Tag Archives: Matt Murray

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 →

Posted in Data and Analytics, Goaltending, News, NHL, Players, Predictions, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alexandar Georgiev, Braden Holtby, Brian Elliott, Carter Hart, Casey De Smith, Cory Schneider, Elvis Merzlikens, Goaltending, Henrik Lundqvist, James Reimer, Joonas Korpisalo, Justin Trudel, Mackenzie Blackwood, Matt Murray, Metropolitan Division, NHL, Petr Mrazek, Pheonix Copley, Projections, Semyon Varlamov, Statistics, Thomas Greiss | 2 Comments

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 Chris Laroche

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 →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, News, NHL, Playoffs, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Braden Holtby, Game 4, Game Recap, George Foussekis, Matt Murray, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, News, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Brian Doumolin, Chandler Stephenson, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeni Malkin, Game 3, Game Recap, Harrison Brown, Jake Guentzel, Jamie Oleksiak, John Carlson, Justin Schultz, Matt Murray, Matt Niskanen, Michal Kempny, Nicklas Backstrom, Patric Hornqvist, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, T.J. Oshie, Tom Kuhnhackl, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals, Zach Aston-Reese | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in Games, Goaltending, News, NHL, Power Play | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Carl Hagelin, Evgeni Malkin, George Foussekis, Goaltending, Kris Letang, Matt Murray, Metropolitan Division, Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Power Play, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Round 2 Preview: Penguins vs. Capitals

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NBC Sports Washington The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins will clash in the second round for the third consecutive season. The Penguins beat the Capitals in six games in 2016 before beating them again in 2017 in seven games. … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, Playoffs, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Evgeni Malkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Harrison Brown, Jake Guenztel, John Carlson, Matt Murray, Nicklas Backstrom, Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins, Second Round, Series Preview, Sidney Crosby, T.J. Oshie | 5 Comments

A Look At The Numbers: Capitals vs Penguins

Posted on April 24, 2018 by lukeadomanis

They did it! The Washington Capitals came back from a 0-2 deficit with 4 straight wins to claim a playoff series. Now all they have to do is… *checks schedule*…defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sigh.

Posted in News | Tagged Braden Holtby, Columbus Blue Jackets, Matt Murray, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Possession Data, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Capitals Play Easter Sunday Showdown Against Penguins in Pittsburgh

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Harrison Brown

The Washington Capitals clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the final time this season when the rivals faceoff at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Sunday. The Penguins have won two out of three against the Capitals so far this … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Evgeni Malkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Game Preview, Harrison Brown, John Carlson, Matt Murray, Michal Kempny, Nicklas Backstrom, Phil Kessel, Philipp Grubauer, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, T.J. Oshie | 4 Comments