John Carlson Leads Capitals’ Blue Line
Though the Washington Capitals entered Tuesday’s match-up against the Toronto Maple Leafs with three different defensive pairings, John Carlson appeared on all of them within about five minutes after puck…
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Penalty Problems Plague Capitals but Djoos Shines
Thrown into the throes of NHL action, Washington Capitals defenseman Christian Djoos made his rookie debut in style. His first time seeing NHL ice would be in a high-stakes rivalry…
Penalty Kill Huge in Capitals Strong Start
Though there was some concern that losing big-name players and filling their voids with prospects would not translate to the dominance that the Washington Capitals have had over the league…
We Need to Talk About Sidney Crosby
Despite a three-point performance and first star honors in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, Sidney Crosby’s night would be defined by a scrum with P.K. Subban and a…
Penguins’ Fleury Finding Redemption
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury is finding redemption. He is at last breaking free from the shackles of previous playoff mediocrity that have bound his reputation for years. After a 2009…
Recap: Penalties Kill Stars, Caps Win
Penalties killed the Dallas Stars Saturday night. Through 40 minutes, the Stars led the visiting Washington Capitals 3-1. They were fast, physical, and with the exception of two fighting majors…
Capitals Defense to Protect in Expansion
Depth on the blue line has always been the Achilles’ heel of the Washington Capitals. General manager Brian MacLellan sought to address this issue by signing free agents Matt Niskanen…
Recap: Capitals Soar Past Flyers, Win 9th Straight
With the Washington Capitals‘ recent hot streak, many were curious as to how long they could keep this momentum up. After a scoreless first period Sunday, the Capitals went on to…
Capitals Look to Finish Back-to-Back Wins Against Habs
These Washington Capitals that we have seen over the last six games are the ones we’ve gotten used to. They have no problem scoring, know how to play a solid…
Recap: Capitals Outlast Hurricanes for Sixth Straight Victory
Washington’s matchup with the Hurricanes Friday was bound to be one of their biggest challenges of late, considering their 5-1 loss to Carolina earlier this season. While it wasn’t pretty, the…
Recap: Islanders Lose Tough One to Capitals
The New York Islanders fell to the visiting Washington Capitals 4-2 at Barclays Center Tuesday night. Matt Niskianen scored twice in the third period to break a 2-2 tie. This…
Recap: Capitals Shut Down Islanders, Win Fifth Straight
Despite trailing early after the first period, the Washington Capitals came back with a vengeance, taking an impressive 4-2 win over the New York Islanders. With their win, Washington tied…