Tag Archives: NHL

Make It Three! Justin Schultz Records First Three-Point Game In Three Years, Records Goal And Two Assists Against the Buffalo Sabres

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images Since being signed to a two-year, $8 million contract in free agency during the 2020 offseason, Washington Capitals defenseman Justin Schultz has been a welcome addition to the team’s blueline, adding an offensive boost to … Continue reading →

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Great Eight Magic: Alex Ovechkin Scores 20th Goal of the Season, Passes Brett Hull For Second-Most Power Play Goals In NHL History

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images Already having himself one heck of 2020-21 season after missing a handful of games due to being placed on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list, Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin has been on a tear as of … Continue reading →

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“He Definitely Gave Us An Opportunity”: Vitek Vanecek Earns Praise From Teammates, Head Coach Peter Laviolette After Strong Performance in 1-0 Loss to Islanders

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Al Bello/NHLI via Getty Images If one looked at Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek’s statistics from the team’s Tuesday night game against the New York Islanders, it would seem at first glance that the visiting Caps came away from Long … Continue reading →

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25 Individuals In Canucks Organization Have Tested Positive For COVID-19, Including 21 Players

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Awful Announcing The Vancouver Canucks announced on Wednesday afternoon that 25 individuals from the organization have tested positive for COVID-19, including 18 roster players, three players on the taxi squad, and four staff members. All players and staff are … Continue reading →

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Outlook for East Division Teams Heading Into NHL Trade Deadline

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images Despite the fact that the NHL Trade Deadline is six days away, there has not been much movement across the league due to travel restrictions, mandatory quarantines, and the flat salary cap. NoVa Caps takes a … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Second Trimester Review: 2020-21 Season

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images In a “typical” season, NoVaa Caps has traditionally reviewed the Washington Capitals’ performance after each quarter. With the 2020-21 season being an abbreviated 56-game season instead of the normal 82-game season, we will change our … Continue reading →

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Put Another Egg in the Basket! Conor Sheary Continues Productive Season With Goal Against New Jersey

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images When the Washington Capitals signed forward Conor Sheary to a one-year contract in free agency during the offseason, they did so hoping the former Pittsburgh Penguin and Buffalo Sabre could provide some offensive depth to … Continue reading →

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Hands of Magic: T.J. Oshie Scores A Beauty of a Goal on A Wicked Backhand

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie has always been able to impress with the dexterity of his hand-eye coordination and his stick-work. On Easter Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, Oshie scored his 11th goal … Continue reading →

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20 Canucks Players And Coaches Have Tested Positive For COVID-19

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Vancouver Is Awesome According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, 20 Vancouver Canucks players and coaches have tested positive for COVID-19. 14 players were listed on Saturday’s NHL COVID-19 protocol list.

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16 Canucks Players, Including Both Goalies, Now On COVID-19 Protocol

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, 16 players and three coaches from the Vancouver Canucks are on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol as of 5 PM ET on Saturday. Both of their goalies, Thatcher Demko and Braden Holtby, are … Continue reading →