Tag Archives: Metropolitan Division
Rangers Head Coach Gerard Gallant Calls T.J. Oshie’s Hit On Ryan Lindgren A “Bad Hit, Dirty Hit”
AP Photo/Jeff Chiu Saturday’s Capitals-Rangers game was nothing out of the ordinary for the two teams when they do battle. Plenty of hitting, penalties and assorted unpleasantries were prevent right from the opening faceoff. The first period also feature a … Continue reading
Lars Eller Becomes Leader in Games Played By Danish-born NHL Players With Appearance in 2023 Stadium Series Game
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals Center Lars Eller became the all-time leader in Games Played among Danish-born NHLers, securing the top spot in appearances by participating in the Caps’ 2023 Stadium Series game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Cheers For Charlie: Charlie Lindgren Shines in First Win As A Washington Capital
Washington Capitals After playing just 29 games in his NHL career, Charlie Lindgren was a virtual unknown to the Capitals when they signed him to a three-year contract in free agency this past summer. While the sample size was small, … Continue reading
2022-23 Metropolitan Division Preview
With the 2022-23 NHL season starting on Tuesday (for the Eastern Conference), NoVa Caps concludes their annual division previews. Today, we will preview the Metropolitan Division.
Rating The Goaltending Tandems Of The Metropolitan Division Using Goals Saved Above Average (GSAA) and Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAx)
Photos: @Capitals Elite level goaltending is often the driver of success for teams looking to be serious contenders for the Stanley Cup. The easiest comparison to make to the value of an elite goaltender is like a quarterback in the … Continue reading
Eastern Conference 100 Point Club — Potential Changing of The Guard?
Photo: NHL The 2021-22 season was one where all eight qualifiers for the NHL Eastern Conference Playoffs had at least 100 standings points, the first time this has happened in NHL history. There was a relatively large chasm between fourth … Continue reading
Russian To The Metro – An Updated Look At The Influx Of Russian Netminders In The Metropolitan Division
In recent seasons we’ve seen a tremendous wave of new Russian-born goaltenders begin to make an impact in the Metropolitan Division. NoVa Caps examined this before the 2019-20 season, provided an update before the 2020-21 season, and provided another update before the … Continue reading
2022 NHL Offseason Grades: Metropolitan Division
Photo: Getty Images With the 2022 NHL Draft in the books and most of the key unrestricted free agents under contract for the 2022-23 camapign, teams have changed their teams for the better, worse, or maybe not much. NoVa Caps … Continue reading
Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Defenseman Brent Burns From San Jose Sharks
Jeff Chiu/Associated Press After the New York Rangers acquired Vincent Trocheck in free agency, another Metropolitan Division team made headlines via trade, as the Carolina Hurricanes acquired longtime San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns.