Tag Archives: Playoffs

2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Reminders of Past Playoff Series of the Washington Capitals

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs was yet another postseason in which the Washington Capitals lost in the first round. But as the 2021 playoffs have unfolded following the Caps’ exit, several series involving other teams has been reminiscent … Continue reading →

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Master of Deflection: T.J. Oshie Scores First Goal of 2021 Playoffs on Wicked Deflection of Alex Ovechkin Shot

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Elsa/Getty Images Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie played a big part in the team’s 3-2 overtime victory against the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series on Saturday night at Capital One Arena, and … Continue reading →

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Backhand Beauty: Alex Ovechkin Scores First Postseason Goal of 2020, Moves Into Tie For 20th on All-Time Playoff Goals List

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Michael Fleetwood

After playing over 24 minutes in the Washington Capitals’ Game 1 loss to the New York Islanders on Wednesday evening with no points and team “L” to show for it, Alex Ovechkin wasted no time on Friday night, putting the … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals – New York Islanders – Round 1, Game 2 Preview

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Michael Fleetwood

Elsa/Getty Images After a crushing, 4-2 loss in Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series against former Head Coach Barry Trotz and the New York Islanders, the Washington Capitals are looking to tie the series at one … Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes From The Past: Playoff History Between The Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Dirk Shadd | Tampa Bay Times As the Washington Capitals prepare to meet the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday in their first round robin game to determine playoff seeding, it’s time to take a quick look back at the … Continue reading →

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NHL Potentially Playing the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs in Centralized Cities

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Della Young

Screencap: NHL.com/capitals The NBA is considering playing games in centralized locations with no fans. On Tuesday, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun discussed on Insider Trading about the NHL potentially playing the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs in centralized cities. So, what would the … Continue reading →

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Hockey on Pause: The Best Highlights From the Capitals 2019-20 Season… So Far

Posted on March 21, 2020 by George Foussekis

With the 2019-20 regular season on pause, let’s dive in to the Washington Capitals top moments of the regular season. Continue reading →

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The Road Ahead: Can the Capitals Gather Enough Points At the End To Hold Off the Competition?

Posted on March 10, 2020 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals are in a dogfight in the Metropolitan Division standings. Continue reading →

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Detroit Red Wings Have Been Eliminated From 2020 Playoff Contention In Their 63rd Game Of The Season

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Della Young

Photo: Icon Sportswire/Getty Images After a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Friday, the Detroit Red Wings have been officially eliminated from playoff contention in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, which begin April 8 across the networks of … Continue reading →

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Back To Basics: The Capitals Must Play Tougher Hockey Down the Stretch

Posted on February 4, 2020 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals must play playoff-style hockey down the stretch. Continue reading →

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