Tag Archives: Victor Hedman

Rangers’ Adam Fox, Avalanche’s Cale Makar, Lightning’s Victor Hedman Named Norris Trophy Finalists

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com Adam Fox of the New York Rangers, Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche are the three finalists for the 2020-21 James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position,” … Continue reading →

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Stick Taps to Nicky: Former and Current Teammates, Fellow Swedes, And More Pay Tribute To Nicklas Backstrom on the Night of His 1,000th Game

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Getty Images Center Nicklas Backstrom has been not only an important piece of the Washington Capitals’ core for the past 14 seasons, he has been one of the franchise’s best players to have laced the skates. That’s why the … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Michael Fleetwood, Mike Green, N1KY, Nicklas Backstrom, Victor Hedman | Leave a comment

Recap Of The Last 20 Years Of The NHL Entry Draft

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Photo: @Capitals In our latest post to prepare you for next week’s draft, NoVa Caps examines the NHL entry drafts of the current millennium, gives a short summary of each year and a tag line, many times based on who … Continue reading →

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Predators’ Roman Josi Wins Norris Trophy, Capitals’ John Carlson Finishes Second

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: NHL via Getty Images Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators was selected as the 2020 Norris Trophy Winner. It is Josi’s first career Norris Trophy, which is awarded annually “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Barry Trotz, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Barry Trotz, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, David Pastrnak, Eastern Conference, George Foussekis, Metropolitan Division, New York Islanders, Nikita Kucherov, Semyon Varlamov, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, Tampa Bay Lightning, Teams, Victor Hedman, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

John Carlson, Capitals, Have a New Goal in Mind this Season (In Addition To A Second Stanley Cup)

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

Photos: NHL via Getty Images After coming off a career-defining year, winning his first Stanley Cup, and signing a new contract with the Washington Capitals that’s both lengthy and lucrative, the Caps’ top blueliner has another Stanley Cup Championship on … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Hockey in August: The 2018 “Henke and Zucca” Summer Classic Set to Go in Oslo, Norway

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

The New York Rangers’ Mats Zuccarello and Henrik Lundqvist are teaming up for the 2018 Henke and Zucca Summer Classic, an outdoor charity game to be held this Saturday at Ulleval Stadium in Oslo, Norway. The event, expected to fill … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Eastern Conference Threats to the Washington Capitals in 2018-19

Posted on July 31, 2018 by George Foussekis

Which teams in the Eastern Conference will pose the biggest threat to the Washington Capitals in 2018-19? Continue reading →

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Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 Preview: A Capital Homecoming

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

Photos: NHL via Getty Images “I think (Ovechkin) is taking fourteen years of frustration out on one playoff” – Jon Cooper, Head Coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning. We are now in the thick of the NHL Conference Finals. The … Continue reading →