Tag Archives: Mike Ridley

Retro Recap: A Raucous Night At Cap Centre – New York Rangers at Washington Capitals (2/22/1991)

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers have had numerous memorable matchups, with many of them have renowned for physical play. The game of February 22, 1991 that took place at the Capital Center was no different.

Posted in Game Re-Caps, History, News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged Dave Tippett, Dino Ciccarelli, Don Beaupre, John Kordic, Mike Gartner, Mike Ridley, Mikhail Tatarinov, New York Rangers, Terry Murray | Leave a comment

Penalty Parade and Goals Galore: Retro Recap – Washington Capitals at New York Rangers – October 13, 1986

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL The Capitals have opened their season against the Rangers on a few occasions, including their first game ever back on October 9, 1974. One particularly memorable matchup took place on October 13, 1986 at Madison Square Garden.

Posted in Game Re-Caps, News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged AL Jensen, Bobby Carpenter, Bryan Murray, Capitals Retro Recap, Craig Laughlin, Dave Christian, Don Jackson, Gaétan Duchesne, John Vanbiesbrouck, Kevin Hatcher, Larry Murphy, Michal Pivonka, Mike Gartner, Mike Ridley, New York Rangers, Retro Recap, Scott Stevens, Willie Huber, Yvon Corriveau | Leave a comment

Fight Night in Landover: Retro Recap – New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals – October 13, 1989

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers have been rival clubs for the majority of the Capitals’ time in the National Hockey League. Over the nearly 47 seasons the Capitals have been in the league, the two Eastern … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Halloween Happenings: Horrors and Highlights

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Associated Press In a normal year, October means many things. It’s a time when the weather gets colder, the leaves on the trees turn color, and college and professional football are in full swing. The Major League Baseball postseason is … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Verizon Center, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alexander Semin, Calle Johansson, Dale Hunter, Dennis Maruk, Diane Doyle, Franchise History, Games, Halloween, Mike Gartner, Mike Ridley, NHL, Nick Kypreos, Peter Bondra, Richard Zednik, Scott Stevens, Steve Konowalchuk | Leave a comment

Many Goals Scored and 30 Years Ago: A Look Back at the Washington Capitals’ 1989-90 Season

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL For most of the 1970’s, the Capitals were a terrible team who usually finished dead last in their division and often dead last in the league as a whole. The team didn’t qualify for the playoffs until the … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged 1989-90 Season, Boston Bruins, Dave Christian, Diane Doyle, Dino Ciccarelli, Don Beaupre, Geoff Courtnall, History, John Druce, Kelly Miler, Mike Ridley, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL, Prince of Wales Finals, Rod Langway, Scott Stevens, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals History | 2 Comments

Capitals Alumni Profile: Mike Ridley

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL Over the years, the Capitals have had a number of offensive weapons in their arsenal to employ against the opposition’s defense. One such player was longtime forward Mike Ridley. In NoVa Caps’ latest Capitals Alumni Profile, Diane Doyle … Continue reading →