The Capitals went 9-2 in the 11 games T.J Oshie missed with his concussion. While that is an amazing record; way better than one would expect; the power play unit has struggled over the past few games without Oshie or Tom Wilson (concussion) in the middle. Washington defeated Detroit just a couple weeks ago at […]
The Vegas Golden Knights got off to a hot start in their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance. In a 6-4 victory over the Washington Capitals, Vegas is only three wins away from doing the unthinkable: winning a Stanley Cup in the inaugural season of an expansion club. Vegas came out on Monday firing on all […]
The Washington Capitals shut out the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 Friday night to earn their eighth straight win. Holtby Shines Again: Washington goalie Braden Holtby saved all 24 shots dealt to him to earn his league-leading sixth shutout of the season. “This team seems to play better against good teams for some reason,” Holtby said, according […]
MONTREAL The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 Monday night to win their sixth straight game. Ovechkin Chases History: Washington captain Alex Ovechkin scored a goal and earned two assists on the night to bring his career point total to 999. Ovechkin’s goal was the 544th of his career, tying him with Canadiens legend […]
The Washington Capitals won their fifth straight game in New Jersey, defeating the Devils 6-2 Saturday in a game that featured 18 penalties. Capitals Dominate: The Devils and Capitals faced each other for the second time in 42 hours Saturday. In their last meeting Thursday night, Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid saved 43 in a 2-1 […]
The Washington Capitals won their fifth straight game with a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders Tuesday night. Niskanen Nailing: Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen scored twice in the third period to lift Washington over New York. Niskanen’s two goals were his first of the season. “[Niskanen] is known more for a shutdown role,” Capitals […]
The Washington Capitals defeated the Buffalo Sabres Friday evening 3-1 behind their backup goalie’s 32-save performance. Grubauer Birthday Bash: Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer celebrated his 25th birthday Friday by saving 32 of Buffalo’s 33 shots in his third win of the year. The German native’s parents were in town for his birthday, allowing them to attend […]