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Aidan Fischer

Howdy, I'm Aidan and I cover the Washington Capitals here at The Hockey Writers. I recently received my bachelor's degree in English with a minor in literature from Christopher Newport University, where I also played on the Division lll club hockey team. I can't get enough puck, whether it be writing about it, watching games, competing in men's league or playing NHL 21. I'm always down for some hockey talk, so feel free to leave comments and feedback on my work!

Capitals Trade Vrana After Several Chances to Shine

Aidan Fischer | April 14, 2021

The 2021 NHL Trade Deadline ended with a bang, courtesy of Brian MacLellan. Shortly after trading for Philadelphia Flyers’ winger Michael Raffl, the Washington Capitals acquired Anthony Mantha from the…

Capitals Free Up Cap Space Ahead of Trade Deadline

Aidan Fischer | April 12, 2021

Early on Sunday, the Washington Capitals traded defenseman Jonas Seigenthaler to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. The 23-year old Swiss…

Capitals Will Have to Scratch a Good Forward When Eller Returns

Aidan Fischer | March 20, 2021

The Washington Capitals are firing on all cylinders. Now halfway through the abbreviated 2020-21 season, their current seven-game winning streak has lifted them near the top of the league standings.…

Several Capitals Nearing Impressive Milestones

Aidan Fischer | March 5, 2021

Twenty-two games into the 2020-21 season, the Washington Capitals find themselves sitting atop the MassMutual East Division standings. A big reason for the team’s success is their ability to put…

Capitals’ Samsonov Makes Long Awaited Return

Aidan Fischer | March 2, 2021

For the first time since Jan. 17, Ilya Samsonov was back in the crease for the Washington Capitals this past weekend. He made 19 saves on 21 shots to help…

Checking in on Former 2019-20 Capitals

Aidan Fischer | February 24, 2021

After two consecutive first-round exits for the Washington Capitals, personnel changes were to be expected. The team now has their third head coach in four seasons, a starting goaltender not…

Capitals’ Roster Diversity Runs Almost 50 Years Deep

Aidan Fischer | February 20, 2021

A few weeks ago, the Washington Capitals announced their initiatives surrounding Black History Month that focus on diversity and inclusion in hockey, racial equality, and the recognition of achievements by…

Capitals Need to Take Advantage of Time Off

Aidan Fischer | February 13, 2021

The Washington Capitals were looking to make amends Tuesday night after a sloppy 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Super Bowl Sunday. Their revenge game will have to wait…

Capitals’ New Faces Getting the Job Done in Absence of Superstars

Aidan Fischer | January 31, 2021

On Jan. 18 of last year, the Washington Capitals exploded for five goals in the third period to overcome a three-goal deficit against the New York Islanders. Alex Ovechkin scored…

Capitals’ Keys to Success in Revenge Games Versus Islanders

Aidan Fischer | January 26, 2021

The Washington Capitals suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. It was their second game without Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov, and Ilya Samsonov. Picking…

Which East Division Teams Will Make the Playoffs?

Aidan Fischer | January 14, 2021

A couple of weeks ago, the NHL announced the division realignment for the 2020-21 season. The East Division looks a lot like the Metropolitan, with the Carolina Hurricanes and the…

Capitals Keys to 2020-21 Success: Improved Power Play & Goaltending

Aidan Fischer | January 7, 2021

The calendar year of 2020 was not kind to the Washington Capitals. They went 14-11-3 in the regular season and were losing their lead in the Metropolitan Division before the…

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