Tag Archives: President’s Trophy

Examining The Presidents’ Trophy “Curse”

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL There is no guarantee that a team winning the Presidents’ Trophy, awarded to the team with the regular season’s best record, will also win the Stanley Cup. In fact, more often than not the Presidents’ Trophy winner has … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, NHL Awards, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2022 Playoffs, 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Playoffs, President's Trophy | 7 Comments

Presidential Candidates: A Look At the Race For the Presidents’ Trophy

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Jacob Lynn/Tampa Bay Lightning In a shortened NHL season thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, in which teams are playing only within their divisions, there is no clear frontrunner for the Presidents’ Trophy, which is awarded to the team with the … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2020-21 Season, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Diane Doyle, Florida Panthers, Las Vegas Knights, New York Islanders, NHL, NHL Standings, Pittsburgh Penguins, President's Trophy, Standings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs | Leave a comment

“Backstrom From the Brink” – Retro Recap: Washington Capitals @ Chicago Blackhawks – March 14, 2010

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Michael Fleetwood

Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals have captured three President’s Trophies (best record at the end of the season) in their nearly 46-year history, all coming within the previous decade. While the team dominated regular season play in … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Brian Campbell, Chicago Blackhawks, Franchise History, Games, Michael Fleetwood, Nicklas Backstrom, President's Trophy, Retro Recap, Suspension, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Top Ten Surprises Through the First Quarter of the 2019-20 Season

Posted on December 6, 2019 by George Foussekis

Through the first quarter of the 2019-20 NHL regular season, plenty of surprises have already happened. Continue reading →

Posted in Coach, Coaching, Games, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Arizona Coyotes, Atlantic Division, Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, David Pastrnak, Games, George Foussekis, Goals, John Carlson, Mike Babcock, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Points, President's Trophy, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Western Conference | 3 Comments

Capitals’ General Manager Brian MacLellan’s Final Thoughts in DC Before Heading to Vegas

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Earlier this week, for the first time since the Washington Capitals became the Eastern Conference Champions and punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals, Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan publicly addressed the media and answered questions about the state … Continue reading →

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Biggest Concerns Facing the Washington Capitals in 2017-18

Posted on August 31, 2017 by George Foussekis

What are the biggest concerns facing the Washington Capitals in 2017-18? Continue reading →

Posted in News, Offense, Washington Capitals | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Christian Djoos, Connor Hobbs, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Goals, Jakub Vrana, Justin Williams, Madison Bowey, Marcus Johansson, Pittsburgh Penguins, President's Trophy, T.J. Oshie, Tom Wilson, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals | 4 Comments

A Look Ahead: 5 Keys to Success For the Washington Capitals in 2017-18

Posted on August 8, 2017 by George Foussekis

What 5 things do the Capitals need to remain in playoff contention in 2017-18? Continue reading →

Posted in News, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2017 NHL Playoffs, Alex Ovechkin, Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Brooks Orpik, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Goaltending, John Carlson, Metropolitan Division, Nicklas Backstrom, Philipp Grubauer, President's Trophy, Special Teams, T.J. Oshie | 5 Comments

Round One Preview: Who Could the Capitals Be Facing in Their Quest For the Stanley Cup?

Posted on April 7, 2017 by George Foussekis

Which team could the Washington Capitals be facing in the first round of the 2017 NHL Playoffs? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL | Tagged Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, George Foussekis, John Tavares, Metropolitan Division, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Playoffs, President's Trophy, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

Capitals Daily Report: Caps Could Clinch Metropolitan Division and President’s Trophy Tonight

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

Photo: @Capitals Yes, you heard that correctly. The Capitals can end the battle for the Metropolitan Division and turn their focus to the playoffs if two things happen tonight: Washington wins in Toronto in regulation or overtime and the Blue … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Report, News | Tagged Metropolitan Division, Michael Marzzacco, President's Trophy, Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 Comments

Metropolitan Division Rivals and their Upcoming Schedules

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Michael Fleetwood

Nick Wass/Associated Press The Washington Capitals have had a relatively easy time this season when it comes to holding on to their spot at the top of the Metropolitan Division, being one of the NHL’s best teams throughout the 2016-17 … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL | Tagged 2016-2017 Schedule, Columbus Blue Jackets, Diane Doyle, Metropolitan Division, Pittsburgh Penguins, President's Trophy, Washington Capitals | 4 Comments