Tag Archives: Overtime

A Long Road to the Stanley Cup: Big Goals Came At Critical Times For the Washington Capitals in 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on July 19, 2018 by George Foussekis

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 | 1 Comment

It’s Your Time: A Letter to Alex Ovechkin

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Michael Fleetwood

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 | 6 Comments

Time For Closure: The Capitals Must Find the “Killer Instinct” For Game 6 In Columbus

Posted on April 23, 2018 by George Foussekis

Can the Washington Capitals deliver the killer instinct needed to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 6? Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, Coaching, Games, News, NHL, Opinion, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Columbus Blue Jackets, George Foussekis, Nicklas Backstrom, Overtime, Playoffs, Special Teams, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

After a Dismal Third Period, Trotz was Pleased with Leadership Shown in Overtime

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

Photo: Alex Brandon/AP The Washington Capitals entered Saturday afternoon’s Game 5 contest with the Columbus Blue Jackets with the series deadlocked at two games apiece. The first two periods of Game 5 was a back and fourth affair. Then in … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Playoffs, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2018 NHL Playoffs, 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dmitry Orlov, John Tortorella, Michael Marzzacco, Nicklas Backstrom, Overtime, Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Nicklas Backstrom Becomes the 19th Player in NHL History with At Least Four Overtime Goals in the Playoffs

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Playoffs, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Game 5, Games, Michael Fleetwood, Nicklas Backstrom, Overtime, Stanley Cup Playoffs | 4 Comments

Down In a 0-2 Hole, How Can the Washington Capitals Crawl Back Into the Series Versus Columbus?

Posted on April 16, 2018 by George Foussekis

What adjustments can the Washington Capitals make in their game as they head to Columbus down 0-2 in the series? Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Players, Playoffs, Washington Capitals | Tagged Columbus Blue Jackets, George Foussekis, Goals, News, Overtime, Penalty, Penalty Kill, Playoffs, Power Play, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Hershey Bears’ Comeback Attempt Not Enough in 4-3 Overtime Loss to Rockford Icehogs

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Tori Hartman On a night in which their NHL affiliate came away with a decisive win in regulation time, the Hershey Bears had a much harder night, coming up short in a hard-fought 4-3 overtime loss to the Rockford … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, Hershey Bears, News, Teams | Tagged AHL, Game Recap, Games, Hershey Bears, Michael Fleetwood, Overtime, Rockford Icehogs | 2 Comments

Hershey Bears Downed in OT By Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Despite Outstanding Night From Vitek Vanecek

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Tori Hartman A night after earning a 4-2 win over the Springfield Thunderbirds, the Hershey Bears fell 2-1 in overtime to division rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins despite a strong night from goalie Vitek Vanecek.

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Hershey Bears, News | Tagged Game Recap, Hershey Bears, Michael Fleetwood, Overtime, Tyler Graovac, Vitek Vanecek, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins | 3 Comments

Game Recap: Capitals Defeat Oilers 2-1 in the Shootout

Posted on November 12, 2017 by George Foussekis

Game recap: Capitals defeat Oilers 2-1 in the shootout Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, News, Power Play, Washington Capitals | Tagged Aaron Ness, Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, Cam Talbot, Chandler Stephenson, Devante Smith-Pelly, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Nathan Walker, Nicklas Backstrom, Overtime, Patrick Maroon, Shootout, T.J. Oshie, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals | 12 Comments

What’s the Fouss? The NHL Needs to Get Rid of the “Bye Week”

Posted on February 15, 2017 by George Foussekis

Are bye weeks a good thing for the NHL players? Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, News, NHL | Tagged 2016 World Cup of Hockey, George Foussekis, NHL, NHLPA, Overtime, Schedule | 1 Comment