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Tag Archives: Metropolitan Division
Capitals Fall to Hurricanes 3-2 in Overtime Home Opener, Garnet Hathaway Scores First Caps Goal
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images After opening their season with two victories on the road, the Capitals fell to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in their 2019-20 home opener on a night that saw offseason signing Garnet Hathaway score his first … Continue reading
2019-20 NoVa Caps Metropolitan Division Predictions
On the eve of the 2019-20 NHL season, the NoVa Caps staff unveils their annual predictions for the Metropolitan Division. With teams like the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers making some big roster upgrades over the offseason, the … Continue reading
Posted in News, Roster Moves, Teams
Tagged 2019-20 Season, Harrison Brown, Metropolitan Division, NoVa Caps, Staff Picks
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2019-20 Metropolitan Division Preview
Photo: Cardiac Cane The Metropolitan Division features the Washington Capitals, the reigning division winners for the past four seasons, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for 12 consecutive seasons (the longest active streak in the NHL). This … Continue reading
Looking At The Capitals’ Biggest Threats In The Metropolitan Division
Photo: WaPo The Washington Capitals are going into the 2019-20 season as the favorite to win the Metropolitan Division for the fifth straight year. The division is one of, if not the best in the NHL and it got a … Continue reading
The Russians Are Coming!: A Look at the Influx of Russian Goaltenders in the Metropolitan Division
Photos: KHL “The Russians are Coming, The Russians are coming!” was a cry from an old movie during the Cold War era. Today in a hockey context, the saying could be used to describe the bevy of Russian goaltenders that … Continue reading
Department of Defense: Ranking The Defensive Corps in the Metropolitan Division
It’s no secret that the Metro will be one of the strongest divisions in the NHL this season, and likely going forward. With eight teams now in a position to battle for one of the three division playoff spots, as … Continue reading
2019-20 Washington Capitals Schedule Road Map: The Tough Stretches and Winnable Stretches
Which stretches of games will be toughest and easiest for the Washington Capitals in 2019-20? Continue reading
Posted in Games, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Games, George Foussekis, Homestand, Los Angeles Kings, Metropolitan Division, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, News, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Road Trip, San Jose Sharks, Schedule, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup Champions, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals
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Minding The Net: Which Team Has The Best Goaltending Tandem in the Metropolitan?
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
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A Look Around the Metropolitan Division: Which Teams Will Rise and Fall in 2019-20?
How will the Metropolitan Division shake out in 2019-20? Continue reading
Posted in Lineups, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Trade, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2019 NHL Draft, Alex Ovechkin, Artemi Panarin, Columbus Blue Jackets, Free Agency, George Foussekis, Matt Duchene, Matt Niskanen, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Free Agency, P.K. Subban, Phil Kessel, Ryan Dzingel, Sebastian Aho, Semyon Varlamov, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Teuvo Teravainen, Washington Capitals
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Start Fast Or Lose Ground Quickly: The Capitals Need to Have a Strong October in 2019
The Washington Capitals have a tough October slate of games in 2019. Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Tickets, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2019 NHL Draft, 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Artemi Panarin, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, Games, George Foussekis, Metropolitan Division, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL Entry Draft, Schedule, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Champions, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Western Conference
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