Tag Archives: Stanley Cup Champions

“You’re A Legend Here in D.C.”: Capitals’ TJ Oshie, Tom Wilson Congratulate Former Washington Nationals Infielder Ryan Zimmerman On Jersey Retirement

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images If one were to ask sports fans in Washington, D.C. to pick one professional athlete that has been as beloved and revered in the last 20 years as Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin, chances are … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2005, Jersey Retirement, Michael Fleetwood, MLB, Mr. National, NHL, Players, Ryan Zimmerman, Stanley Cup Champions, Teams, TJ Oshie, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals, Washington Nationals, World Series Champions | 2 Comments

A Look At The Prospects And Draft Picks Dealt By Past Five Stanley Cup Champions

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Yahoo News In recent years, teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins have routinely given up top prospects and high draft picks to go “all in” for the Stanley Cup and have had some success in doing … Continue reading →

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2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Western Conference Preview

Posted on August 11, 2020 by George Foussekis

How will the NHL’s Western Conference shake out after the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Continue reading →

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2019-20 Central Division Preview

Posted on September 17, 2019 by George Foussekis

How will the Central Division finish in 2019-20? Continue reading →

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Positive Developments Will Come to Light at the 2019 Washington Capitals Training Camp

Posted on September 3, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals should have many positive notes as training camp approaches. Continue reading →

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2019-20 Washington Capitals Schedule Road Map: The Tough Stretches and Winnable Stretches

Posted on August 27, 2019 by George Foussekis

Which stretches of games will be toughest and easiest for the Washington Capitals in 2019-20? Continue reading →

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Start Fast Or Lose Ground Quickly: The Capitals Need to Have a Strong October in 2019

Posted on August 6, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals have a tough October slate of games in 2019. Continue reading →

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Trading Fates: The St. Louis Blues’ and Washington Capitals’ Roads to Stanley Cup Victories Began At the Same Intersection

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Diane Doyle

The fortunes of the most recent two Stanley Cup champions are, in a way intertwined. Both the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals have made a few notable trades since the 2014-15 season that contributed to each’s run to the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Teams, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged Diane Doyle, Draft, Roster Moves, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup Champions, Trades, Washington Capitals | 10 Comments

Round 1, Game 7 Preview: The Capitals Will Look to Eliminate the Storm Surging Hurricanes On Home Ice

Posted on April 23, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals will take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 7 on Wednesday evening in Washington D.C. Continue reading →

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2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Primer

Posted on April 9, 2019 by George Foussekis

The 2019 NHL Playoffs begin on April 10. Continue reading →

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