Today’s date is chock-full of great Stanley Cup playoff moments. May 13 has seen plenty of National Hockey League memories, including some epic comebacks, overtime history, and series-clinching wins. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments. It Was 4-1! Depending on which side of the Boston Bruins and
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The Washington Capitals will open the playoffs in an unusual spot this season, finishing in just the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and opening the postseason by facing the Presidents’ Trophy winning Florida Panthers in the first round. It’s the first time Washington has opened the playoffs on the road since 2012,
One of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history was nearly cut short on this date 39 years ago. April 13 has also provided plenty of big moments in both the regular season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready to take us back through the years
In the latest edition of NHL Stats News, Sidney Crosby has reached more historic marks, Auston Matthews continues his torrid goal-scoring pace, and we recap a historic hat trick for the Carolina Hurricanes. Then we go to the Florida Panthers, who have continued their road dominance to record-setting marks, Alex Ovechkin tied two NHL records
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 (Monday to Friday), for THW contributors discussing the hottest topics around the NHL and hockey world. Click here to follow The Hockey Writers Podcast on your favourite audio
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 (Monday to Friday), for THW contributors discussing the hottest topics around the NHL and hockey world. Click here to follow The Hockey Writers Podcast on your favourite audio
This edition of the NHL Stat Corner looks at three sets of longtime rivals: the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, and Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. First off, we look at history made by two players from the Penguins, and dominance under a new head coach in Edmonton. Then
The St. Louis Blues open a five-game homestand tonight against the Washington Capitals. The game marks the Capitals’ first appearance in St. Louis since Oct. 2, 2019 – when the Blues raised the Stanley Cup banner. Here’s a look at the storylines and projections ahead of tonight’s matchup: 2 Storylines: Blues (19-10-5) COVID Strikes Blues Again It
Well, the pause wasn’t as detrimental for some teams as it was dramatically assumed to be. The NHL returned to action after an extended break and the Washington Capitals picked up where they left off, earning points in their last three contests. The team defeated the Nashville Predators 5-3 on Dec. 29, then took care
Since hockey has returned from the extended Christmas break, there have been some great games and a ton of stats and milestones to wrap up 2021. We take a look at some players who have gone above and beyond this past year and others who are just starting out. Everything you need to know about
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 their fixtures than the teams around them, head coach Peter Laviolette’s side has occupied a playoff spot all season – and won’t be slipping out
This latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner covers the past two days (Friday/Saturday) since the NHL took a one-day break for American Thanksgiving. Scoring highlights this entry with lots more player and team stats and milestones from around the NHL. Ovechkin Goals Fuel the Capitals Alex Ovechkin is tied for the sixth-most hat tricks
Two of the greatest goal scorers in National Hockey League history excelled on this date. Plus, a whole slew of Hall of Fame goaltenders left their mark on the game, and this proved to be a very big date for southern California hockey. So, let’s take a trip back in time and revisit all the
Welcome to Capitals Weekly! In this weekly column, I will take a look at the Washington Capitals’ upcoming games and highlight any potential storylines or matchups to watch, all while giving my predictions on how the Caps will do in that span. As always, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section down below.
The Washington Capitals head into training camp in Arlington, Virginia, this month following one of the quietest offseasons in recent memory. Washington’s biggest trade over the summer was acquiring goaltender Vitek Vanecek (“A week after losing Vitek Vanecek to Seattle, Capitals reacquire goalie from Kraken,” The Washington Post, July 28, 2021) from the Seattle Kraken