How the Washington Capitals Defense Improved
The revamped Washington Capitals blue line has moved Barry Trotz’s squad closer to competing for a Stanley Cup championship. They’re a legit contender yet, but with the growth of a…
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Flyers Backcheck: Voracek ‘Caps’ off Second Straight Win
The Flyers seem to be getting the hang of this overtime thing. Jakub Voracek’s overtime game-winning goal on Thursday night lifted Philadelphia to their second straight win, as the Flyers…
Should the Washington Capitals Re-Sign Mike Green?
The additions of Matt Niskanen and Brooks Orpik this summer to the Washington Capitals defense put the future of Mike Green in question. The 29-year-old Calgary native has had a…
Truculence, Toughness, Trotz – The New and Improved Washington Capitals
The Atmosphere and Direction in Washington is Changing… For the Better Once the 2013-14 season concluded, the Washington Capitals were left without a identity. The Washington Capitals organization went from…
Washington Capitals Season Preview: Not There Yet
The Washington Capitals missed the playoffs by three points last season under former coach and player Adam Oates, three measly standings points. There’s a lot that has changed in the…
Losing Orpik Makes the Penguins Better
The Pittsburgh Penguins went through as many changes this offseason as some teams go through in a decade. They lost their head coach, their GM, a 40-goal scorer, and lost…
John Carlson: Washington Capitals 2014-15 Player Preview
Consistency is something that is valuable in the NHL. If there has been one bright spot on the Capitals blueline for the past several years, it has been John Carlson. …
Mike Green: Washington Capitals 2014-15 Player Preview
It was a slow year for Mike Green in 2013-2014. After a few years of shortened seasons due to injuries, Green was only twelve games shy of playing an entire…
5 Biggest Games for the Washington Capitals in 2014-2015
With the 2014-2015 NHL season quickly approaching, what games stand out the most on the Capitals schedule? Hockey season is almost back in full swing. The Washington Capitals are set…
Why the Washington Capitals Penalty Kill Can Improve
Compared to their elite power play the Washington Capitals penalty kill isn’t a strong part of the team. They finished 16th in the NHL last season with an 82% success…
5 Capitals Storylines That May Surprise You This Season
1) Alexander Ovechkin Takes Home the Rocket Richard Trophy (Again). It’s no secret that Ovechkin is a natural goal scorer, and it’d be no surprise to see him take home…
Pittsburgh Penguins Missing Parts on Defense
The Pittsburgh Penguins are still missing major parts on defense. With Brooks Orpik and Matt Niskanen signing contracts with the Washington Capitals, the Penguins have to replace a plus-minus rating of +33 (Niskanen) and…