Washington Capitals Select Lucas Johansen #28 Overall Andrew Forbes | June 24, 2016 With the 28th pick in the 2016 NHL Draft the Washington Capitals selected Lucas Johansen from the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL). About Lucas Johansen It’s in…
Caps Built on Foundation of Alzner & Carlson Dan Rice | March 28, 2016 They were both first round picks of the Washington Capitals, both became regulars in the lineup starting in 2010-11 and now as the Caps are about to enter the postseason…
Always Steady Alzner Makes Big Strides for Capitals Scott Lowe | February 8, 2016 On a team full of highly skilled players with MVP-type capabilities in the midst of a potential record-setting season that has already had its share of amazing individual and team…
Capitals Keep Winning Thanks to Next Men Up Scott Lowe | December 9, 2015 Many years ago, long after Bobby Bowden had built his Florida State football program into a national powerhouse, there was an interview with him that always comes to mind when…
5 Observations From Washington’s First 5 Games Ben Lutz | October 22, 2015 It has been a glorious start to the season so far for the Washington Capitals. The team is 4-1-0 and has rolled through three straight wins outscoring the opposition 14-4.…
NHL’s Most Underrated Defenseman: Capitals’ John Carlson Glynn Cosker | May 17, 2015 Washington Capitals’ defenseman John Carlson made a major name for himself as a junior. Who can ever forget his amazing goal from the point in the 2010 World Junior Hockey…
The Washington Capitals’ Recipe for Success in Game 3 Glynn Cosker | May 4, 2015 In a way, it’s a shame that Alex Ovechkin’s incredible goal against the New York Rangers over the weekend was not a winning goal – or even a goal in…
Who Should Canuck Fans Cheer For? Trevor Beggs | April 30, 2015 Are you over it yet? It’s been almost a week since the Canucks completely blew, ahem, I mean lost to a hungry and youthful Calgary Flames squad. Don’t worry Canuck…
Late Birthday Prospects: The Biggest Risks Of The NHL Draft? Derek Neumeier | January 12, 2015 On June 22nd, 2007 the Boston Bruins selected forward Zach Hamill 8th overall in that year’s NHL Entry Draft. At first glance, the pick didn’t look so bad. Hamill was…
How the Washington Capitals Defense Improved Matthew Speck | January 9, 2015 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…
John Carlson: Washington Capitals 2014-15 Player Preview George Foussekis | September 16, 2014 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. …
Why the Washington Capitals Penalty Kill Can Improve Matthew Speck | August 18, 2014 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…