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Date with Capitals a Potential Playoff Nightmare for Rangers Jake Gittler | March 30, 2015 If the playoffs started today, the Rangers would be in line for a date with the Capitals in the first round of the NHL playoffs. As Sunday’s 5-2 loss at…
Can Washington Hold On To a Playoff Spot? Ben Lutz | March 25, 2015 With nine games to go, Washington currently looks like they are at an inside track of a playoff spot. As a team that is in a wild card position, however,…
When Will We Ever Feel Cozy About Kuzya? Ben Lutz | March 18, 2015 In June 2010, a teenage hockey player from Chelyabinsk, Russia was drafted 26th overall in the NHL Entry Draft by George McPhee and the Washington Capitals. Evgeny Kuznetsov was considered…
Curtis Glencross’ and Tim Gleason’s First Week Ben Lutz | March 10, 2015 It has now been more than a week since Washington acquired two new skaters before the March 2nd trade deadline ran out. Even though there is a solid chance neither…
Washington Capitals Prospect Profile: Tyler Lewington Matthew Speck | March 9, 2015 The Washington Capitals inked 2013 seventh round draft pick Tyler Lewington to a three-year, entry-level deal earlier this week as they added another defenseman to their prospect pipeline. Lewington currently…
Ovechkin Can’t Ruin Cam Ward Party Mark Shiver | February 28, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com On a clear Friday night in Raleigh, NC, 13,415 weather-worn fans gathered at the PNC Arena to cheer for the Carolina Hurricanes. They were hosting their…
Pens Stifle Metropolitan Woes with Win in Washington Adam Williams | February 26, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins picked up more than just two points in their 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals Wednesday night. They regained their confidence against Metropolitan Division foes which has been a glaring…
Barry Trotz’s Nashville Philosophies Now Thriving In Washington Derek Neumeier | February 25, 2015 Before this season whenever opposing NHL teams faced off against the Nashville Predators they had a pretty good idea of what to expect. Stifling defense, stout goaltending, and opportunistic…
Washington Capitals Fans & the Metrorail Ben Lutz | February 25, 2015 Since the dawn of time, especially since Alex Ovechkin and friends have turned the team into a consistent playoff team, fans from opposing NHL teams have constantly questioned and…
Are the Washington Capitals Overworking Braden Holtby? Matthew Speck | February 22, 2015 Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby has played the most games of any goaltender this season. His numbers are elite, as is his status as a net minder in the National…
Capitals Consistently Flirt with Danger The Hockey Writers | February 19, 2015 The Capitals are a very dangerous hockey team. They play in a tough Metropolitan Division, where four teams have really come out and proven that they can be a playoff…
Capitals Take California: The Good and Bad Margaret Stuart | February 16, 2015 The Washington Capitals took on the NHL’s trifecta of California teams over the course of five days and emerged with a winning record (2-1-0). Save for a disappointing, lackluster loss…
