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NHL Postseason Inconsistencies: The Performance of the On-Ice Officials Is An Eyesore to the League

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

The NHL’s postseason officiating has been poor and changes must be made. Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Prospect Axel Jonnson-Fjalby Headed To AHL Hershey

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals re-assigned forward prospect Axel Jonnson-Fjallby from the Swedish Hockey League’s Djurgardens IF to the AHL’s Hershey Bears, the team announced on Monday.

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Five Capitals Will Head To World Championships

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

Photo: Sportsnet Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, center Evgeny Kuznetsov, and defenseman Dmitry Orlov will represent Russia at the IIHF World Championships while forwards Jakub Vrana and Dmitrij Jaskin will do the same for the Czech Republic. The tournament will … Continue reading →

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Round 1, Game 7 Preview: The Capitals Will Look to Eliminate the Storm Surging Hurricanes On Home Ice

Posted on April 23, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals will take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 7 on Wednesday evening in Washington D.C. Continue reading →

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Capitals Keep Same Lineup For Game 6; Game Status For Svechnikov, Ferland, and Martinook To Be Determined After Morning Skate For Hurricanes

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals came into Monday’s morning skate in all business mode with a chance to secure a spot in the Second Round on the line when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 of the First … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ T.J. Oshie Out Indefinitely With Broken Collarbone

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Photo: CBS Sports On Friday, Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie underwent surgery to repair a broken collarbone suffered from a crash into the end boards after a collision with Carolina Hurricanes forward Warren Foegele with 5:08 remaining in the third period of … Continue reading →

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Carl Hagelin Moves To Top-Six For Capitals; Michael Ferland and Andrei Svechnikov Out Again In Game 5 For Hurricanes

Posted on April 20, 2019 by

With forward T.J. Oshie out for Game 5 with an upper-body injury, forward Carl Hagelin was promoted to the second line with center Evgeny Kuznetsov and forward Jakub Vrana for the Washington Capitals. Forward Tom Wilson took Oshie’s spot on … Continue reading →

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Capitals Make Line Changes Ahead Of Game 4; Andrei Svechnikov Skates For Hurricanes

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals play a very crucial Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday at PNC Arena (7 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington locally or NBCSN nationally). Among the major line changes by head coach Todd Reirden included … Continue reading →

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Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins Swept In First Round; Islanders Get Winner of Capitals-Hurricanes Series in Round 2

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 3-1 at PPG Paints Arena to finish their four-game sweep on Tuesday night. Earlier in the evening, the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov Undergoes Concussion Protocol, Assumed To Be Out For Game 4 vs. Capitals

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

Photo: USA Today Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov underwent concussion protocol on Tuesday after getting knocked out by Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin in the Hurricanes’ 5-0 blowout win in Game 3 of the First Round Stanley Cup Playoff series. … Continue reading →

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