Today in Hockey History: April 25
April 25 has provided us with some great playoff moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. Two of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of…
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Today in Hockey History: April 24
If you had to choose two words to describe April 24 throughout the history of the National Hockey League, “overtime goal” would be the perfect pair to use. This date…
Today in Hockey History: April 23
Some of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” teams made postseason memories on this date. However, there are plenty of the league’s newer franchises that made their mark on Stanley…
Capitals History: Reliving 1987’s Easter Epic vs. the Islanders
Fans drove into the parking lots of the Capital Centre in Landover on a warm Saturday evening on April 18, 1987, expecting to see the thrills and excitement of playoff…
Today in Hockey History: April 16
April 16 is a huge date amongst the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises, with four of them winning the Stanley Cup. There are also plenty of Hall of Fame…
Capitals History: Hunter’s OT Goal Lifts Washington Past Flyers in 1988
Before the Washington Capitals went on their Stanley Cup run in the spring of 2018, there was no doubt what was the most memorable goal during their four-decade history. There…
Today in Hockey History: April 13
One of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history was nearly cut short on this date 39 years ago. April 13 has also provided plenty of big moments in…
Revisiting the Capitals’ Disastrous Jagr Trade
Just hours after Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin claimed his second consecutive ESPY award for Best NHL Player, a Capitals star of the past took to social media to take…
Capitals History: Home Team Sports’ Beginnings in 1984
Being a hockey fan in the Washington area during the 1980s was a much different experience that it is today. While fans today have the choice of watching the majority…
Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy
When thinking about former Boston Bruins and current New York Islanders defender Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether…
Ovechkin, His Milestone Goals & the Goalies He Beat
On June 26, 2004, the Washington Capitals drafted Alexander Ovechkin with the first overall selection in the NHL Draft. It was known then that he would be a special player…
Today in Hockey History: March 12
The man known as the “Golden Jet” made numerous memories on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, a handful of impressive streaks were extended, and one best goal-scorers…