Tag Archives: Matt Murray

Braden Holtby and Matt Murray Discuss Facing Alex Ovechkin’s Office Shot

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

Imagine returning from quarantine to practice or play a game against Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin and having to face his trademark blast from the left circle. That’s what’s lays ahead for the Capitals’ Braden Holtby and the Penguins’ Matt Murray. The … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Braden Holtby: “Stay Safe Right Now So We Can Get Back As Quick As We Can.”

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Della Young

Screencap: Samantha Pell/WaPo The NHL Player Video Call with the media on Monday tapped into the minds of three goaltenders who have combined for each of the past four Stanley Cup-clinching wins—Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues, Braden Holtby of the Washington Capitals, and Matt … Continue reading →

Posted in Interview, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Braden Holtby, Della Young, Jordan Binnington, Matt Murray, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

Statistical Ranking of the Goaltending Tandems in the Metropolitan Division

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Justin Trudel

Through the season thus far, we’ve gathered enough of a sample size to rank the performances and quality of goaltending for each team in the Metropolitan Division by goaltending tandem. We’ll be taking into account a myriad of statistics to … Continue reading →

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Minding The Net: Which Team Has The Best Goaltending Tandem in the Metropolitan?

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Justin Trudel

The Metropolitan Division has no shortage of elite and extremely talented goaltenders manning the cage for their respective teams. From solidified veterans like Henrik Lundqvist and Braden Holtby, up-and-coming talents like Carter Hart and MacKenzie Blackwood, and a fringe elite … Continue reading →

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2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Primer

Posted on April 9, 2019 by George Foussekis

The 2019 NHL Playoffs begin on April 10. Continue reading →

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Everybody’s a Critic: NoVA Caps Reviews NHL 19

Posted on September 18, 2018 by

As long as I’ve been able to read, I’ve enjoyed video games. They tell fantastic stories, take us on amazing adventures to far away places, and introduce us to characters we can’t help but fall in love with. Truly, the … Continue reading →

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Penguins Down the Capitals 3-1 In Game 4 To Tie the Series 2-2

Posted on May 3, 2018 by George Foussekis

The Penguins tied the series at 2 with the Capitals in Game 4 Continue reading →

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Ovi Strikes Late to Deliver Caps a 4-3 Win and 2-1 Series Lead

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Capitals Twitter Alex Ovechkin struck late to deliver a 4-3 win for the Washington Capitals over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 of the Second Round Series, giving the Caps a 2-1 series lead. It was the Capitals’ ninth … Continue reading →

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Game 2 Preview: Capitals Look to Bounce Back

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Newsday The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins will clash in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Capital One Arena on Sunday afternoon at 3 PM. The game will be televised nationally on NBC. Pittsburgh took Game … Continue reading →

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Keys to the Series: How Can the Washington Capitals End the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Hopes for a 3-Peat?

Posted on April 25, 2018 by George Foussekis

How can the Washington Capitals overcome the odds and defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time in the Alex Ovechkin era? Continue reading →

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