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Carl Keeps Cruising: Carl Hagelin Continues Productive Points Streak With Goal Against Coyotes

Posted on February 16, 2020 by

Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images Heading into their final late-night game of the season, the Capitals were looking to keep their momentum headed in the right direction after a win against the Colorado Avalanche. Down 1-0 nearing the end of the second … Continue reading →

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Oilers’ Zack Kassian Suspended Seven Games For Kicking Lightning’s Erik Cernak

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

Photo: Hockey Troll The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced on Friday night that Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian has been suspended for seven games for kicking Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak during the first period of the Oilers’ … Continue reading →

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Ex-Capitals’ Head Coach Bruce Boudreau Fired By Wild

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

Photo: Yardbarker After a 4-3 shootout loss to the New York Rangers at home on Thursday night, a game which they led 3-1 in the third period, the Minnesota Wild announced on Friday morning that they have relieved head coach … Continue reading →

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Tie-Breaker “T” Team: Tom Wilson Ties Game Against Avalanche With Late Third Period Goal, T.J. Oshie Scores Late Go-Ahead Goal to Secure Win for Washington

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Having struggled in their previous seven games heading into their late-night (Eastern Standard Time) game against the Colorado Avalanche in Denver, the Washington Capitals needed a boost to right the struggling proverbial ship. Trailing by … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Teams: The Capitals’ Drastic Regression Started Earlier Than One Might Think

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

Patrick Smith/Getty Images For the past seven games, since they returned from the NHL All-Star bye week, the Capitals have struggled to rekindle the momentum the team had earlier in the season, going 3-4-0 since coming off the week-long break. … Continue reading →

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Tiger in the Spotlight: Lars Eller’s Effectiveness A Bright Spot During Capitals’ Struggles

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals’ struggles over the last several games have been a blemish on an otherwise strong season, and have highlighted a number of issues the team and its coaching staff will be looking to address … Continue reading →

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CBA Talks Continue: Will the NHL Change Its Mind on Olympic Participation?

Posted on February 11, 2020 by

Will the NHL find a way to fit the next Olympics into the schedule? Continue reading →

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NHL Trade Deadline Rumors And News: Lightning In The Market For Defenseman

Posted on February 9, 2020 by

With the NHL Trade Deadline now just 15 days away, here are the latest news and rumors from around the NHL:

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Coronavirus Causing Problems With League Stick Supplies

Posted on February 9, 2020 by

The Boston Globe discussed the impact that the coronavirus, an infectious disease that has been deadly in China, is having for players around the NHL with NBC Sports analyst Pierre McGuire, equipment managers, and players around the league. Three-quarters of … Continue reading →

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Flyers Crush Capitals 7-2 in Matt Niskanen’s Return to D.C.; Martin Fehervary Picks Up First NHL Point

Posted on February 8, 2020 by

Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Philadelphia Flyers 7-2 Saturday night at Capital One Arena, in a game in which the team welcomed back former defenseman Matt Niskanen. 

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