Capitals’ 3 Early Christmas Gifts for 2021-22 Season
After a bewildering start to the season, the Washington Capitals enter the festive period flying high in the standings and in good spirits. Although the Caps have fulfilled more of…
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Capitals Are Keeping Stanley Cup Window Wide Open This Season
After a rivalry-infused realignment last season, the NHL restored its divisions in 2021-22. The east is loaded; six of the top seven teams are from the conference, and the Atlantic…
Capitals’ Third-Period Collapses Leave Room for Improvement
The Washington Capitals’ starts, all things considered, have been very good this season. However, the finishes have become a concern as of late. While the Capitals have a bit of…
Capitals’ Underperformance on Florida Road Trip Continues Recent Trends
Hockey and Florida don’t traditionally pair as well as, say, a cabernet sauvignon and ribeye, but two of the best teams in the NHL call the Sunshine State home. The…
Capitals Not Taking Advantage of Overtime Opportunities
A lot has gone well for the Washington Capitals this season, with points in nine of 10 games, but there’s one area that hasn’t been as successful: 3-on-3 overtime. Washington…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 10
Aug. 10 has been a hectic day in National Hockey League history. A relocated team got its new identity and logo. An expansion team made its first-ever trade. A coaching…
Capitals’ Lackluster Game 4 & 5 Performances Conjure Demons of the Past
After three tightly contested games that went to overtime, the Washington Capitals delivered back-to-back dud performances against the Boston Bruins in Game 4 and Game 5 of their first-round playoff…
Capitals’ Defensive Miscues Cost Them Again in Game 3
It happened a few times in the regular season: the Washington Capitals held the lead in the third period, but defensive miscues led to the tying goal. Back in February,…
Capitals Look to Fine Tune Before Deadline & Playoff Run
In a normal NHL season, as the calendar turns to April, the Washington Capitals would be readying their lineup for the playoffs, with just a handful of games left. But…
Capitals Finding Success Against the Pesky Islanders
The Washington Capitals came out of the gate strong, then hit a speed bump, and then got back on the wave they were riding at the start of the season…
Washington Capitals Mid-Season Mailbag
The Washington Capitals are 25 games into their 56-game season. As they approach the halfway point, It’s a good time to answer some questions about the team, how the season…
Capitals’ Health and Perseverance Key to Postseason Run
The Washington Capitals are two points below the New York Islanders for the MassMutual East Divison lead. However, the standings are tight, and fans have a right to be wary…