Alternative Playoff Matchups Tony Wolak | April 10, 2017 Now that the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been set, we can debate the playoff structure. Back in March, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen voiced his displeasure over the…
The Grind Line: Olympic Thoughts Tom Mitsos | April 10, 2017 The NHL’s decision not to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, as expected, hasn’t sat well with players and fans. The players relish the opportunity to…
The Presidents’ Trophy Matters Marcy Di Michele | April 6, 2017 For the second consecutive season, the Washington Capitals have captured the Presidents’ Trophy, an award given to the team with the best regular season record. Many players, and fans alike,…
Andersen Heating up at Right Time Branden Poelzer | April 5, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ Frederik Andersen has taken his play to a new level, posting a 2.03 GAA, .943 SV%, and one shutout in his last seven starts. With playoffs right around the…
Overtime With BSC: The NHL’s Olympic Problem Brandon Share-Cohen | April 5, 2017 By now, everybody knows that after many months of deliberation and speculation, the NHL has officially announced that they will not be competing in the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea.…
A Golden Knights Fan Guide to the NHL Playoffs Thomas Conroy | April 3, 2017 Las Vegas was the talk of the sports world after the NFL unanimously approved the Oakland Raiders’ move to the desert. But, hold off on the parade just yet because…
Ovechkin Hits Another Milestone Bill Situ | March 28, 2017 This season has already been a big one for the Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin. Back in January, he recorded his 1,000th career point. Recently, he became the third player in…
One-on-One: Shattenkirk Talks Capitals, Orpik & Playoffs Sammi Silber | March 27, 2017 It hasn’t even been a month since Kevin Shattenkirk joined the Washington Capitals, but upon first glance, it doesn’t seem that way. In fact, the 28-year-old blueliner didn’t take long…
T. J. Oshie: Capitals’ Unsung Hero Bill Situ | March 25, 2017 Alex Ovechkin, and to a lesser extent, Nicklas Backstrom, are the usual faces of the Washington Capitals. However, in Washington’s more recent games, T. J. Oshie has been the one…
Capitals Need Their A-Game for Presidents Trophy Bill Situ | March 24, 2017 The Washington Capitals might have been the first team to earn a playoff berth this season, but with other teams now catching up in points, they have some serious competition…
Backstrom on Pace to Join 1,000 Points Club Bill Situ | March 22, 2017 Nicklas Backstrom, the first line center and alternate captain for the Washington Capitals, is very likely to reach the 1,000 point mark before the end of his NHL career. With…
Recap: Capitals Extinguish Flames, Keep Metro Lead Sammi Silber | March 22, 2017 The Washington Capitals had no trouble handling the red-hot Calgary Flames and came out of Verizon Center with a 4-2 win Tuesday. With the victory, the Capitals moved back into their lone…
