Tag Archives: T.J. Oshie

Why T.J. Oshie is the Heart and Soul of the Capitals

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Michael Fleetwood

When the Capitals acquired him two years ago in a trade with the St. Louis Blues, right wing T.J. Oshie was viewed as a complimentary piece to the Capitals’ Stanley Cup puzzle, a player who could hopefully help get the … Continue reading →

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Projecting the Caps’ Opening Night Lineup through Week 1 of Training Camp

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Harrison Brown

So far the Capitals have played two preseason games, and pundits are already putting together potential lineups for Opening Night on October 5 in Ottawa. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ contributor Harrison Brown takes a look at what the Capitals … Continue reading →

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Capitals announce 2017-18 Promotional Calendar

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Harrison Brown

Today, the Washington Capitals announced their promotional calendar for the upcoming season. The Capitals have three new fan giveaways as well as several cultural theme nights that they have used in seasons past.

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Andre Burakovsky Practices on Top Line with Backstrom and Oshie

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

When the Capitals were facing a 3-1 series deficit to the hated Penguins, Barry Trotz had to make an adjustment and he had to make one fast. Trotz opted for a switch in lines, as he moved young left winger … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Report, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2017-Washington Capitals Training Camp, Andre Burakovsky, Barry Trotz, Michael Marzzacco, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Lines, Washington Capitals Training Camp | 1 Comment

Washington Capitals Evening News: Backstrom and Ovechkin Split

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

‘Wizard of Auz’ is close to making the Caps, NHL begins cracking down on faceoff and slashing violations, Caps release promotional schedule, bad news for former Cap Zach Sanford, preparations for the Canadiens game, separating Ovechkin and Backstrom and more … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Milestones in Sight for the 2017-2018 Season

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

During the 2017-2018 season, several players on the Washington Capitals roster could achieve career milestones in a number of statistical categories, including Games Played, Goals, Assists, and Points. This article will examine regular season milestones for Caps players.

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Orpik, Diane Doyle, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals Milestone | 2 Comments

TJ Oshie Excited to be Back In Challenge of Ending Story, Disappointment

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Washington Capitals‘ winger T.J. Oshie took a break from his pre-training camp workouts this week to join teammate Braden Holtby for a quick trip to New York City. The two-day sojourn was part of the NHL’s annual media tour. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman detailed … Continue reading →

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A Look Ahead to the 2017-18 Season: Which Metropolitan Division Players Will Be the Most Productive?

Posted on September 8, 2017 by George Foussekis

Which players in the Metropolitan Division will be the most productive in 2017-18? Continue reading →

Posted in News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Connor McDavid, Evgeni Malkin, George Foussekis, John Tortorella, Kevin Shattenkirk, New York Rangers, Nicklas Backstrom, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sidney Crosby, St. Louis Blues, T.J. Oshie, Vezina Trophy, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Andre Burakovsky Makes his Return

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

The final Swede on the Capitals’ roster joined the team Wednesday morning at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. Andre Burakovsky enters his fourth season in the league and is determined to make a mark and step up as a leader. All but … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Capitals Kettler Iceplex, Devante Smith-Pelly, Jay Beagle, Kettler, Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Lars Eller, Michael Marzzacco, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals Practice | 2 Comments

Tom Wilson, Nicklas Backstrom, and T.J. Oshie have Returned to Kettler

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Over the last few weeks, Capitals players have been returning to the D.C. area and attending informal skates at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. The practices are being led by Capitals’ strength and conditioning coach Mark Nemish. Player attendance has grown week-by-week … Continue reading →