Tag Archives: Matt Niskanen

Images From 2018 Caps Casino Night (Photos)

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Well, maybe the second most wonderful, next to hockey in June. But anyway, Sunday night was the annual “Caps Casino Night”, the night were the boys get all gussied up to mingle … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2018 Capitals Casino Night, Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, Brooks Orpik, Casino Night, Christian Djoos, Devante Smith-Pelly, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Jakub Vrana, Joe Noyes, John Carlson, John Walton, Lars Eller, Matt Niskanen, Michal Kempny, Nathan Walker, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, Todd Reirden, Tom Wilson, Travis Boyd | Leave a comment

The Copley Quandary: Why #1 Isn’t to Blame For Thursday’s Nightmare in Newark

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Chris Laroche

Photos: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Capitals had their rear ends handed to them on Thursday night. The New Jersey Devils, whom had only played one regular season game prior to Thursday’s tilt with Washington, blasted the Capitals out of Newark … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Braden Holtby, Colorado Avalanche, John Tavares, Martin Broudeur, Matt Niskanen, New Jersey Devils, Nic Dowd, Pheonix Copley, Philadelphia Flyers, Philipp Grubauer, Taylor Hall, Todd Reirden, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Images from Day 4 of Washington Capitals 2018 Training Camp at MedStar Capitals Iceplex (PHOTOS)

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals entered week two of their 2018 Training Camp with a full slate of workouts on Monday. NoVa Caps photographer Joe Noyes was on hand at MedStar Capitals Iceplex to capture a few of the images from the first … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2018 Training Camp, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Alexeyev, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Blaine Forsythe, Braden Holtby, Brooks Orpik, Connor Hobbs, Devante Smith-Pelly, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Ilya Samsonov, Joe Noyes, Lucas Johansen, Madison Bowey, Matt Niskanen, Medstar Capitals Iceplex, Riley Barber, Sergei Shumakov, Shane Gersich, Tom Wilson, Travis Boyd, Washington Capitals Practice, Washington Capitals Practice Facility | 3 Comments

Images from Capitals Informal Skate at Medstar Capitals Iceplex (PHOTOS)

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

The boys are back in town! Well, many of them. We still have a few players we are waiting for, but a majority of the big names have made their way back to Medstar Capitals Iceplex (Formerly Kettler Capitals Iceplex). … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Braden Holtby, Brooks Orpik, Caps Practice, Christian Djoos, Connor Hobbs, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Garrett Pilon, Ilya Samsonov, Jakub Vrana, Joe Noyes, Jonas Siegenthaler, Joseph Noyes, Lars Eller, Lucas Johansen, Mason Mitchell, Matt Niskanen, Maximilian Kammerer, Medstar Capitals Iceplex, Nathan Walker, Nicklas Backstrom, Pheonix Copley, Shane Gersich, Tobias Geisser, Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals Practice | 3 Comments

Washington Capitals Milestones in Sight for 2018-19 Season

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Washington Capitals During the 2018-2019 season, several players on the Capitals’ roster could reach career milestones in various statistical categories, including Games Played, Goals, Assists, and Points. As they achieve these milestones, they move up on All-Time Lists for … Continue reading →

Posted in Data and Analytics, History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2018-19, Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Brooks Orpik, John Carlson, Matt Niskanen, Milestone, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Update On Washington Capitals Players Reporting To Informal Skates at Medstar Capitals Iceplex

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: @capitals Tuesday morning saw the usual post-Labor day influx of additional Capitals players arrive at Medstar Capitals Iceplex, as training camp and the Propsect showcase inch even closer. (Reminder, informally skates, like regular practices, are open and free to … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Ilya Samsonov, John Carlson, Jonas Siegenthaler, Lars Eller, Matt Niskanen, Nathan Walker, Nicklas Backstrom, Pheonix Copley, Shane Gersich | Leave a comment

One Hundred Days with a Cup Named Stanley: Victory Celebrations of the Washington Capitals

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Lisa Desabrais

Is it October yet? Follow along and enjoy all the coverage of the teams’ days with the cup. Each major contributor to the first title in Washington Capitals franchise history fill the day/days with things/events with personal meaning for them. … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Barry Trotz, Blaine Forsythe, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, Brett Leonhardt, Brian MacLellan, Brock Miles, Chandler Stephenson, Chris Patrick, Christian Djoos, Cleo Bates, Dave Marin, Day With the Stanley Cup, Devante Smith-Pelly, Dick Patrick, Dmitry Orlov, Don Fishman, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Hershey Bears, Hopekids, HT Lenz, Humboldt Broncos, Jakub Vrana, Jason Serbus, Jay Beagle, Jeremy Sinton, John Carlson, Lane Lambert, Lars Eller, Lisa Desabrais, Louise St. Jacques, Madison Bowey, Mark Nemish, Matt Niskanen, Michael Booi, Michal Kempny, Mike Booi, Nicklas Backstrom, Philip Pritchard, Philipp Grubauer, Rob Tillotson, Ross Mahoney, Scott Murray, Sergey Kocharov, Steve Bowman, Steve Richmond, Tim Ohashi, TJ Oshie, Todd Reirden, Tom Wilson, Woody Leydig | 41 Comments

Nisky Business: Matt Niskanen’s Day with the Stanley Cup

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: @pjniska On Saturday, the Stanley Cup began its nearly one week stay in the state of Minnesota by spending the day with Capitals General Mamanger Brian MacLellan in and around the city of Minneapolis. On Sunday the Cup headed … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Champions, Day With The Cup, Jon Sorensen, Matt Niskanen | 48 Comments

Stanley Cup Travels to Minnesota: Brian MacLellan Brings Cup to Herb Brooks Foundation Event

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan rode to the scene on a fire truck on Saturday, to bring the Stanley Cup to Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event was held with several youth hockey groups from the city, as … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Brian MacLellan, Day with Stanley Cup, Herb Brooks Foundation, Jon Sorensen, Matt Niskanen, Minneapolis | 47 Comments

NoVa CAPtures Vol. 5 – Still Soaking in the Summer Fun

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Chris Laroche

Hello fellow Capitals fans, and welcome to the latest installment of NoVa CAPtures! The fun, weekly article that showcases the amazing content we receive from you, the fans! In this installment, NoVa Caps’ presents some of the submissions sent in for this … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alexander Ovechkin, Arizona Coyotes, Capital One Arena, Capitals fans, Christian Djoos, Dmitry Orlov, Mark Nemish, Matt Niskanen, Pittsburgh Penguins, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, Stanley Cup Playoffs, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments