Tag Archives: Penalty

NHL Postseason Inconsistencies: The Performance of the On-Ice Officials Is An Eyesore to the League

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

The NHL’s postseason officiating has been poor and changes must be made. Continue reading →

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Some Positive Notes From the Capitals Current Seven-Game Win Streak

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals are rolling in the early part of March. Continue reading →

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Recapping the 2019 NHL GM Meetings in Boca Raton, Florida

Posted on March 5, 2019 by

The NHL General Managers are hard at work trying to make subtle tweaks to the game. Continue reading →

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A Look Inside The Capitals’ Penalty Problem: Are They Really Getting Sent To The Box More This Year?

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Photo: AP After getting penalized a grand total of 549 minutes last season (the ninth most in the NHL), the Washington Capitals are already at 536 this season (fourth most). As a result, head coach Todd Reirden has started benching players … Continue reading →

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Opinion: The Penalty to Tom Wilson Not the First Time The NHL’s Officials Have Targeted the Rugged Winger

Posted on November 13, 2018 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images When Capitals right wing Tom Wilson returned to the lineup for tonight’s game against the Minnesota Wild, there was no doubt No. 43 was going to be a marked man by the men in stripes … Continue reading →

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The NoVa CAPtures Vol. 10.5 – Trick or Treating with the Champs!

Posted on November 2, 2018 by

Hello fellow Capitals fans, and welcome to the latest installment of NoVa CAPtures! The fun, weekly article that showcases the amazing content we receive from you, the fans! In this installment, NoVa Caps’ presents some of the submissions sent in for this … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Capitals @ Canucks

Posted on October 21, 2018 by

The Washington Capitals make their first stop in Western Canada as they face the Vancouver Canucks Continue reading →

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Even As Stanley Cup Champions, The Capitals Can Still Tweak Their Game to Improve

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

What areas can the Capitals improve their game on the ice? Continue reading →

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Keys to the Series: The Washington Capitals Must Bring Their Best Game Against the Vegas Golden Knights To Clinch the Stanley Cup

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

What little things do the Washington Capitals need to do accomplish in order to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final? Continue reading →

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Dane in the Dog House: Lars Eller Having Trouble Staying Out of the Penalty Box

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images After simply dominating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Games 1 & 2 of the Eastern Conference Final in Tampa, the Capitals returned home with a 2-0 series lead and the momentum in their favor. While no one … Continue reading →

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