Tag Archives: Tribute

Thank You Nisky!: A Tribute to Matt Niskanen

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

In today’s world of sports, trades are a common occurrence for teams strapped by financial constraints, and this morning brought this reality front and center when defenseman Matt Niskanen was dealt to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for fellow blueliner … Continue reading →

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Capitals Welcome Back Former Backup Goaltender Philipp Grubauer With Touching Tribute Video During Game Against Avalanche

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

In a season that has been filled with tribute videos and meetings with former players and coaches, the Capitals continued the presentations in their Thursday night game against the Colorado Avalanche, as they honored former backup goaltender Philipp Grubauer with … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Grubi! – A Letter to A Great Player, Teammate, and Person

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

During parts of six seasons in Washington, Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer became a beloved member of the Capitals as a result of many things: his hard work ethic on the ice, his reciprocation of love for the city and … Continue reading →

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The Capitals Honor Longtime Fan Favorite Jay Beagle With Heartfelt Tribute Video During Game Against Canucks

Posted on February 5, 2019 by

Photo: @Capitals The Capitals’ Tuesday night contest against the Vancouver Canucks was one that carried with it a mix of emotion, with the return of longtime Capitals forward and fan favorite Jay Beagle, who departed the Capitals after 10 seasons … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Beags – A Tribute to Fan Favorite Jay Beagle

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

On Tuesday night, the Capitals will look to bounce back from a poor Super Bowl Sunday showing against the Boston Bruins in a nighttime contest against the Vancouver Canucks. But Tuesday will also see longtime Capitals forward Jay Beagle play … Continue reading →

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Capitals Honor Brooks Orpik Prior to Game Against the New York Islanders

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images On a night in which the Capitals welcomed back Stanley Cup-winning bench boss Barry Trotz with a video tribute during the first period of Friday night’s game against the New York Islanders, the team also … Continue reading →

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Capitals Pay Tribute to Barry Trotz With Video During Game Against the Islanders

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

Having already presented former Head Coach Barry Trotz with his Stanley Cup ring earlier this season in New York, the Capitals paid homage to the man that led them to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup championship with a video tribute … Continue reading →

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Thank You Barry! A Letter From One Fan to The Caps’ Former Bench Boss

Posted on January 16, 2019 by

Nearly five years ago, the Capitals had just finished the 2013-14 season out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in seven seasons and relieved both longtime General Manager George McPhee and then-Head Coach Adam Oates of their … Continue reading →

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Tribute to the Champs: Check Out This Awesome Tribute Video to the 2018 Stanley Cup Champions!

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

Photo: Washington Capitals While the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win was just under two weeks ago, the celebration continues in even the most subtle forms. Many fans have paid tribute to the team’s first-ever team to capture Lord Stanley’s mug in … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Time: A Letter to Alex Ovechkin

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Dear, Alex, It took 13 seasons, but you finally got there. After all that you have done for the Washington Capitals franchise and the city of Washington D.C., you have finally advanced to a place … Continue reading →

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