Tag Archives: Standings

Benchmark Games For The Capitals Ahead Of NHL Trade Deadline

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Blueshirt Banter With the NHL Trade Deadline less than seven weeks away, the Washington Capitals have to determine which direction they will take and the degree in which they commit to it. Owner Ted Leonsis said that Washington will … Continue reading →

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Bettor Sense: Best Over/Under Points Bets To Take For Final NHL Standings

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com A week ago, we posted the standings points values that Las Vegas assigned each NHL team for the 2022-23 season. There were plenty that seemed about right while others got a few to lick their chops over the … Continue reading →

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Capitals Clinch 2022 Stanley Cup Playoff Berth

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals clinched a berth in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoff berth after the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders by a score of 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday night. … Continue reading →

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A Look At The Key Races Across NHL With Two Weeks Left In Regular Season

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images With two weeks remaining in the regular season after Thursday night, there is still plenty to watch for as just five spots in the Stanley Cup Playoffs are taken, teams are battling for positioning, and … Continue reading →

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A Look At The NHL Standings At The Holiday Break

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images There is the old saying that NHL teams who are in playoff position at Thanksgiving are likely to remain there when the season ends. In fact, since the 2005-06 season, when the salary cap … Continue reading →

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Capitals Can Clinch Stanley Cup Playoff Spot With Win, Rangers Loss To Islanders On Thursday

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images In addition to the East Division lead, the Washington Capitals’ game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night (7 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington) could feature a trip to the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs on the … Continue reading →

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Divisional Playoff Races Coming Down To The Wire

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images With most teams across the NHL down to 10 or fewer games before the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs start in May, some races for the Stanley Cup Playoffs could go to the final whistle. The East … Continue reading →

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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 →

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NHL Standings Outlook – In the Late April Home Stretch

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Getty Images While it may be hard to believe, the truncated 2020-21 NHL season is nearing the finish line. As a result of no interdivisional play, it is difficult to assess which division actually has the strongest teams and … Continue reading →

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And Down The Stretch They Come!: A Look At the Remaining Schedule of the Washington Capitals

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Rob Carr/Getty Images While it may be hard to believe, the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 NHL season is reaching the final several weeks and for teams eyeing a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, securing their hold on a playoff position, or … Continue reading →

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