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A Look in the “Three-Year View” Mirror: Examining Peter Laviolette’s Teams In His Third Season Behind the Bench

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

After winning the Stanley Cup in 2018, the Washington Capitals followed the resignation of then-Head Coach Barry Trotz by promoting then-associate coach Todd Reirden to the top spot behind the bench. The two subsequent first-round exits resulted in Reirden being … Continue reading →

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Examining All 32 NHL Goaltending Tandems (Or Trios) For 2022-23 Season: Part II

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: TSN After a lot of NHL teams changed their goalie outlook whether that is for the better or worse this offseason, NoVa Caps continues their series in looking at all 32 situations in the net. Today, we move on … Continue reading →

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2022 NHL Offseason Grades: Central Division

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: AP News 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 →

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2022-23 NHL Offseason Moves Tracker

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports With the 2021-22 NHL season now in the books, teams will look to improve through trades, free agency, the entry draft, and more ways. NoVa Caps provides a list of every move throughout the offseason.

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So You Think Your Team’s Postseason History Has Been Bad? – Playoff Failures In Perspective

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Screen cap: Youtube After losing in Round 1 for the fourth consecutive season, it’s not difficult for Washington Capitals fans to feel depressed about their team, especially when their core players are growing long in the tooth. But, to put … Continue reading →

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A Look At The Key Races Across NHL With Two Weeks Left In Regular Season

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images With two weeks remaining in the regular season after Thursday night, there is still plenty to watch for as just five spots in the Stanley Cup Playoffs are taken, teams are battling for positioning, and … Continue reading →

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Report: Penguins’ Malkin To Be Suspended For Four Games After Cross-Checking Predators’ Borowiecki

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Yahoo! Sports According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s Mike DeFabbo, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will be suspended for four games after cross-checking defenseman Mark Borowiecki in the team’s 3-2 overtime win over the Nashville Predators on Sunday.

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Report: Predators “Actively Shopping” Capitals’ 2012 First-Round Pick Forsberg

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: WaPo According to Bally Sports’ Andy Strickland, the Nashville Predators are “actively shopping” left-wing Filip Forsberg, the Washington Capitals’ 11th overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft.

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Capitals Bounce Back In Nashville: By The Numbers

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Justin Trudel

Photo: NHL via Getty Images After a measly performance at home against the Ottawa Senators on Super Bowl Sunday, the Capitals bounced back in Nashville, an arena the Capitals haven’t fared well in recent years. Entering tonight’s matchup, the Capitals … Continue reading →

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Capitals Down Predators In Music City, 4-1; Virginia’s Joe Snively Scores Again

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals downed the Nashville Predators, 4-1 Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The victory improves the Capitals record to 27-15-9 (63 points) on the season.

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