Capitals Need to Re-Sign Brenden Dillon
In 2018, the Washington Capitals made a minor trade with the Chicago Blackhawks just prior to the trade deadline that seemed like nothing that required much analysis. Four months later…
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Capitals Need to Target Free Agent Dylan DeMelo
The Washington Capitals were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round for the second consecutive season. The difference between this year and last year is that the…
Mike Green Was Always Under the Radar & Underappreciated
It’s official: one of the Washington Capitals’ “Young Guns” has officially retired. For those unfamiliar, the “Young Guns” was the nickname for Alex Ovechkin, Nick Backstrom, Alex Semin and Mike…
Capitals Could Get More From Kuznetsov as a Winger
For as long as he has been a member of the Washington Capitals, Evgeny Kuznetsov has been a centre. He started out in the bottom six and played his way…
Capitals’ Playoff Success Could Ride on Vrana’s Shoulders
The Washington Capitals have recently completed their round-robin tournament and are now gearing up for what is hopefully a nice, long playoff run. In order for it to be long,…
Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders Series Preview
It is officially set in stone. After going through the qualifying round/round-robin tournament unsure of who their first-round opponent will be, it has been decided that the Washington Capitals will…
Capitals’ Vanecek Emerges as Likely Backup for Next Season
At the start of this season, Washington Capitals fans knew they were in for a transitional period. Not a transition from the Caps being a good team to a rebuilding…
3 Underrated Capitals From the Ovechkin Era
Ever since Alexander Ovechkin joined the Washington Capitals’ lineup for the start of the 2005-06 season, he has been the face of the franchise. He has become a perennial 50-goal…
Capitals Have a Bit of Everything in T.J. Oshie
Surprisingly, one of the most popular players in the NHL is T.J. Oshie of the Washington Capitals. I say surprisingly because it’s uncommon for such a popular player to have…
Capitals Must Fix Power Play for Playoffs
The Washington Capitals return to playing meaningful hockey on Aug. 3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning after an over 140-day hiatus from action. They are jumping right into playoff hockey,…
These Playoffs Are Braden Holtby’s Time to Shine
There’s no point in trying to argue it: Braden Holtby did not have a very good 2019-20 season. I don’t think he would argue it because we have seen how…
Capitals Need Holtby, Kuznetsov & Hathaway to Step Up in the Playoffs
As the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs approach, the Washington Capitals are entering one of the most confusing and uncertain postseasons in their 46-year history. Every player on every team is…