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Eastern Conference Supremacy: Which Teams Will Challenge the Capitals the Most in 2019-20?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by George Foussekis

The Washington Capitals will have some tough competition in the Eastern Conference in 2019-20. Continue reading →

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A Look At The Trades That Took Place Around The League On Day 2 Of The NHL Draft

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Detroit News With trade buzz around the NHL ahead of the draft in Vancouver heating up, it was surprising that Friday’s Round 1 of the draft did not feature any major moves. That changed early Saturday before the second … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Capitals Rivalries

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images As it appears that the Carolina Hurricanes have been included among the top rivals of the Washington Capitals after beating the reigning Stanley Cup Champions in seven games in the First Round of the 2019 Stanley … Continue reading →

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Checking In With Old Friends: Philipp Grubauer Is Taking the Colorado Avalanche to the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on April 21, 2019 by George Foussekis

Former Washington Capitals netminder Philipp Grubauer is taking the Colorado Avalanche further into the postseason. Continue reading →

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Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins Swept In First Round; Islanders Get Winner of Capitals-Hurricanes Series in Round 2

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 3-1 at PPG Paints Arena to finish their four-game sweep on Tuesday night. Earlier in the evening, the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off … Continue reading →

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Playoff Drama: Early Storylines Through the First Couple of Playoff Games

Posted on April 14, 2019 by George Foussekis

After two games of each playoff series, the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs are looking a bit unpredictable. Continue reading →

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Lightning, Penguins Find Themselves In Early 0-2 Holes

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Jackets Cannon The Tampa Bay Lightning, who tied the NHL record with 62 wins in the regular season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have won two of the past three Stanley Cups, were among favorites to advance far in … 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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What A Rush! Capitals’ Line Rush of the Game: A Deke From Dima Leads to A Deuce for Backstrom!

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: @Capitals In a game that saw the Capitals score six goals en route to a 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, there were no doubt a multitude of line rushes for us to choose from for the Capitals’ … Continue reading →

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Capitals Alex Ovechkin Scores 50th Goal of Season; Moves Up NHL Record Books…Again

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL via Getty Images After what seemed like an eternity, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin notched his 50th goal of the 2018-19 season at the 14:35 mark of the third period of play against the Tampa Bay Lightning, adding another … Continue reading →

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