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Tag Archives: Overtime
The Capitals Powerplay Has Slipped And Is Contributing To Capitals Losses
Photo: NHL Via Getty Images The Washington Capitals have had a lot of success in the first half of the 2019-20 regular season. Through 40 games, the Capitals have only 8 regulation losses. The Capitals have a +25 goal differential … Continue reading
Batya to the Rescue! Playoff Heroics Nothing New to Brooks Orpik
Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images When one thinks of potential playoff heroes for the Capitals, defenseman Brooks Orpik’s name most likely isn’t one of them. The 38-year old blueliner is known for his physical, stay-at-home defensive play that has earned … Continue reading
Recapping the 2019 NHL GM Meetings in Boca Raton, Florida
The NHL General Managers are hard at work trying to make subtle tweaks to the game. Continue reading
Posted in Management, News, NHL, Offense, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Equipment, General Manager, George Foussekis, Goalie, Goalies, NHL, NHL General Managers Meetings, Offense, Overtime, Penalty, Power Play, Technology
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Once Upon a Fight…The History Of Tom Wilson and Ian Cole
Photo: @Capitals While the return of Philipp Grubauer and Evgeny Kuznetsov’s game-winning, overtime goal were arguably the highlights of the Capitals’ -3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night, right wing Tom Wilson’s demolition of Avalanche defenseman Ian Cole … Continue reading
Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Colorado Avalanche, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Fighting, Ian Cole, Michael Fleetwood, Overtime, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals
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Hurricane Sebastian: ‘Canes Down Caps 5-4 in Overtime on Goal from Sebastian Aho
Photo: @Capitals Through five preseason games, and yet more roster cuts, the Capitals’ Opening Night roster is closer to being finalized and Friday night’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes gave the chance for more players not expected on … Continue reading
A Long Road to the Stanley Cup: Big Goals Came At Critical Times For the Washington Capitals in 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Washington Capitals scored some big and timely goals in the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Continue reading
Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, News, Playoffs, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2017-2018 NHL Season, 2018 Stanley Cup Final, 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Brooks Orpik, Columbus Blue Jackets, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Goals, Lars Eller, Overtime, Pittsburgh Penguins, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights
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It’s Your Time: A Letter to Alex Ovechkin
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Dear, Alex, It took 13 seasons, but you finally got there. After all that you have done for the Washington Capitals franchise and the city of Washington D.C., you have finally advanced to a place … Continue reading
Posted in News, NHL, Players, Playoffs, Washington Capitals
Tagged 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Michael Fleetwood, Overtime, Playoffs, Tribute, Washington Capitals
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Nicklas Backstrom Becomes the 19th Player in NHL History with At Least Four Overtime Goals in the Playoffs
Nick Wass/Associated Press Entering today’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with three career overtime goals in the playoffs, Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom added a fourth in a 4-3 win to give the Caps a 3-2 series lead over the … Continue reading
