Tag Archives: Karl Alzner

The Cupless Caps: An Open Letter to the Former Caps Who Just Missed the Glory

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Paul Sancya/Associated Press We’ve all thought about it at one point or another since June, “I wish _____ had been on the team when the Capitals won the Stanley Cup”. It’s common to grow a personal fondness to certain players, … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ General Manager Brian MacLellan’s Final Thoughts in DC Before Heading to Vegas

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Earlier this week, for the first time since the Washington Capitals became the Eastern Conference Champions and punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals, Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan publicly addressed the media and answered questions about the state … Continue reading →

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So Many Reasons to Keep Winning, Two of Them Right Here!

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

Photo Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images My family room likely looked a lot like your family room right around 10pm last night – sheer joy! Screaming – literally jumping for joy – and lots of hugs and high fives! I kept … Continue reading →

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Despite the Offseason Roster Turnover, Brian MacLellan Knew What He Was Doing

Posted on January 15, 2018 by

Capitals GM Brian MacLellan made tough decisions last summer and has kept a competitive team intact. Continue reading →

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Welcome Back Iron Man! A Tribute to Karl Alzner

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

For nine seasons, defenseman Karl Alzner provided the Capitals with a steady presence on the blueline, consistently shutting down the opposition’s best players. When the 2017-18 Capitals took the ice for their home opener tonight, they did so without the … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Evening News Links: Home, Sweet Home!

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

Photo: Capitals Nathan Walker, Australia set to make NHL debut, Peter Bondra returns to the Caps, prep for home opener against the Canadiens, Karl Alzner returns to the District and much more in this evening’s Capitals links: 

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Capitals vs Canadiens: Inside The Numbers

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

It’s game number two, and this one should be, shall we say, a doozy. Why? On top of it being the home opener for the Washington Capitals, they get an early visit from an old friend. 

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5 Things To Watch For During Capitals-Canadiens on Saturday

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire Coming off a season-opening 5-4 shootout win at the Senators on Thursday, Washington returns home on Saturday to host the Montreal Canadiens in their 2017-18 home opener. There are plenty of headlines going into this … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Evening News Links: What a Night!

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

Photo: NHL Caps rally with an Ovi hat trick, Penguins steamrolled in Chi’ town, rolling out the red carpet on a Saturday night, Chocolate town is revving up, prepping for the Canadiens, catching up with Braden Holtby and more n … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Canadiens @ Capitals

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

The 1-0 Montreal Canadiens take on the 1-0 Washington Capitals in the Capitals home opener. Continue reading →

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