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Most Impactful Trade Acquisitions Of 2022-23 NHL Season

Photo: NESN With the 2022-23 NHL season in the books, several players changed placed and some turned around their teams whether they were dealt last offseason or in-season. NoVa Caps looks at the most impactful trade acquisitions from last season.

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The “Close, But No Cigar” Team – NHL Players Who Barely Missed Out On Winning The Stanley Cup

Photo: Toronto Star For NHL teams, it’s often ill-timed injuries that derail a team from winning a championship or even making the playoffs. For NHL players, it’s ill-timed trades, placement on waivers, or even contract expiration that causes them to … Continue reading

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Capitals’ GM Brian MacLellan’s Annual Report Card For 2022-23

With the 2022-23 campaign in the books for the Washington Capitals, NoVa Caps grades GM Brian MacLellan’s moves since Game 6 of the 2022 Stanley Cup first-round series against the Florida Panthers.

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Minnesota Rides Hot Start To 5-3 Victory Over Washington; Ovechkin Scores Twice; Johansson Notches Two Assists

Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Minnesota Wild, who were 11-0-3 in their previous 14 games before a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, by a score of 5-3 at Xcel … Continue reading

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2023 NHL Trade Deadline Grades For Each Metropolitan Division Team

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images With a wild 2023 NHL Trade Deadline now in the rearview mirror, a lot of teams improved their outlook for either the present or future while others did not help themselves. NoVa Caps grades each Metropolitan … Continue reading

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Trade Grades: Evaluating The Capitals Trades Prior To The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline

Following a white-hot month of December, the Washington Capitals entered the new year by erasing the ground they made up in the playoff race. Since January 1st, the Capitals are the second-worst team in the NHL in standings points, just … Continue reading

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Report: Capitals Trade Marcus Johansson To Minnesota For 3rd Round Pick

ESPN’s Kevin Weekes is reporting the Capitals are trading Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild for a third-round draft pick in the 2024 draft. The Washington Post has since confirmed the trade.

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Defense Optional: Buffalo Blasts Washington, 7-4; Oshie Scores Fourth Goal In Three Games

Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 7-4 on Sunday afternoon at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. They fall two points behind Buffalo (who have four games in hand) … Continue reading

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Craig Smith To Make Capitals Debut, Marcus Johansson Out Due To Non-Covid Illness, Darcy Kuemper To Start Against Rangers

The Washington Capitals announced Saturday morning that forward Marcus Johansson will not play against the Rangers due to a non-Covid illness. 

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Anaheim Wipes Washington, 4-2; Jensen Scores Second Goal Of Season

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 4-2 at Capital One Arena on Thursday to remain two points behind the Florida Panthers for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern … Continue reading

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