5 Capitals That Will Be Key to a Successful 2020-21 Season
With the Washington Capitals set to start their season in Buffalo against the Sabres just a week from now, the uncertainty over what the team can accomplish in the short…
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Capitals’ Time as Cup Contender Dwindling
Just a little under a year ago, the Washington Capitals played their first home game of the calendar year 2020, recording perhaps their most memorable result of the entire year.…
Capitals Have Limited Options With Lundqvist News
The Washington Capitals’ plan to help Ilya Samsonov succeed Braden Holtby in net got upended on Thursday afternoon, as goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who signed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal…
Capitals’ Top 2 Prospects Must Develop Properly
The Washington Capitals core consisting of Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, T.J Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom, and John Carlson are key contributing factors on any effective team. Oshie is a reliable scorer…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Capitals, Hurricanes, Coyotes, Maple Leafs, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Chicago Blackhawks’ goaltender Corey Crawford and his return to the lineup. Meanwhile, a goaltender out of Washington is now done for…
Holtby’s Last Hurrah with the Caps?
Braden Holtby has been counted out before. For those with short memories, in the midst of the worst statistical season to that point in his career in 2017-18, Holtby lost…
Capitals’ Samsonov Making a Calder Trophy Push
Ilya Samsonov, the Washington Capitals’ highly touted first-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and presumptive goalie of the future, finally got his chance in the NHL this season.…
Capitals Ignore Consequences of Overpaying Backstrom
You would have a hard time denying Washington Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom has been a $9.2 million player over the course of his current 10-year contract. The problem is the…
Ovechkin, Samsonov Lead Capitals over Hurricanes 2-0
WASHINGTON — By now, it almost seems like no big deal when Alex Ovechkin reaches another milestone. Ovechkin scored two first-period goals Monday night and moved into 11th place on…
THW’s Goalie News: MacLellan Backs Holtby, Boucher’s Historic Night
In today’s goalie news, we’ll talk about a general manager backing his netminder. Plus, we’ll revisit an incredibly historic night in the career of a journeyman goaltender. MacLellan Backs Holtby…
THW’s Goalie News: Fleury Skips ASG, Lehner Honored & More
We only had two games on the National Hockey League schedule on Friday night, but we got another road win from a top rookie. Also, the Pacific Division gets a…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Hall, More
In today’s NHL Rumors rundown, are the Montreal Canadiens looking to add a defenseman? Do the Washington Capitals have a goaltending controversy? Plus, what’s the latest between the New Jersey…