NHL’s Top 5 All-Time Indigenous Players
*This was originally published in June 2021 The NHL has had 7,623 players suit up since it first started in 1917. Of those 7,000-plus players, only about 80 have been…
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Capitals’ Season Undone by Goaltending, Inconsistent Effort vs. Panthers
The Washington Capitals’ 2021-22 season ended in overtime Friday night at Capital One Arena, as the Florida Panthers sent the Caps home for the summer after a 4-3 win to…
3 Takeaways From Capitals’ Game 5 Collapse vs. the Panthers
In a disappointing 5-3 loss on Wednesday (May 11), the Washington Capitals allowed a three-goal lead to vanish versus the Florida Panthers, handing the Miami-based franchise outright control over the…
The TJ Oshie Trade Analyzed
It has been more than six years since a blockbuster trade went down during the offseason between the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. The Blues sent forward TJ…
NHL Talk: Capitals, Lightning, Stars & Blackhawks
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the…
NHL Talk: Canucks, Canadiens, Capitals & Oilers
In this edition of NHL Talk, here are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Listen to The Hockey Writers Podcast on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts, every weekday…
Capitals Desperately Need a Good February
The Washington Capitals should be thankful January is over. The team went 4-6-2 in the month which was good for 26th in the NHL in point percentage (.417), one spot…
Capitals’ Scoring Problems Can Be Solved With a Healthy Oshie
The Washington Capitals lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 on Monday evening. It was the first time the Capitals have been shut out on the year and the first…
Capitals’ Slump Resistance Points to Playoff Potential
The Washington Capitals have lost 11 of their 28 games so far, six of which occurring in overtime or a shootout. The team’s 40 points is currently best in the…
5 Takeaways From the Capitals’ First 10 Games
It happened again. For the fourth time in 10 games, the Washington Capitals fell in overtime on Thursday night, this time against the Florida Panthers. The Capitals’ latest OT loss…
Top 5 Most Successful NHL Players Born in Washington State
With the “Year of the Kraken” nearly upon us, it’s time to take a gander at the five players, to date, with the most successful playing careers born near the…
Capitals Need X-factor to Emerge on Offense to Remain Dangerous
The Washington Capitals were tied for the fourth-most goals in the NHL last season at 188, which helped them to the seventh-best record. They have been one of the most…