Tag Archives: Peter Bondra

Capitals “Crossroads” Over The Decades

Photo: NHL The Washington Capitals are currently preparing for their fiftieth season of play. It’s a season that brings a new head coach in Spencer Carbery and assistants Mitch Love, Kirk Muller and Kenny McCudden.

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A Look Back At The Washington Capitals 1993-94 Season – Ups and Downs and Hunting for Playoff Success

Photo: NHL (Capitals) Going into the 1993-94 season, the Washington Capitals had made the playoffs for eleven consecutive seasons but had never won the Stanley Cup and only advanced to the Conference Finals one time throughout that period.

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Martin Fehervary Receives Qualifying Offer From Capitals, Negotiations Underway For New Contract

Washington Capitals defensemen Martin Fehérváry and Alex Alexeyev were the Capitals’ only restricted free agents (RFA) on the roster for the 2022-23 season. The Capitals extended Alexeyev with a two-year deal back in early May, leaving Fehervary the only remaining unsigned RFA … Continue reading

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Examining The Misses: Washington Capitals Non-Playoff Seasons Since 1982-83

Photo: Barstool The Washington Capitals missed the playoffs during their first eight seasons of existence, but after that, missing the playoffs was relatively rare for the franchise. Since the 1982-83 season, the first season the Capitals qualified for the playoffs, … Continue reading

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Looking Back At Memorable Games By Peter Bondra On His 55th Birthday

Photo: Washington Capitals Before Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals’ career leader in goals was Peter Bondra, who played for the Capitals from 1990-91 through 2003-04. With Peter Bondra turning 55 on February 7, we thought it would be a good … Continue reading

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Peter Bondra Tops 400 Goals, First in Capitals Franchise History: Retro ReCaps: New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals – December 4, 2001

Photo: Washington Capitals Washington Capitals fans have been treated in recent years to major career milestones by Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, among others. Fans are now attending Capitals’ games, almost expecting to see one or more career milestones achieved.

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Rockin’ The Retro In The D.C. Metro: Scenes From Capitals’ Concert At 9:30 Club

Photo: @Capitals/Twitter ‘Twas a rockin’ time at 9:30 Club in D.C. Monday night! The Washington Capitals held their “Rock the Retro” Concert, which featured 90s tribute band White Ford Bronco and Capitals past and present. Here are the highlights.

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A Banner For Bonzai: It Is Long Overdue for Peter Bondra’s Number 12 to Be Raised to the Rafters

NHL There is no denying that, when all is said and done, Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom will be remembered as the two greatest players in the history of the Washington Capitals long after they hang up the skates and … Continue reading

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Hats Off To Bondra: Retro Recap – Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals – Oct 12, 1999

Photo: Washington Capitals/NHL It was early in the 1999-00 season when the Philadelphia Flyers, one of the Washington Capitals’ traditional rivals, made their first visit of the season to MCI Center. Both teams were hoping to improve over their prior … Continue reading

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A Night Out With Capitals Alumni – Capitals Alumni “Stars And Spirit” Night

Photo: Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals Alumni Association (WCAA) held their Fourth Annual “Stars and Spirits” Night on Friday night. The annual event raises money for the Capitals Alumni Community Fund, which aims to grow the game of hockey in … Continue reading

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