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Capitals Alex Ovechkin Records 21st Career Hat Trick Against the Detroit Red Wings
Photo: NHL via Getty Images While T.J. Oshie’s return and goal in the Capitals’ 6-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings may garner a lot of the attention on Tuesday night, captain Alex Ovechkin extended his point streak and then … Continue reading
Posted in Games, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Detroit Red Wings, Goals, Hat Trick, Michael Fleetwood, Offense, Washington Capitals
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Travis Boyd Is Bringing Offensive Flair And Adding To the Capitals’ Depth
It took awhile but it looks like Travis Boyd has finally cemented himself on the Capitals roster. Going from a sixth-round pick, to two promising American Hockey League seasons, to now finding himself on a steady scoring pace for the … Continue reading
Posted in Lineups, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Analytics, First Goal, Luke Adomanis, NHL, Offense, Travis Boyd, Washington Capitals
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Travis Boyd Scores First NHL Goal in Capitals’ Shutout of Blue Jackets
Jamie Sabau/Getty Images While Braden Holtby may get most of the attention in the Caps’ 4-0 whitewashing of the Columbus Blue Jackets, it was Travis Boyd’s first NHL goal that was one of the keys to an all-around perfect game … Continue reading
Posted in Games, History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Columbus Blue Jackets, First Goal, First NHL Goal, Goals, NHL, Offense, Travis Boyd, Washington Capitals
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Sophomore Success: Capitals’ Jakub Vrana Continues to Find Success in His Second Season in the NHL
Photo: Washington Capitals Capitals forward Jakub Vrana showed flashes of his tremendous potential in his rookie season in 2017-18, recording 27 points in 73 games played in the team’s Stanley Cup-winning season. And his offensive talent has been on full … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Goals, Jakub Vrana, Michael Fleetwood, Offense, Sophomore Season, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals
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Since Returning From Suspension, Tom Wilson is Turning Into Offensive Force For Capitals
Photo: SWX After an excellent postseason performance, where he tallied five goals, 15 points, and a +10 rating, tied for third on the team with defenseman John Carlson, in 21 games, all while playing on the top line with center … Continue reading
Posted in Lineups, Penalty Kill, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Defense, Harrison Brown, Injuries, Offense, Penalty Kill, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals
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Kempny’s Calling: The Capitals’ No. 6 Taking it to the Next Level at the Right Time
The 2018-19 NHL season has been one of interest so far for the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals. As the season nears the holiday break, the team has been plagued by a number of injuries to key players, including … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Chris Laroche, Defenseman, Michal Kempny, Offense, Washington Capitals
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Nicklas Backstrom Passes Peter Bondra for Second on the Capitals’ All-Time Scoring List
Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images North America Since he entered the NHL in 2007, Nicklas Backstrom has established himself as one of the Capitals’ all-time franchise greats and one of the NHL’s most underrated superstars. And in the Caps’ Monday night … Continue reading
Posted in Games, History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Michael Fleetwood, New York Islanders, Nicklas Backstrom, Offense, Peter Bondra, Scoring List, Washington Capitals
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Brett Connolly Quietly Having A Productive Season In One Full of Headlines
Photo: NHL via Getty Images In a young season that has been dominated by a suspension, injuries to key players, and a slow start to their season as defending Stanley Cup champions, there have been a few bright spots for … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Brett Connolly, Michael Fleetwood, Offense, Washington Capitals
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“Jake N’ Bake”: Jakub Vrana is Destined For Superstardom in the NHL
Photo: Getty Images When the Capitals drafted forward Jakub Vrana with the 13th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, they did so knowing they were getting a prospect with tremendous upside and a scouting report that described him … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Jakub Vrana, Michael Fleetwood, Offense, Superstardom, Washington Capitals
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Elite and Leading By Example: Evgeny Kuznetsov Has Emerged As One of the NHL’s Best Players and One of the Capitals’ Most Valuable Leaders
Patrick Smith/Getty Images Since he joined the Capitals at the tail-end of the 2013-14 season, center Evgeny Kuznetsov’s game as a player has evolved by leaps and bounds. At one time considered the best player not playing in the National … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Offense, Penalty Kill, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Evgeny Kuznetsov, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, Offense, Penalty Kill, Superstar, Washington Capitals
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