Recap: Flyers Ride Mason, Beat Caps in Shootout Thriller Glen Stricker | December 22, 2016 For hockey fans, not much more can be said about this game. Tonight’s matchup between the Metropolitan Divison rivals had everything any fan could possibly want in a hockey game.…
Recap: Capitals’ Streak Spoiled by Canadiens Sammi Silber | December 17, 2016 The Washington Capitals were unstoppable over this past week, making unbelievable strides forward as they continued to climb the Eastern Conference. However, their six-game winning streak ended Saturday with a…
Recap: Capitals Outlast Hurricanes for Sixth Straight Victory Sammi Silber | December 17, 2016 Washington’s matchup with the Hurricanes Friday was bound to be one of their biggest challenges of late, considering their 5-1 loss to Carolina earlier this season. While it wasn’t pretty, the…
Malkin Finally Passing the Eye Test… Again Joshua Crockett | December 16, 2016 Evgeni Malkin has been on a point-per-game scoring pace for the past five seasons. If we were to compare those five seasons to the five seasons before those, it wouldn’t…
Preview: Islanders Look to Bounce Back As They Host Capitals Gil Martin | December 13, 2016 The New York Islanders look to regroup after Saturday’s disappointing 6-2 loss to the Blue Jackets when they host the Washington Capitals Tuesday night at Barclays Center. The loss to…
Preview: Capitals Seek Five Straight Against Islanders Sammi Silber | December 13, 2016 Of late, the Washington Capitals look like their former selves — the ones that show urgency and determination to win. Now, they have the chance to capture their fifth straight…
Recap: Holtby & Capitals Blank Canucks Sammi Silber | December 11, 2016 The Washington Capitals picked up their fourth-straight victory Sunday, blanking the Vancouver Canucks 3-0. Washington kept their momentum through the entire game and never let the Canucks get too much time…
Clutterbuck Extension, McDavid Gets Emotional & More News Dustin L. Nelson | December 9, 2016 The New York Islanders made a major signing Friday, inking winger Cal Clutterbuck to a five-year extension. The deal carries a $3.5 million AAV, according to multiple sources. Clutterbuck was…
THW Live: Damien Cox and a Maple Leafs Life Jim Cerny | December 9, 2016 Long-time Toronto Star reporter and columnist Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) is our special guest on the The Hockey Writers Live podcast this week. Cox discusses his career with Canada’s largest daily…
Where’s the ‘Big Red Machine’? Michael Mazzuca | December 7, 2016 The Washington Capitals looked like titans among gods last year, running away with the President’s Trophy and setting a franchise record with 56 wins. You could have bet on there…
Laine: The Finnish Ovechkin? Emma Miller | December 5, 2016 There’s a reason Washington Capitals LW Alexander Ovechkin is one of the most prolific players of the shootout era. His ridiculous goal celebrations, strong physical presence, and knack for scoring highlight-reel goals…
Connolly Decent in Capitals Debut Sammi Silber | December 4, 2016 After falling victim to the second round of the postseason yet again, the Washington Capitals were left scratching their heads. What was missing from the formula when they were considered…
