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Washington Capitals Must Continue Winning Ways in Winnipeg
March 16th, 2012
With 12 games remaining in the 2011-12 season, every contest is a playoff-type, must-win game for the Washington Capitals.If the Great 8 and company are going to play for Lord Stanley’s Cup this spring, than they must treat every game as if they are on the brink of elimination. Well, ...
For Washington Capitals, It’s Simple: Fix the Power Play, Win the Stanley Cup
October 7th, 2011
As the Washington Capitals prepare to take the ice for their 37th NHL season on Saturday night, one thing is abundantly clear; the pressure to win the franchise's first Stanley Cup is as high as it has ever been during the team’s existence. Sure, the Caps were favorites last year ...
Washington Capitals Exceed Cap in Karl Alzner Deal
July 15th, 2011
According to Capitals.com, the Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Karl Alzner to a two-year contract, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.The deal is good news for Caps fans as Alzner was the only remaining restricted free agent to be signed from last year's roster. Alzner, who is just 22 ...
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers: Semin & Ovechkin Propel Caps in Game 1
April 14th, 2011
If you were around the Washington, D.C. area about 10:45 last evening, then you no doubt felt the air temperature rise about 10 degrees.
It was not a weather phenomena, it was Washington Capitals fans exhaling after their team won late in the first overtime, beating the New York Rangers 2-1 in Game ...
NHL Playoff Predictions 2011: Projecting Winners for the Entire NHL Playoffs
April 11th, 2011
It took until the last scheduled game of the NHL regular season to complete this year’s Stanley Cup playoff picture, but it is fair to say that after last year’s tournament, no one should be counted out. The final team into this year’s field was last year’s champion, the Chicago ...
Washington Capitals Claim Eastern Conference Title, No. 1 Seed in NHL Playoffs
April 9th, 2011
Thanks to the Buffalo Sabres' overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers last evening, the Washington Capitals were able to clinch their second straight eastern conference title and No. 1 overall seed for the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs.
As the No. 1 seed, the Capitals will have home ice advantage straight through the conference ...
Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens: Braden Holtby Leads Caps D in Shutout
March 26th, 2011
Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby idolized Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy in his youth. Roy, who spent a little over 10 seasons in Montreal, led the Canadiens to a Stanley Cup title in 1986 and then again in 1993.
Holtby, who is openly competing with Michael Neuvirth and Semyon Varlamov for a chance to become the ...
Washington Capitals: How Does This Trap Stack Up to the Devils and Red Wings?
March 24th, 2011
While the phrase, "And down the stretch they come,” conjures up thoughts of another great spring time rite of passage, I'm speaking of the final two weeks of the NHL's regular season. After a season of adversity, the Washington Capitals have once again positioned themselves as a Stanley Cup contender.
As one of ...
Alex Ovechkin To Miss Big Eastern Conference Showdown with Philadelphia Flyers
March 21st, 2011
In a move that appears to be similar to that of the Colts or Patriots resting Peyton Manning or Tom Brady in Week 17 or 18 of the NFL season, the Washington Capitals have announced that star forward and team captain Alexander Ovechkin will not play Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.
“He ...
Michael Neuvirth Earns 4th Shutout to Get Washington Capitals Back on Track
March 18th, 2011
Stop the season and let the playoffs begin.
Last night, Michael Neuvirth earned his fourth shutout of the season and his young career, leading the Washington capitals to a 3-0 victory over the surging but desperate New Jersey Devils.
The four shutouts are now tops among all rookie goalies in the NHL, as the ...