Tag Archives: Viktor Kozlov

Capitals Contracts: A Swede Deal Turns Sour

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Hockeey News Sometimes a free agent signing will be the logical move for a team to make, but it ends up not working out. In many cases, the player gets injured and is unable to return to his former … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Injuries, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Contracts, Michael Nylander, Nicklas Backstrom, Viktor Kozlov, Washington Capitals Injuries, William Nylander | 7 Comments

A Broken Nose and Four Goals – Retro Recap – Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadians – January 31, 2008

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Diane Doyle

NHL After returning to the Washington Capitals’ lineup in typical fashion on January 30, 2021, Alex Ovechkin’s propensity for scoring goals was on full display over a decade ago today in a contest against the Montreal Canadiens. In this Retro … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Alex Ovechkin Hat Trick, Andrei Kostitsyn, Diane Doyle, Games, Guillaume Latendresse, Montreal Canadiens, Retro Recap, Saku Koivu, Sergei Kostitsyn, Viktor Kozlov, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Home Cooking and A Hat Trick: Retro Recap: Atlanta Thrashers @ Washington Capitals, November 26, 2008

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Mitchell Layton/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals have had many memorable games that took place on either the day before or the day after Thanksgiving. This post looks at a game between the Washington Capitals and Atlanta Thrashers on November … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2008-09 NHL Season, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Ovechkin, Atlanta Thrashers, Diane Doyle, Franchise History, Games, Karl Alzner, Retro Recap, Sami Lepisto, Tom Poti, Viktor Kozlov, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

“Backy to the Beginning”: Retro Recap – Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators – November 8, 2007

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Diane Doyle

Chris Wattie/Reuters In most seasons under normal circumstances, the NHL in early November would be just over a month into the regular season. Some teams are in contention at that point while other teams are struggling. This post takes a … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Daniel Alfredsson, Diane Doyle, Franchise History, Games, History, Nicklas Backstrom, Ottawa Senators, Players, Retro Recap, Viktor Kozlov, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

Superstar Sidekicks: A Look At the Players Who Got to Play With the Capitals’ Two Superstars

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images This week, the “Down Goes Brown” column, written by Sean McIndoe for The Athletic (behind the pay wall), focused on “Projecting the Opening Night lineup for whichever team you personally cheer for”, describing the projected lineup … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lineups, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Andre Burakovsky, Diane Doyle, First-Line, Lineup, Mike Knuble, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, Tom Wilson, Top-Line, Troy Brouwer, Viktor Kozlov | 1 Comment

Capitals Prospect Ilya Samsonov Participates in KHL Tournament During Olympic Break

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Diane Doyle

While the KHL has taken a break for the Olympics, Ilya Samsonov and the Metallurg Magnitogorsk hockey club did not take a break from hockey. The team, sans its Olympians, participated in the Davos Hockey Summit, a tournament held at … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Players, Propsects | Tagged Diane Doyle, Ilya Samsonov, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Viktor Kozlov | 5 Comments

Former Capital Viktor Kozlov Talks His Playing Career, Coaching Career, and the Olympics in Interview with Russian Media

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Washington Capitals In the middle of January, the media of his team, Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL, conducted a long interview with Viktor Kozlov, the former Washington Capitals forward who is currently the Head Coach of Metallurg. Many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, News, Players | Tagged Diane Doyle, Interview, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Russia, Viktor Kozlov | 3 Comments

Ilya Samsonov Wins Last Game Before KHL Olympic Break

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Diane Doyle

January 22, 2018 was the last game that Ilya Samsonov and Metallurg Magnitogorsk would play before breaking for the Olympics. Magnitka appears to have a longer Olympic break than many of the other KHL teams. Most of them play their last … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, News, Propsects | Tagged Bobby Carpenter, Ilya Samsonov, Kunlun Red Star, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Sergei Mozyakin, Viktor Kozlov, Wojtek Wolski | 4 Comments

Update on Capitals’ Goalie Prospect Ilya Samsonov: Christmas Hangover in St Petersburg

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Diane Doyle

Most Caps fans recall that the Washington Capitals lost 3-0 to the Las Vegas Knights on December 23, before breaking for Christmas. Meanwhile, on the “other” side of the pond, KHL teams were still playing, including Metallurg Magnitogorsk, the team … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Players, Propsects | Tagged Ilya Samsonov, KHL, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, SKA, Viktor Kozlov, Wojtek Wolski | 4 Comments

Capitals’ Goalie Prospect Ilya Samsonov Leaves Game with Injury, His Head Coach Fired After Game

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Diane Doyle

Photos: Metallurg On Thursday, November 2, 2017, KHL’s Metallurg Magnitogorsk, the team in which Capitals’ goalie prospect Ilya Samsonov plays for, lost to Lada Togliatti by a 3-1 score at home. This was their second loss in succession and their fourth … Continue reading →

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