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• Clay Stevenson: 2024 Annual Review and Forecast

We continue our Washington Capitals annual prospect review and forecast series with Clay Stevenson, goaltender for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL). (You can access all our Capitals Prospect Reports and player analysis on our “Prospects” page in the top … Continue reading →...2024
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• NHL Rumors: Utah Hockey Club, Washington Capitals, and the Boston Bruins

Jeremy Swayman could get into the $9 million range. The Washington Capitals have extra money for a top-six if they can find one....2024
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• Thompson inks deal with Stingrays
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, announced that the club has signed defenseman Blake Thompson to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Thompson, 31, is entering … Continue reading → The post Thompson inks deal with Stingrays first appeared ...2024
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• NHL Rumors: Utah Hockey Club, Washington Capitals, and the Boston Bruins

Jeremy Swayman could get into the $9 million range. The Washington Capitals have extra money for a top-six if they can find one....2024
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• Vincent Iorio: 2024 Annual Review and Forecast

We continue our Washington Capitals annual prospect review and forecast series with Vincent Iorio, defenseman for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL). (You can access all of our Capitals Prospect Reports and player analysis on our “Prospects” page in the … Continue reading →...2024
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• Capitals Eyeing Top Forward After Kuznetsov Contract Termination

The post Capitals Eyeing Top Forward After Kuznetsov Contract Termination appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Could the Washington Capitals be eyeing a top-six forward via trade now that Evgeny Kuznetsov's contract is off of their books? The post Capitals Eyeing Top Forward After Kuznetsov Contract Termination appeared first on NHL Trade Talk....2024
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• Lost in the Avalanche: Wojtek Wolski

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images He was a high-flying forward who tapered off toward the end of his career. In this edition of Lost in the Avalanche, Wojtek Wolski is the man to go over. The forward was born in Poland and then moved to Canada to embark on his hockey adventure. Wolski was highly rated for having a solid junior career with the Brampton Battalion for four seasons...2024
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• The Day The Music Died

Don McLean has two number-one songs in music history. While the song "Vincent" isn't as popular as his song inspired by the plane crash that took the lives of musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson in 1959, there's something about McLean's lyrics of "the day the music died" that linger when you listen to his hit "American Pie". McLean never really spoke a lot about the meaning of...2024
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• Capitals Get Swept, Get the Golf Clubs!

The Washington Capitals fell 4-2 to the New York Rangers, ending their NHL season. Despite some standout performances, including Hendrix Lapierre's first playoff goal, they were unable to secure a win. Ovechkin's lack of points was a surprise, but the experience gained by the team's younger players may motivate them for the next season. Considerations for the offseason include signing Connor McMic...2024
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• Rangers need to go for the throat in Game 2
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• Capitals' Nick Jensen walks out of arena, avoids hospital trip after being stretchered off
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Jensen walked out of the arena with his family, avoiding a trip to the hospital after the Washington Capitals defenseman crashed headfirst into the boards and was stretchered off the ice Saturday....2024
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• Washington Capitals Fade After Dominant Start In 4-1 Loss To Pittsburgh Penguins; Eller Records 400th Career Point

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 4-1 at Capital One Arena on Thursday night in right-wing Tom Wilson’s first game back from his suspension. The loss dropped their record to 36-29-10 (.547 … Continue reading →...2024
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• Peterka scores twice and Buffalo Sabres use 3rd-period surge in 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — JJ Peterka and the Buffalo Sabres haven’t given up on their slim chances of crashing the NHL playoff party....2024
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• Recap: Avalanche complete thrilling comeback over Penguins

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images What more can you say about this special, special team? The hottest team in the league showed their worth in this win. The Colorado Avalanche came back from a 4-0 deficit toward the end of the second period and won 5-4 in overtime over the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was far from a great game for the Avalanche, but they got the important two points in the...2024
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• Capitals' Wilson suspended 6 games for stick to the face of Leafs' Gregor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson was suspended six games Friday for his stick to the face of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor....2024
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• Caps F Wilson banned 6 games for high sticking

Veteran Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was suspended six games by the NHL on Friday for a high-sticking incident Wednesday against Toronto Maple Leafs center Noah Gregor....2024
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2024
"Photo: X/@Capitals The Washington Capitals downed the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia."

2023
"The Washington Capitals announced on Friday morning that they have signed right-wing Tom Wilson to a seven-year contract extension that will carry a $6."

2022
"Washington Capitals hire Emily Engel-Natzke as first full-time female coach in NHL history"

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"5 million deal to return to the Washington Capitals."

2020
"The Washington Capitals have fired head coach Todd Reirden three days after being eliminated from the playoffs by the Islanders in five games."

2019
"On a team full of deep talent at every position, Jakub Vrana has quietly emerged as one of the Washington Capitals' most valuable players in 2019-20 – and he's doing it efficiently, too."

2018
"The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Washington Capitals 7-1 Friday night at the United Center — but that’s not the story."

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"The Washington Capitals are all in."

2016
"- The Washington Capitals have signed right wing Tom Wilson to a $4 million, two-year contract."

2015
"fans, earlier in the week the Washington Capitals fell to the New York Rangers in Game 7 after leading the series 3-1."

2014
"During Monday night's game versus the Washington Capitals, MSG Network's Shannon Hogan pulled New York Islanders center Anders Lee aside for an interview after the first period."

• Thompson inks deal with Stingrays
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• Capitals Eyeing Top Forward After Kuznetsov Contract Termination
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• Hawerchuk signs with Stingrays
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, announced today that the club has signed forward Ben Hawerchuk to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Hawerchuk, 26, puts … Continue reading → The post Hawerchuk signs with Stingrays first appeared on Pro ...2024
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• Allen Americans Update - Roster, Affiliation, Press Conference, Player's Status, Zawyer Ownership, ECHL Salaries and More

- The Allen Americans announced their fourth player for the 2024-25 season yesterday and all four are returning from last year's team. Here is the current roster with stats from last seasonGoaliesMarco Costantini - 24 games, 3.19 GAA, .913 save percentage DefensemenRyan Gagnon - 48 games, 8 points (0G, 8A), 52 PIMS, +5Justin Allen - 38 games, 10 points (2G, 8A), 16 PIMS, -2ForwardsEasto...2024
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• Bye Bye Birdy

There's no denying that Evgeny Kuznetsov is a talented hockey player. He won a Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018 when he had an incredible playoff run where he scored 12 goals and 32 points in 24 games, he's been 70-point player four times in his career, and he's scored at least 19 goals in six seasons. Since being drafted by the Capitals 26th-overall in 2010, he's scored 575 points...2024
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• NHL News: Carolina Hurricanes, and the Washington Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes re-sign Jack Drury, and the Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract....2024
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• Revisiting The Washington Capitals Organizational Depth Chart Following The 2024 Draft And Start Of Free Agency

We originally presented our first look at the Washington Capitals organizational depth chart back in May just prior to the 2024 NHL Entry Draft (here). The initial glance provided a pre-draft look at the Capitals organizational depth, position by position … Continue reading →...2024
• NHL News: Carolina Hurricanes, and the Washington Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes re-sign Jack Drury, and the Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract....2024
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• Kuznetsov placed on unconditional waivers by Hurricanes for purpose of terminating contract
Evgeny Kuznetsov was placed on unconditional waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday for the purpose of terminating his contract. The 32-year-old forward had one season left on an eight-year, $62.4 million contract he signed with the Washington Capitals on … Continue reading → The post Kuznetsov placed on unconditional waivers by Hurricanes for purpose of terminating contract f...2024
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• Report: Agent Refutes Reports Of Former Washington Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov’s Contract Termination

After news broke on Monday that former Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov and the Carolina Hurricanes were working on terminating the final year of his contract that carries a $7.8 million cap hit, agent Shumi Babev said that it it … Continue reading →...2024
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• Allen Americans Update - Roster, Affiliation, Press Conference, Player's Status, Zawyer Ownership, ECHL Salaries and More
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• Bye Bye Birdy
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• Lost in the Avalanche: Wojtek Wolski
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• Capitals Re-sign Alex Limoges
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Alex Limoges to a one-year, two-way contract ($775,000/$300,000), president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. Limoges, 26, recorded 51 points (24g, 27a) in 62 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) … Continue reading → The post Capitals Re-sign Alex Limoges first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Washington Capitals Re-sign Alex Limoges To One-Year, Two-Way Contract

Photo: @PennStateMHKY The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Alex Limoges to a one-year, two-way contract ($775,000/$300,000), president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. Limoges, 26, recorded 51 points (24g, 27a) in 62 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) in … Continue reading →...2024
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• Avalanche lose Sean Walker, slew of others in free agency

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The salary cap has struck again, as the Colorado Avalanche will be without the services of Sean Walker, Brandon Duhaime, and Yakov Trenin next season. Sean Walker won’t be returning to the Colorado Avalanche next season. The 29-year-old defenceman has signed a five-year, $18 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes ($3.6 million AAV). Th...2024
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• Roy signs 6-year, $34.5 million contract with Capitals
Matt Roy signed a six-year, $34.5 million contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday. It has an average annual value of $5.75 million. The 29-year-old defenseman had 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 81 regular-season games for the Los … Continue reading → The post Roy signs 6-year, $34.5 million contract with Capitals first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Hockey's Sorta Done?

With hockey in North America officially coming to an end on Monday, I often get asked what I do in the summer on both the blog and radio show. The answer is easy: I still cover hockey. Yes, there are fewer stories from hockey to cover thanks the sport slowing down for a couple of months, but there are interviews and historic stories to explore. One of the best ways to get into those stories is by ...2024
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• The Other Trophy Won

It doesn't happen very often, but another team received a major hockey trophy last night as the Stanley Cup was being handed out. After winning two of three games in Palm Springs to return home with a 3-2 series lead, the Hershey Bears wrapped things up last night with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Coachella Valley Firebirds to win their 13th Calder Cup! For the first time since 2009 and 2010...2024
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• Burning Through Teams

When Pierre-Luc Dubois agreed to join Team Canada for the IIHF Men's World Championship in May, I thought this might be the opportunity for him to show the Los Angeles Kings that he could take games and dominate on the ice like many had hoped he would do with the Kings. His nine points was certainly a solid showing, but it wasn't like he proved to be the game-changing player that the Kings wanted ...2024
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• Allen Americans Update - Roster, Affiliation, Press Conference, Player's Status, Zawyer Ownership, ECHL Salaries and More
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• Bye Bye Birdy
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• Simply Disingenuous

There are always a few good storylines that come out of the draft when it comes to how much the game has grown across the planet. According to the NHL's public relations, sixteen nations saw players born inside their borders drafted on Friday and Saturday, and that's a very good number. Yes, Canada and the US still led the way, but there were some surprises as South Africa was represented for the ...2024
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• Here To Ruin Hockey

As a Penguins fan, I have been conditioned to loathe everything about the Washington Capitals over the many years they've shared a division and rivalry. From their insistence in clinging to the precious hope that Alexander Ovechkin overtakes Wayne Gretzky on the all-time goal-scoring list to their 2018 Stanley Cup victory, watching them play hockey lands somewhere between being eaten alive by shar...2024
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• MHH Roundtable: The Long Goodbye

Photo by Ashley Potts/NHLI via Getty Images The staff shares thoughts on Colorado’s second round playoff exit. Before a summer of uncertainty can unfold, we must put the 2023-24 Colorado Avalanche season to rest. After getting eliminated in six games in a tough second-round meeting with the Dallas Stars here are our thoughts as we reflect on what transpired. After getting knocked out in ...2024
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• NHL mock draft 2024: Macklin Celebrini gives Sharks what they’ve been missing

Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images The Sharks are getting a new star at the top of the 2024 NHL Draft. Here’s what happens after that. The San Jose Sharks are the big winners after the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, landing the No. 1 pick and Macklin Celebrini with it. Celebrini is nowhere near as highly touted as Connor Bedard was a year ago, but nevertheless he’s an absolute loc...2024
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• Capitals' Nick Jensen walks out of arena, avoids hospital trip after being stretchered off
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• Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL's playoff race

When April began, the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers looked on track to make the playoffs and the Colorado Avalanche had a good shot at winning the Central Division....2024
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• Recap: Avalanche complete thrilling comeback over Penguins
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• Capitals sign Tom Wilson to $4 million, 2-year contract
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have signed right wing Tom Wilson to a $4 million, two-year contract. Wilson will count $2 million against the salary cap over the length of the deal. He will earn $1.75 million next season and $2.25 m......2016
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• Eller craves stability after trade to Capitals
ARLINGTON, Va. - When Lars Eller was playing for the Montreal Canadiens, he was a man without a position whose name was constantly bandied about in trade talks. He wasn't comfortable. Following a trade to the Washington Capitals, Eller kno......2016
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• Capitals acquire Eller from Canadiens for 2nd-round picks
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Lars Eller from the Montreal Canadiens for two second-round picks. The Capitals traded second-round picks in 2017 and 2018 to the Canadiens for the 27-year-old Eller, who had 13 go......2016
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• Canadiens acquire Andrew Shaw from Blackhawks, trade Lars Eller to Capitals
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Andrew Shaw from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday for a pair of second round draft picks at the NHL draft. Montreal also traded forward Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals for second r......2016
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• Capitals' Braden Holtby wins Vezina Trophy as NHL's top goalie
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Braden Holtby won the Vezina Trophy on Wednesday night as the top goalie in the NHL. The Washington Capitals netminder equalled a single-season record with 48 wins to lead his team to the Presidents' Trophy as the league's t......2016
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• Capitals' Barry Trotz wins Jack Adams Award as NHL's top coach
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Barry Trotz of the Washington Capitals won the Jack Adams Award on Wednesday as the top coach in the NHL for 2015-16. The 53-year-old Trotz led the Capitals to 56-18-8 mark as the club captured the Presidents' Trophy as the ......2016
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• 'Washington Post' Sports Front Page Perfectly Sums Up Wizards' Loss to Hawks
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• Capitals Honor Victims of Paris Attacks by Lighting Rink in France's Flag Colors
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• Bye Bye Birdy
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• Lost in the Avalanche: Wojtek Wolski
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• Forgotten Washington Capitals: Tomas Vokoun
After Olaf Kolzig left the Washington Capitals in 2008, there was a big, crucial hole to fill in their lineup between the pipes. The team tried things with Jose Theodore,…...2024
• Washington Capitals retool to keep their playoff-contending window open during Ovechkin era

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — In the midst of overhauling the Washington Capitals this offseason, Brian MacLellan received Alex Ovechkin's seal of approval....2024
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• Top Washington Capitals Games To Look Forward To For 2024-25 Season

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images With the regular season schedule for the 2024-25 NHL season out, fans are circling dates and clearing their calendar to watch the best matchups, favorite teams and players from out of town, and some of … Continue reading →...2024
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• Capitals’ 2024-25 Schedule Released
On Tuesday, the NHL announced the regular-season schedules for all 32 clubs, including the Washington Capitals. This season will be the Caps’ 50th Anniversary celebration with special nights to commemorate…...2024
• Washington Capitals’ 2024-25 Regular Season Schedule Released

Photo: NHL.com The Washington Capitals and every team revealed their regular-season schedule for the 2024-25 NHL campaign on Tuesday. Washington will open their 50th anniversary season on Saturday, October 12 against the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena. Here … Continue reading →...2024
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• Avalanche lose Sean Walker, slew of others in free agency
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• Simply Disingenuous
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• Hockey's Sorta Done?
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• Flames Sunday Census: Grading Calgary’s first-round draft selections

It was another busy week for GM Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames. Last week the team finally traded Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils after months of speculation. The dust barely settled as Conroy traded forward Andrew Mangiapane to the Washington Capitals for a 2025 second-round pick on the eve of the Draft. … The post Flames Sunday Census: Grading Calgary’s first-round draf...2024
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• MHH Roundtable: The Long Goodbye
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• NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

T.J. Oshie would like to play again next year but ... Darcy Kuemper not worried about the speculation. The Pittsburgh Penguins must fix their bottom six....2024
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• NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

T.J. Oshie would like to play again next year but ... Darcy Kuemper not worried about the speculation. The Pittsburgh Penguins must fix their bottom six....2024
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• Maple Leafs buzz through Capitals for 5-1 win
In Toronto, the Maple Leafs hit for five goals in a 5-1 thumping of the visiting Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Tyler Bertuzzi hit for a double in the win. “That was big for us,” Bertuzzi said. “Really good first … Continue reading → The post Maple Leafs buzz through Capitals for 5-1 win first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Recap: Avalanche stars stripe the Capitals for big win after break

Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images Nathan MacKinnon’s second fourth-goal outing of the year propels Avs to a 6-2 win. The Colorado Avalanche returned from a three-day break and a five-game road trip to face the Washington Capitals for the first time this season. The combination of those first two elements can often be worrisome. A three-day break after playing a game every other day ca...2024
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• Capitals College Credits: Ryan Leonard Three-Point Weekend, Chase Clark Out Of The Lineup, David Gucciardi Racks Up 12 Penalty Minutes

During the second half of the college hockey season, anything can happen. This past weekend was filled with shocking upsets and intense action all around. It was no different for the six Washington Capitals’ student-athletes. Here is how the six … Continue reading →...2024
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• Recap: Avs end road trip with high-scoring win against Flyers

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images An 11-goal affair saw Colorado edge out Philadelphia. In their final game of an Eastern Conference swing, the Colorado Avalanche looked to ensure a winning road trip against the Philadelphia Flyers in the rare breakfast game. Recap The Avalanche have been the kings of the comeback this season but it was a clear point of emphasis after their failed attemp...2024
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• Game Preview / GameThread #22: Columbus Blue Jackets head to DC to take on Washington Capitals
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Here’s what you need to know. Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington CapitalsSaturday, December 4, 2021 - 7:00 PM EDTCapital One Arena, Washington D.C.TV: Bally’s Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Japers’ Rink Columbus Blue Jackets, 12-9-0, 24 points, 5th Metro, 10th East@Washington Capitals, 14-4-6, 34 points, 1st Metro, 3rd East The Colu...2021
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