Tag Archives: Special Teams

5 Reasons Why the Washington Capitals Will Remain A Competitive Team in 2017-18

Posted on July 15, 2017 by George Foussekis

Will the Capitals still remain a Stanley Cup Contender in 2017-18? Here are 5 reasons why they will be. Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, Christian Djoos, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Jay Beagle, Jonas Siegenthaler, Karl Alzner, Lars Eller, Lucas Johansen, Madison Bowey, Marcus Johansson, Nicklas Backstrom, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Special Teams, Tom Wilson, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

Capitals vs Penguins – Special Teams Scouting Reports

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: NHL Both power play units were among the league’s best this season. In fact, the Penguins and Capitals were tied for second in the league in power play success rates for the 2016-2017 regular season. In addition, the regular … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Penalty Kill, Power Play | Tagged 2017 NHL Playoffs, Jon Sorensen, Penalty, Penalty Kill, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Play, Special Teams, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Round One Series Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs Versus Washington Capitals

Posted on April 10, 2017 by George Foussekis

Round One Series Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Washington Capitals. 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Playoffs | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Auston Matthews, Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, George Foussekis, John Carlson, Mike Babcock, Nicklas Backstrom, Olympics, Penalty Kill, Playoffs, Power Play, Special Teams, T.J. Oshie, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Game Preview: Capitals @ Maple Leafs

Posted on April 4, 2017 by George Foussekis

Can the Washington Capitals conclude their 5-game road trip on a high note as they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Teams | Tagged Auston Matthews, Game Preview, George Foussekis, Marcus Johansson, Penalty Kill, Philipp Grubauer, Power Play, Special Teams, T.J. Oshie, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Game Preview: Flames @ Capitals

Posted on March 20, 2017 by George Foussekis

Can the Washington Capitals cool the surging Calgary Flames on Braden Holtby bobblehead night? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Teams | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, Calgary Flames, Marcus Johansson, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Special Teams, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Power ‘On’: Capitals’ Power Play is Heating Up

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Photo: USATSI The Capitals power play has always been known as one of the best in the league during the Ovechkin era. The power play unit has struggled early on this season, but has since undergone a resurgence.

Posted in Data and Analytics, News, Power Play | Tagged Michael Marzzacco, Power Play, Special Teams, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Game Preview: Flyers @ Capitals

Posted on March 3, 2017 by George Foussekis

Can the Washington Capitals extend their home win streak against the Philadelphia Flyers? Continue reading →

Posted in Games, News, NHL, Penalty Kill, Power Play | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, George Foussekis, Jakub Voracek, Penalty Kill, Philadelphia Flyers, Power Play, Special Teams, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Is It Time To Worry About The Capitals Penalty Kill?

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

It’s something that’s been a bit of a problem almost all year. Taking penalties. The Capitals rank in the top five in the NHL in minor penalties taken for the season and since December 5th, they lead the entire NHL … Continue reading →