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• Washington Capitals Place Alex Ovechkin On IR, Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko From AHL Hershey

The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Ivan Miroshnichenko from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. In addition, the Capitals have placed captain Alex Ovechkin on Injured Reserve … Continue reading →...2024
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• Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve, ruling him out at least a week
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve Wednesday and recalled fellow Russian winger Ivan Miroshnichenko from the minors....2024
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• Capitals Offense Prepared to Survive Alex Ovechkin’s Injury
It was reported on Tuesday (Nov. 19) that Washington Capitals’ star forward Alex Ovechkin will be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury following a collision midway through the third period…...2024
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• The Gr8 Chase Continues, but could be on a Delay

The Washington Capitals secured a dominant 6-2 victory against Utah, showcasing strong performances, especially from Ovechkin, who scored twice. Despite an initial goal from Utah, the Caps quickly equalized and maintained control. Ovechkin's injury raised concerns, but the team remains at 1st in the Metro division....2024
• Capitals Offer Injury Update on Ovechkin, Star Will Miss Time

The post Capitals Offer Injury Update on Ovechkin, Star Will Miss Time appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Washington Capitals revealed in an update that Alex Ovechkin will miss time with an injury after taking a knee-on-knee hit Monday night. The post Capitals Offer Injury Update on Ovechkin, Star Will Miss Time appeared first on NHL Trade Talk....2024
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• Alex Ovechkin Out Week-to-Week With Lower-Body Injury
The Washington Capitals have provided an injury update on their captain Alex Ovechkin after he left last night’s game against the Utah Hockey Club, which had the entire hockey world…...2024
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• The Gr8 Chase Continues, but could be on a Delay
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• Alex Ovechkin Out Week-to-Week With Lower-Body Injury
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• NHL Rumors: Capitals, Maple Leafs, Blues, Bruins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Alex Ovechkin is out of action for the Washington Capitals, week to week after a lower-leg injury on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs…...2024
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• Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with a leg injury amid chase for NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin is considered week-to-week after injuring his lower left leg in the Washington Capitals’ most recent game at Utah, an absence that is expected to slow down his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record....2024
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• Washington Capitals Announce Alex Ovechkin Out Week-To-Week With Lower-Leg Injury

The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday afternoon that captain Alex Ovechkin is out week-to-week with a lower-leg injury suffered at the beginning of the third period during the team’s 6-2 win at the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night. The … Continue reading →...2024
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• Ovechkin scores twice before leaving with apparent injury, leads Capitals past Utah 6-2

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, tying an NHL record, before leaving with an apparent leg injury to propel the Washington Capitals to a 6-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night....2024
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• Recap: Avalanche desperately hang on for win against Flyers

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images It wasn’t pretty in the end, but two points is two points. They just did enough. The Colorado Avalanche opened up its four-game road trip out East with a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. It was a little too close for comfort after having a 3-0 lead, but the Avs just did enough to hold off the hard-charging home team. Colorado now mo...2024
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• Preview: Colorado looks to bounce back against Philly

Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images After getting some of the band back together from injuries, Colorado sets out on a four-game road trip. After completing a four-game homestand, the Colorado Avalanche head out east to kick off a four-game road trip and take on the Philadelphia Flyers, this will be the first of two regular-season matchups between these teams this season. When ...2024
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"Photo: X/@Capitals The Washington Capitals downed the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia."

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"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."

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"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."

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

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"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."

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"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."

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

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

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"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."

• Eller traded to Capitals by Penguins for 2 draft picks
Lars Eller was traded to the Washington Capitals by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday for a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The 35-year-old forward has seven points (four goals, … Continue reading → The post Eller traded to Capitals by Penguins for 2 draft picks first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Everyone's In Action

I'm not certain why the NHL has decided to put 32 teams in action tonight, October 22, but we'll roll with that decision. After all, everyone loves a good playoff race and/or draft ranking possibility when it comes to games in October, so my congratulations goes out to the NHL for this wizardry. If the sarcasm is starting to bleed through in this paragraph, you have to understand that I do underst...2024
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• Washington Capitals Place Spencer Smallman On Waivers

Photo: Jamie Kellner The Washington Capitals placed right-wing Spencer Smallman on waivers on Thursday. If he clears, the 28-year-old will report to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Smallman, who signed with Washington to a one-year, two-way contract on July 1 as … Continue reading →...2024
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• Capitals sign forward Vrana to one-year contract
The Washington Capitals signed veteran forward Jakub Vrana to a one-year, $775,000 contract Tuesday....2024
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• Washington Capitals Release 2024-25 Opening Night Roster

The Washington Capitals released their 2024-25 opening night roster on Tuesday morning after the deadline to submit their 23-man team was due Monday at 5 PM ET. After Ethan Bear cleared waivers last week, Washington will carry two extra defensemen … Continue reading →...2024
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• Washington Capitals Sign Jakub Vrana To One-Year, $775,000 Contract

The Washington Capitals signed 2018 Stanley Cup Champion left-wing Jakub Vrana to a one-year, $775,000 contract on Monday after the 28-year-old, who was an unrestricted free agent, attended the team’s training camp on a PTO. In 284 career games with … Continue reading →...2024
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• Avalanche 24-25 Season Preview: Forwards

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Looking at the Avs’ forward lines heading into the season. With the preseason behind us, the Colorado Avalanche ended 1-5 without too many regulars in any games. But the season opener is right around the corner on Wednesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. We will see plenty of regulars in the side who missed out on the postseason. But, ...2024
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• Washington Capitals Sign 2024 Third-Round Pick Eriks Mateiko To Three-Year Entry-Level Contract

Photo: CHL The Washington Capitals announced that the team signed left-wing Eriks Mateiko to a three-year entry-level contract that carries an $889,167 salary cap hit on Friday. The 18-year-old was the 80th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft by … Continue reading →...2024
• Keep, Cut, Or Wait?: Reviewing Washington Capitals’ 2025 UFAs

Photo: @Capitals After a busy summer that saw the Washington Capitals acquire seven new players, the team will face some tough decisions next offseason, with seven pending unrestricted free agents at the NHL level. NoVa Caps examines these seven players, … Continue reading →...2024
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• Capital’s Rookie Camp in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – The Washington Capitals are holding their Rookie Training Camp at the Naval Academy’s Brigade Sports Complex. Over four days, the Capital’s will hold camp for draft picks as well as undrafted players before the full team training … Continue reading → The post Capital’s Rookie Camp in Annapolis first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
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• Ovechkin scores twice before leaving with apparent injury, leads Capitals past Utah 6-2
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• Recap: Avalanche desperately hang on for win against Flyers
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• Capitals Slash Golden Knights 5-2, Alex Ovechkin Records 31st Career Hat Trick; Chychrun, Vrana Score

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals bested the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 Sunday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The victory moved the Capitals’ record to 12-4-1 and 25 points on the season. SUMMARY The Capitals downed the Vegas Golden … Continue reading →...2024
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• Recap: Capitals down high hopes of Avalanche with road win

Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images The new-look Avs couldn’t quite put it all together. Unfortunately for all the returners to the lineup for the Colorado Avalanche, it wasn’t meant to be on Friday night. The Avs fell 5-2 to the visiting Washington Capitals to end their four-game home stand. Colorado continues to be even at .500, now at 9-9 before hitting the road. They’ll see these same ...2024
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• Connor McMichael scores twice in the Capitals' 5-2 victory over the Avalanche

DENVER (AP) — Connor McMichael had two goals and the Washington Capitals scored four times on their first 10 shots in a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night....2024
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• Capitals Melt Avalanche, 5-2; Connor McMichael Scores Twice, Extends Point Streak to Five Games

Photo: @Capitals/X The Washington Capitals defeated the Colorado Avalanche by a score of 5-2 Friday night at Ball Arena. The win improved the Capitals’ record to 11-4-1 and 23 points on the season. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made seventeen saves in … Continue reading →...2024
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals (7:00 p.m. MT)

Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images Can the squad make it four wins in a row with three returning players? One final game at home commences tonight before the Colorado Avalanche embark on a road-heavy schedule for the rest of the calendar year. This contest will be the 12th game at Ball Arena thus far in the 2024-25 season and the Avalanche have used home ice to their advantage to stay...2024
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• Preview: Fortified Avalanche Welcome Capitals Tonight

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Val Nichushkin, and Jonathan Drouin, and Miles Wood, oh my! One final game at home commences tonight before the Colorado Avalanche embark on a road-heavy schedule for the rest of the calendar year. This contest will be the 12th game at Ball Arena thus far in the 2024-25 season and the Avalanche have used home ice to their advantage to stay afl...2024
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• Tavares scores in OT as Maple Leafs rally to clip Capitals 4-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch Marner tied it in the final minute of the third period, John Tavares scored the overtime winner and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday night....2024
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• Eller traded to Capitals by Penguins for 2 draft picks
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• Recap: Avalanche desperately hang on for win against Flyers
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• Avalanche 24-25 Season Preview: Forwards
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• 2024-25 Avalanche Season Preview: Metropolitan Division

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Colorado has some work to do this season against teams out East. We are now less than one month away from the start of hockey season! The Colorado Avalanche will now start preparations for the season, and it comes with getting a read on every team and opponent they’ll face this year. In the Metropolitan Division, there are some heavy hitters and almost...2024
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• He's In Mid-Season Form

Fans of the KHL had been anticipating the debut of former Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov since the moment SKA St. Petersburg announced that he signed his contract with the club. With KHL teams playing in various preseason tournaments, it was only a matter of time before Kuznetsov got into a game to knock off some rust, show off his skills, and create some chemistry with his teammates...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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Projected Lineups for Capitals vs Utah – 11/18/24
The Washington Capitals take on the Utah Hockey Club at the Delta Center in Utah tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.…...2024
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• Preview: Colorado looks to bounce back against Philly
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• Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Golden Knights – 11/17/24
The Washington Capitals take on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (11-4-1) AT GOLDEN KNIGHTS (11-4-2)…...2024
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• Recap: Capitals down high hopes of Avalanche with road win
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals (7:00 p.m. MT)
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• Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Avalanche – 11/15/24
The Washington Capitals take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (10-4-1) at AVALANCHE (9-8-0) 9 p.m.…...2024
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• Recap: Rantanen records ninth career hat trick, Avs defeat Kings 4-2

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Mikko Rantanen had a game for the record books and the Avalanche have now won three games in a row. It’s Mikko time! Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to notch his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 for their third consecutive victory. Rantanen’s goal at 10:01, his second of the evening, gave Color...2024
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• Projected Lineups for the Maple Leafs vs Capitals – 11/13/24
The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. MAPLE LEAFS (9-6-2)…...2024
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• Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Blues – 11/9/24
The Washington Capitals take on the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (9-4-0) at BLUES (7-7-0)…...2024

• NHL Rumors: Canucks, Capitals, Red Wings
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is speculation about what Brock Boeser’s next contract might look like. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals are not likely serious contenders in the Patrik Laine…...2024
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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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• The Other Trophy Won
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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 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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