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It’s Like Deja Vu All Over Again: 2023 NHL Playoffs – Flashback to Playoffs Past

Photo: Karl B. DeBlaker/AP In many ways, the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs has provided similarities and evoked memories of past playoffs. The teams and the players may be different but in many ways the stories are like the past, especially … Continue reading

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Pittsburgh Cleans House In Front Office: GM Hextall, Assistant GM Pryor, President Of Hockey Ops Burke All Fired

Photo: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A day after their season ended, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that GM Ron Hextall, assistant GM Chris Pryor, and President of Hockey Operations Brian Burke have all been fired.

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Pittsburgh’s 16-Year Postseason Streak Ends

Photo: NHL.com After the New York Islanders clinched a berth in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, in their 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins were eliminated from … Continue reading

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Capitals Rally Falls Short, Lose To Penguins, 4-3; Alex Ovechkin Scores 42nd Goal Of The Season

Photo: NHL via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3 Saturday night at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. The loss drops the Capitals record to 34-32-8 (76 points) on the season.

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Putting It Home Against the Pens: Tom Wilson Has Scored More Goals Against the Penguins Than Any Other Opponent In His Career

Screenshot: ABC/ESPN Tom Wilson broke Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith’s shutout bid in the third period of the Washington Capitals’ nationally-televised tilt against their longtime rivals from the Steel City.

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Capitals And Penguins Fight For Playoff Spot On Saturday Night

The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins conclude their three-game season series Saturday night at PPG Paints Arena, with puck drop set for 8 p.m. on ABC and ESPN+.

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Sonny Milano Out At Least A Week, More Line Changes: Notes From Capitals Morning Skate In Pittsburgh

The Capitals and Penguins conclude their three-game season series Saturday night in Pittsburgh. (8 p.m. on ABC and ESPN+). Washington is 1-1-0 versus Pittsburgh this season and have won three-straight games at PPG Paints Arena. The Capitals currently trail the … Continue reading

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Preparing For The Pens: Notes From Capitals Optional Friday Practice

The Washington Capitals held an optional practice Friday afternoon following their 6-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. The team will travel to Pittsburgh this afternoon in advance of their tilt with the Penguins on Saturday night. Puck … Continue reading

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2023 NHL Trade Deadline Grades For Each Metropolitan Division Team

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images With a wild 2023 NHL Trade Deadline now in the rearview mirror, a lot of teams improved their outlook for either the present or future while others did not help themselves. NoVa Caps grades each Metropolitan … Continue reading

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Penguins Fans Start “Fire Hextall” Chant Thursday Night In Pittsburgh

AP Photo/Keith Srakocic While things are getting pretty bad for the Washington Capitals, having lost their sixth-straight game Thursday night against the worst team in the league, it could be argued that the situation in Pittsburgh is just as bad, … Continue reading

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