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Justin Peters and the Carolina Hurricanes routed the Washington Capitals in a 5 – 0 victory last night. Peters, who has started only 20 games over 3 years, only 4 this year, notched his first NHL career shutout. Sure, 17…

HWB Eastern Conference Playoff Spot Predictions

Nearing three quarters of the season played so far, here is a list of predictions for Eastern Conference teams to either make or not make the playoffs. Atlantic Division Skimming right from the top, four of the five Atlantic division…

NHL Photo of the Day

The third place Western Conference San Jose Sharks reminded the Washington Capitals last night that there is a tough road a head of them if they want to make the playoffs. The Sharks have had yet another good season so…

NHL Photo of the Day

You know things are rolling well when backup netminder Scott Clemmensen comes in and posts a win against division foe the Washington Capitals. Main goalie Jose Theodore is currently day-to-day with knee soreness. Clemmensen is now 7-2-5 with a .915…

NHL Photo of the Day

Lead goal scorer Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning added to his lead with an overtime winner against the Washington Capitals. Stamkos, who has 33 goals to date, is possibly the only one on pace for a 50 goal…

NHL Photo of the Day

Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers picked up his 5th shutout of the season with a 3 – 0 win over the Winnipeg Jets. The Rangers are on top of the Eastern Conference with 66 points and 3 points…

Ovechkin to Skip All-Star Game

News is circulating that recently suspended Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is choosing to pass on this year’s All Star game in Ottawa, Ontario. Washington Capitals’ General Manager George McPhee commented on the choice, saying, “He really doesn’t feel…

Ovechkin Suspended Three Games for Charging Hit

Judge NHL Senior VP of Player Safety and Hockey Operations Brendan Shanahan weighed in on a hit by Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin on Zbynek Michalek of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Sunday’s nationally-televised game on NBC. His verdict is that the Russian superstar will sit…

Pittsburgh Penguins Plagued with Injuries

The currently falling in the standings Pittsburgh Penguins look to be at a fork in the road. The team, who have gone 4-6-0 in their last 10, needs to muster up some confidence and chemistry if they wish to make…

Zach Parise Likely to Play Elsewhere

New Jersey Devil fans have it tough, real tough. If it is not bad enough that the Devils are currently sitting 12th in the standings in the East, young superstar Zach Parise is likely to play for another team come…