Dale Hunter Leaves Lasting Impression on Capitals
The Washington Capitals parted ways with Bruce Boudreau during the 2011-12 season. Luckily for Boudreau, the Anaheim Ducks came calling.The Capitals however, felt just as fortunate to be able…
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Capitals Invade MSG for Game 7
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Tonight the Washington Capitals visit the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden for Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. For the Capitals, it’s one final…
Playoff Pool Chutes And Ladders: A Brave New World!
Welcome to the second season ladies and gentlemen. Just because the regular season is over does not mean the fantasy fun ends. Playoff pools are becoming more popular than ever.…
Bruins vs. Capitals Series Preview, Part II: Even-Strength
The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals will meet Thursday in game one of their seven-game Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. The Caps won three of four meetings between the clubs…
Past Playoff Failures Will Serve As Motivation For Caps… In A Different Way
After finally regaining playoff-team status in the 2008 NHL postseason in surprise-fashion during Bruce Boudreau’s first season as the team’s head coach, the Washington Capitals still have found themselves no further…
Behind the Numbers: Power-Plays No Longer Rule the Game
The “New NHL” is not so new anymore. After the player lockout in 2004-05 saw an entire season canceled, the NHL’s front office made an effort to change the game…
Caps Looking in the Mirror Against Montreal?
Overall, the Washington Capitals have not had the best season to date and still find themselves on the outside-looking-in at the playoffs, sitting at 9th in the Eastern Conference. However,…
Hunter vs. Dineen: Caps Overtake Panthers, Continue the Fight for First
Dale Hunter and Kevin Dineen were similar players that played around the same time period. Hunter, once captain of the Washington Capitals, played 19 seasons in the NHL, and finished…
Knocking on the Door: Washington’s Success Rides on Scoring Chances
Ever since Dale Hunter took over head coaching duties in Washington last Monday, the Capitals have gone 1-2, finally earning their first win Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators in…
Devils Take Back End of Home-and-Home Series Over Caps, 3-2
The Caps were able to break their two-game mini-funk, winning 3-1 in New Jersey Friday night over the Devils, but couldn’t keep it up as they lost 3-2 via shootout…
Boudreau Makes Statement In Win Over Anaheim
Last night, the Washington Capitals came back from a 3-0 deficit in the second period to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 in overtime. No one is talking about that this…
Balance Key to Capitals’ Success
The Washington Capitals are off to their best start in franchise history. In the last few seasons, the Capitals have set many new franchise records, as they have their most…