Top 5 Forward Duos in the NHL
Finding the right line combinations is key to any hockey team’s success, and it can often take several seasons to find the perfect trio. Once the right one is in…
Alex Ovechkin
NHL 2021-22 Power Rankings: Week 27
Welcome to the 27th edition of my weekly NHL Power Rankings for The Hockey Writers, where the league’s top half is evaluated. These rankings will focus on how teams have performed…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Alex Ovechkin left Sunday’s game with an upper-body injury. How bad is it and will he miss any significant time? Meanwhile, what is the latest on…
Capitals Have Sights on Higher Playoff Seed After Impressive Road Trip
The Washington Capitals just finished a five-game road trip in the midst of what was supposed to be a difficult April on schedule. Ten of the 14 games scheduled for…
NHL Stats News: Rangers, Oilers, Flames, Penguins, Panthers, Capitals
On the latest edition of NHL Stats News, we look at multiple New York Rangers players hitting milestones, Mike Smith and Connor McDavid leading a surging Edmonton Oilers, and the…
NHL Talk: Oilers, Capitals, Golden Knights, Kraken & Coyotes
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the…
NHL Talk: Flames, Canucks, Capitals, Golden Knights, Hurricanes & Kraken
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” we’ll look at the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of…
Capitals’ First-Round Matchup Will Be Tough No Matter What
After Saturday’s win against the Montreal Canadians, Washington remains three points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins for third in the Metropolitan Division. With only seven games remaining in the 2021-22 regular…
Top 15 NHL Power Forwards
It is a rare commodity for an NHL player to have the size, strength, skill, and intelligence to dominate on the ice each and every night. This particular combination is…
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…
NHL Stats News: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Panthers, Capitals
In the latest edition of NHL Stats News, Sidney Crosby has reached more historic marks, Auston Matthews continues his torrid goal-scoring pace, and we recap a historic hat trick for…
Capitals: Panthers Would Be Tough But Beatable First-Round Opponent
Although there’s plenty left to play for down the stretch, it feels as though the Washington Capitals will finish the regular season where they currently stand: fourth in the Metropolitan…