Tag Archives: Semyon Varlamov

Netminders Inc. : A Look At The Washington Capitals’ Production of Goaltenders

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Washington Capitals entered new waters in the 2020-21 season with two young goaltenders with little and no major experience at the NHL level in Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek, after the departure of longtime netminder … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Braden Holtby, Diane Doyle, Goaltending, Michal Neuvirth, NHL, Philipp Grubauer, Players, Semyon Varlamov, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Review Of East Division Goaltenders: How Do Capitals Netminders Stack Up Against East Division Goaltenders

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Jon Sorensen

As we predicted prior to the start of the season, the NHL’s East Division has proven to be the most competitive of the four new divisions designated for this unique 56-game season. After the first 21 games, the goal differential … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 2020-2021 Washington Capitals, Alexander Georgiev, Brian Elliott, Casey DeSmith, Craig Anderson, Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Samsonov, ilya sorokin, Jon Sorensen, Jonas Johansson, Linus Ullmark, Mackenzie Blackwood, Semyon Varlamov, Vitek Vanecek | 7 Comments

Shutout Streak Of Former Washington Capitals Goaltender Semyon Varlamov Ends At 142.10

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Former Washington Capitals goaltender Semyon Varlamov is having a season to remember so fr in 2021. He started the season with a very impressive shutout streak that finally came to an end against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.

Posted in Goaltending, News, NHL | Tagged Diane Doyle, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Semyon Varlamov, Shutout Streak | Leave a comment

Islanders’ Semyon Varlamov Leaves Pregame Skate vs. Rangers After Taking Shot In Throat, Does Not Play

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Screencap: MSG New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov left the team’s pregame skate prior to their 5-0 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night after taking a shot in the lower-helmet, upper-neck part of … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Games, Harrison Brown, Injury, New York Islanders, News, Semyon Varlamov | 3 Comments

Many Goals And A Decade Ago: A Look Back at the Washington Capitals’ 2010-11 Season

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Jamie Sabau/Getty Images North America The 2010-11 edition of the Washington Capitals entered the regular season on the heels of a 2009-10 campaign in which the team won had the best record in the National Hockey League. During the 2009-10 … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Playoffs, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2010-11 Season, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Bruce Boudreau, Diane Doyle, Franchise History, History, Jason Arnott, Jason Chjmera, Michal Neuvirth, Mike Green, Semyon Varlamov, Washington Capitals, Winter Classic 2011 | Leave a comment

Assessing Metropolitan Division Goalie Tandems For 2020-21 NHL Season

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The NHL’s free agency period has seen a number of moves involving goalies, and many of those signings have come in the Metropolitan Division. Several teams have young netminders with bright futures ahead, some moved to … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, News, Players, Teams | Tagged Alexander Georgiev, Brian Elliott, Carolina Hurricanes, Carter Hart, Casey DeSmith, Columbus Blue Jackets, Corey Crawford, Elvis Merzlikins, Goaltending, Harrison Brown, Henrik Lundqvist, Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Samsonov, ilya sorokin, James Reimer, Joonas Korpisalo, Mackenzie Blackwood, Metropolitan Division, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Petr Mrazek, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Semyon Varlamov, Stats, Tristan Jarry, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

A Look At How Capitals’ Goalies Performed During Their Rookie Season

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: @Capitals As goaltender Ilya Samsonov looks poised to become the Washington Capitals‘ starter for the foreseeable future after this season due to a strong campaign and Braden Holtby set to become an unrestricted free agent and unlikely to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Braden Holtby, Goalies, Goaltending, Harrison Brown, Ilya Samsonov, Jim Carey, Michal Neuvirth, Olaf Kolzig, Philipp Grubauer, Semyon Varlamov | Leave a comment

Statistical Ranking of the Goaltending Tandems in the Metropolitan Division

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Justin Trudel

Through the season thus far, we’ve gathered enough of a sample size to rank the performances and quality of goaltending for each team in the Metropolitan Division by goaltending tandem. We’ll be taking into account a myriad of statistics to … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alexandar Georgiev, Braden Holtby, Brian Elliott, Carter Hart, Elvin Merzlikins, Henrik Lundqvist, Ilya Samsonov, Joonas Korpisalo, Justin Trudel, Mackenzie Blackwood, Matt Murray, Metropolitan Division, Semyon Varlamov, Thomas Greiss, Tristan Jary | Leave a comment

Russian Goalie Memories: A Recall From Deep in the Heart of Texas and A Dazzling Debut

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Christine Muschi/Reuters Capitals backup goaltender Ilya Samsonov is in his first season in the NHL and is seen as the future in net for the team going forward. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle takes a look back at … Continue reading →