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What Makes Hockey Worth Watching? Shandi Pace | June 24, 2018 As the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs have finally come to a close, it’s time to reflect on what makes the sport of hockey so unique compared to others. From the rivalries…
Capitals Trade Grubauer and Orpik to Avalanche Brandon Share-Cohen | June 22, 2018 The Colorado Avalanche have traded the 47th overall selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft to the defending Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals in exchange for goaltender Philipp Grubauer and…
Capitals’ Smith-Pelly a Free Agency Conundrum Kevin Hargrave | June 22, 2018 Last summer, when the New Jersey Devils bought out Devante Smith-Pelly’s contract, his future in the NHL looked uncertain. The Washington Capitals decided to take a low-risk chance on him,…
Capitals’ Beagle Hopes DC Remains Home Sammi Silber | June 21, 2018 After years of heartbreak, Washington Capitals forward Jay Beagle was finally able to feel happiness and relief at the team’s breakdown day; he’s finally a Stanley Cup champion after 10…
After Celebrating, Capitals Face Tough Decisions Barry Leonard Jr. | June 20, 2018 After beating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games to claim the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history, the Washington Capitals certainly enjoyed the moment. The team,…
Trotz Steps Down as Capitals Coach Brandon Share-Cohen | June 18, 2018 Barry Trotz has stepped down as the head coach of the Washington Capitals, Elliotte Friedman has reported. The announcement was also confirmed by the Washington Capitals. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1008785444228587522 Despite the belief that…
Braden Holtby & the Making of a Champion Sammi Silber | June 16, 2018 Early April 2012. The Capitals are a victory away from clinching a playoff berth. However, things fall flat when Marco Sturm lands awkwardly on Michal Neuvirth’s pad, injuring Washington’s starter.…
Which Capitals Miss Out on the Cup? Andrew Forbes | June 12, 2018 It took the Washington Capitals just five games to end the cinderella story that was the Vegas Golden Knights’ inaugural season. After playing into the Stanley Cup Final, the Golden…
Capitals Weekend With the Cup Sammi Silber | June 12, 2018 They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. That hasn’t been the case for the Washington Capitals, whose celebration has gone from T-Mobile Arena and the visitor’s locker room…
Alex Ovechkin is THW’s 2018 Playoff MVP Ryan Pike | June 10, 2018 The 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs have been competed and the Washington Capitals have finally captured their first championship in their 44-year existence. Following a brief vote among the writing staff…
Ovechkin Finally Proves Naysayers Wrong Barry Leonard Jr. | June 9, 2018 From the moment Alexander Ovechkin was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, it was clear that he was destined for a great career. From his rookie…
44 Years Later, Capitals Hoist the Cup Sammi Silber | June 8, 2018 It was the moment Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin had been waiting 13 years for. He hadn’t stopped screaming since the final horn sounded to end Game 5; his excitement…
