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Trip On The Strip: Capitals Fold In 6-2 Defeat To Vegas At The Fortress

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals got blown out by the Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 6-2 at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. Washington has never won a regular-season game in Las Vegas (0-4-1).

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Alex Ovechkin Misses Morning Skate (Maintenance): Notes From Capitals Morning Skate On “The Strip”

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals had the day off on Friday following their 4-0 victory over the Coyotes in Arizona. The team made their way to Las Vegas immediately following the game in Tempe in advance of their tilt with the Golden … Continue reading →

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Capitals Blank Arizona, 4-0; Strome Scores Twice vs. Team That Drafted Him

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo by @Capitals The Washington Capitals shut out the Arizona Coyotes by a score of 4-0 at ASU’s Mullett Arena on Thursday night to lift to within one point behind the New York Rangers (who have two games in hand) … Continue reading →

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Anthony Mantha Skates With Extras, Alex Alexeyev Skates With Starters: Notes From Capitals Morning Skate In The Desert

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals made their way westward on Wednesday in advance of their tilt with the Arizona Coyotes tonight in Tempe, Arizona. Puck drop from the miniaturized Mullet Arena is set for a late, but manageable 9:00 PM ET.

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Identification Of Optimal Forward Line Combinations For The Capitals Based On Expected Goals For Percentages (xGF%)

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

There are numerous ways and means suitable for assessing the performance of any forward line combination. One metric capable of providing significant insight is the expected goals for percentage (xGF%) metric.

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Capitals Fall to Wild, 4-2; Martin Fehervary, Alex Ovechkin Notch Two Points Each

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Della Young

Photo: @Capitals/Twitter The Washington Capitals fell to the Minnesota Wild by a score of 4-2 Tuesday night at Capital One Arena. The loss dropped the Capitals’ record to 24-17-6 and 54 points on the season. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 18 saves in … Continue reading →

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Capitals Rally To Beat Islanders, 4-3 (OT)

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the second period to down the New York Islanders, 4-3 (OT), Monday night at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York. The victory improves the … Continue reading →

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Should The Capitals Trade Lars Eller Before The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline? The Cases For And Against

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan will be a very busy man in the coming weeks, developing his final strategy for the rapidly approaching trade deadline set for 3PM on March 6. Will the Capitals be buyers, sellers, or somewhere … Continue reading →

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Lars Eller Looks To Be Healthy Scratch, More Line Changes For Islanders Tonight: Notes From Capitals Morning Skate In New York

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals made their way to Long Island, New York Sunday afternoon in advance of their tilt with the Islanders Monday night at UBS Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:30PM. [Game Preview]. 

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Flyers Clip Capitals, 3-1; Alex Ovechkin Ties Mike Gartner For Most 30-Goal Seasons In NHL History

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Della Young

Photo: @Capitals/Twitter The Washington Capitals fell to the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 3-1  at Capital One Arena on Saturday. The loss dropped the Capitals’ record to 23-16-6 and 52 points on the season. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 22 … Continue reading →

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