Tag Archives: Penalty

Reader’s Opinion: How To Improve The Lack Of Consistency In The NHL Department of Player Safety

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety (DoPS) is a league entity responsible for conducting official reviews of unsportsmanlike conduct, as well as dangerous plays and hits that had the potential to, or resulted in an injury to a player. Where … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players | Tagged Department of Player Safety, Garnet Hathaway, Hits, Madison Hricik, NHL, Opinion, Penalty, Suspension | 8 Comments

Penalty Pileup – The Capitals Need to Clean Up The On-Ice Penalties

Posted on November 15, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals are committing too many penalties on the ice. Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Games, News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Players, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Coaching, Games, George Foussekis, Penalty, Penalty Kill, Philadelphia Flyers, Power Play, Special Teams | 3 Comments

Early October Fun Around the NHL: Highlight Goals, Stick Throws, and Crowd Taunts

Posted on October 11, 2019 by George Foussekis

The first week of the 2019-20 NHL regular season has been extremely eventful. Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Teams | Tagged Calgary Flames, Columbus Blue Jackets, Defenseman, Devan Dubnyk, Edmonton Oilers, Games, George Foussekis, Goalie, Goalies, Goals, Hit, Hits, Jaden Schwartz, Jake Guentzel, James Neal, Los Angeles Kings, Matthew Tkachuk, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Penalty, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Reaves, San Jose Sharks, Sidney Crosby, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Western Conference, Winnipeg Jets | 4 Comments

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

Posted on May 16, 2019 by George Foussekis

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

Posted in News, Players, Playoffs, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Ben Bishop, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlie McAvoy, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Games, George Foussekis, Josh Anderson, News, Officials, Penalty, Playoffs, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup Playoffs, T.J. Oshie, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals | 4 Comments

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

Posted on March 12, 2019 by George Foussekis

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

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Washington Capitals | Tagged Carl Hagelin, Dmitry Orlov, Games, George Foussekis, Metropolitan Division, Michal Kempny, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Nick Jensen, Nicklas Backstrom, Penalty, Penalty Kill, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Play, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

Recapping the 2019 NHL GM Meetings in Boca Raton, Florida

Posted on March 5, 2019 by George Foussekis

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 | 1 Comment

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

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Harrison Brown

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 →

Posted in Games, News, Penalty Kill, Players, Propsects, Washington Capitals | Tagged Harrison Brown, Penalty, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

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 Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in News, NHL, Opinion, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Michael Fleetwood, Minnesota Wild, NHL, Penalty, Referees, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals | 12 Comments

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 →