Tag Archives: Wins

Somethin’ ‘Bout the OshBabe: Capitals’ Improved Play With the Return of T.J. Oshie May Be More Than A Coincidence

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals’ injury list got one name shorter on Wednesday with the return of right wing T.J. Oshie to the lineup; the team secured a 3-2 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on the day … Continue reading →

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Capitals Honor Head Coach Peter Laviolette For Reaching 700 Career Wins

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

On February 15, 2022, Washington Capitals Head Coach Peter Laviolette recorded his 700th career win as an NHL bench boss, against one of his former clubs the Nashville Predators. On the final day of February and on a night in … Continue reading →

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10-Game Power Streak: A Look Back on the Washington Capitals’ 10-Game Win Streak of 1983-84

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Getty Images The 1983-84 season for the Washington Capitals could simply be described as a roller coaster ride. It began with a seven-game losing streak that was followed by a five-game winning streak. On January 11, they finally climbed over … Continue reading →

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Tiger in the Spotlight: Lars Eller’s Effectiveness A Bright Spot During Capitals’ Struggles

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals’ struggles over the last several games have been a blemish on an otherwise strong season, and have highlighted a number of issues the team and its coaching staff will be looking to address … Continue reading →

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Boiling Hot Boyd: Travis Boyd On A Tear Since Return to the Hershey Bears, Scores Four Goals On Four Shots

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

JustSports Photography/Hershey Bears After the addition of a number of bottom-six forwards to their roster during the 2019 offseason, the Capitals found themselves with a logjam of players vying for a roster spot before, during, and even after training camp … Continue reading →

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Braden Holtby Joins Impressive Club with Fifth Consecutive 30-Win Season

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images The Capitals’ 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night was a momentous one for the team, as it clinched the Caps’ a berth in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It also … Continue reading →

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Capitals Braden Holtby Wins His 250th Game, Becoming the Second-Fastest Goalie Ever to Do So

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Since his establishment as the Capitals’ starting netminder in 2012, Braden Holtby has compiled win upon win and in securing another victory in the Capitals’ 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, he reached the 250-win plateau for … Continue reading →

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