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Gear

NHL Three Stars: What Are They Using?

Auston Matthews, the young Toronto Maple Leafs center and already one of the best hockey players in the world, makes his 2017-18 debut on the three stars of the week list. He finished the week number two behind Nikolaj Ehlers…

Matt
October 21, 2017

Media

Ovechkin Snipes After Hiding Behind Ref

Alex Ovechkin may have surprised a couple of Flyers players with his goal last night. After all, sneaking behind a ref might do that. Midway through the second period of last night’s game, Ovechkin came on the ice in deceitful…

Matt
April 19, 2016

Season Previews

2014-15 Washington Capitals Season Preview

Overview The continued high expectations of the Washington Capitals led to disappointment once again last year as the team failed to qualify for the playoffs. If it is any consolation at this point, it was close, as they finished 9th…

Matt
September 10, 2014
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News

Backstrom Missed Gold Medal Game due to Failed Drug Test

Heading into Sunday’s gold medal game against Canada, we were initially believed that Swedish forward Nicklas Backstom was a late scratch for the gold medal game due to migraines. But it’s officially known and reported that Backstrom was suspended for…

Eddie
February 23, 2014

News

Backstrom Cleared to Practice

Washington Capitals fans can breathe a little easier. Forward Nicklas Backstrom surprised the team and the fan base this morning when he was cleared to return to practice without any restrictions. The skate this morning was optional as 14 of…

Eddie
March 24, 2012

Season Previews

2011-12 NHL Season Preview: Washington Capitals

Key Offseason Additions: Joel Ward, Tomas Vokoun, Roman Hamrlik, Jeff Halpern, Troy Brouwer Key Offseason Losses: Matt Bradley, Scott Hannan Last Season Ranking:1st in East Offense: The Washington Capitals will continue to depend on three men to carry the offense…

Matt
September 15, 2011

News

Washington Capitals in Do-or-Die Game

The series between the Washington Capitals continues tonight for game 3 in Tampa Bay. The Lightning however, with much amazement, are currently leading the series two games to none. Tonight’s game will be either a make or break for the…

EB
May 3, 2011

Season Previews

Hockey World Blog Season Previews 2010: Washington Capitals

Key Offseason Losses: Eric Belanger, Milan Jurcina, Brendan Morrison, Shaone Morrisonn, Jose Theodore Key Offseason Additions: Dany Sabourin Last Season Ranking: 1st in East Offense: The Washington Capitals bring arguably the NHL’s most prolific offense to the ice again this…

Matt
September 15, 2010

Fantasy

Fantasy Hockey Draft Preparation 2010 – Centers

With NHL training camps set to begin about four weeks from now, it’s time for fantasy hockey managers to start reengaging their brains and begin planning for their upcoming Fantasy Hockey Draft. Most drafts will take place in the latter-half…

Chris
August 26, 2010

News, Soap Box

Nicklas Backstrom Signs Long Term Deal With Capitals

The Washington Capitals and center Nicklas Backstrom have agreed to a long term contract that will keep Backstrom with the Capitals for the next 10 years. His deal is worth $67 million over that time, marking a cap hit of…

Matt
May 17, 2010
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