Today in Hockey History: Feb. 5
Feb. 5 has had a little bit of everything over the years. We saw one of the coolest moments in All-Star Game history. One of the greatest goaltenders to ever…
Peter Bondra
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 3
This has been a very intriguing date in the history of the National Hockey League. In Detroit, two all-time greats who shared the same last name left their mark. More…
Washington Capitals’ 50-Goal Scorers
In 44 years of hockey, through the team’s darkest seasons and golden eras, plenty of scoring sensations have suited up for the Washington Capitals. Surprisingly, for a team that did not win their first Stanley Cup until 2018, five different Capitals have breached the 50-goal barrier, more than on half of the “Original Six” teams. Only three Toronto Maple Leafs, three Chicago Blackhawks, and three New York Rangers have ever managed the same feat over a combined 287 seasons.
The Top Ten Washington Capitals Wingers of All Time
The Caps have had some great wingers in their time. Some are Hall of Famers, some are team record setters while others are current superstars. In compiling and grading this…
Verizon Center: Proud Home of the Capitals
Since the start of the New Year, the Washington Capitals have solidly stood their ground at their home arena, Verizon Center — making it a difficult place for opponents to…
Backstrom & Bondra: Falling Short of 100 Greatest
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the NHL and at a recent event in Los Angeles commemorating this occasion, six former and current Capitals received the distinction as the…
Would Hot Capitals Move a Fan Favorite if They Could?
It’s funny how life works sometimes. Twelve years ago – almost to the day – on Feb. 19, 2004, just like the rest of the Washington Capitals faithful, I heard…
The Washington Capitals Franchise Four
The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
Three Supersized Slovakian Prospects
Slovakian hockey in North America is chiefly defined by speed and points. Peter Stastny’s 1.268 points per game is good for ninth all-time in the NHL. Marian Hossa needs 14 goals…
Familiar Last Names on Draft Day: Related Or Not?
One of the many signs indicating your own advancing age is when NHL players you grew up watching, seemingly out of nowhere, have kids that are NHL draft eligible. But…
Ottawa Senators: The One-And-Dones
Ottawa Senators: The One-And-Dones View image | gettyimages.com With the trade deadline approaching, many teams will make trades to improve their team for a playoff drive. The most…
Peter Bondra Belongs In The Hockey Hall Of Fame
When did you start watching hockey? When did you commit to spending a few hours, every other day, for two-thirds of the year, to being a spectator? When did you…