Philadelphia Flyers (29-18-7 65pts) v. Washington Capitals (36-13-5 77pts) Game Recap: For Saturday night action Matt Niskanen and the Philadelphia Flyers come to town to visit the Washington Capitals for the first time this season after playing their first two meetings in Philadelphia. After a very back and forth first period, the final five … Continue reading Game Recap – 2/8/2020 – Philadelphia Flyers v. Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals (36-13-5) vs Philadelphia Flyers (29-18-7) Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby 20-10-43.08 / .897 / 0Philadelphia FlyersBrian Elliott13-6-42.89 / .900 / 2 After three days off, the Washington Capitals are looking for a win against former Capital Matt Niskanen and his Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers defeated the Capitals back on … Continue reading *UPDATED* We Fly High, No Lie, You Know This: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers
With Alex Ovechkin entering the weekend two goals away from reaching 700 career NHL goals, we here at TXHT wondered what would we be talking about right now if Ovechkin were to start his NHL career with the 2004-05 lockout lost season, and if we had a full season during the 2012-13 season. https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1225042808106639360?s=20 … Continue reading The Road to 700 – What If?
NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 NWHL News: The NWHL announced that Buffalo Beauts forward Brooke Stacey will make her final appearances of the season at this weekend's NWHL All Star Weekend after announcing that Brooke and her partner Dylan Smith are expecting their first child. Cailey Hutchison of the Metropolitan … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
Los Angeles Kings (19-29-5 43pts) v. Washington Capitals (35-13-5 75pts) Game Recap: The Washington Capitals would continue their home stretch as they would host the Los Angeles Kings. In the first period both teams would trade powerplays, but neither team would be able to capitalize on their opportunities with the extra man. However, with … Continue reading Game Recap – 2/4/2020 – Los Angeles Kings v. Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals (35-13-5) vs Los Angeles Kings (19-29-5) Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby19-10-43.11 / .896 / 1Los Angeles KingsJonathan Quick11-19-33.02 / .895 / 0Goaltender Matchup *predicted* The Washington Capitals are looking to defeat the Los Angeles Kings in the second of their four-game homestand to start off the month of February. … Continue reading *UPDATED* Kings of the Capital: Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings
NHL News and Notes from Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 Game Recaps: Pittsburgh Penguins v. Washington Capitals - 12:30p EST Start Time In a highly anticipated matchup the Washington Capitals would fall to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in their first matchup of the 2019-20 season. TXHT Recap Columbus Blue Jackets v. Montreal Canadiens - … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Sunday, February 2nd, 2020
Pittsburgh Penguins (32-14-5 69pts) v. Washington Capitals (35-12-5 75pts) Game Recap: Finally after months of waiting the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins get to renew their rivalry for the first time in the 2019-20 season, and it would not disappoint in DC this afternoon. In the first period Lars Eller would open the scoring … Continue reading Game Recap – 2/2/2020 – Pittsburgh Penguins v. Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals (35-12-5) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (32-14-5)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsIlya Samsonov16-2-12.08 / .927 / 1Pittsburgh PenguinsTristan Jarry17-8-12.16 / .929 / 3Goaltender Matchup It’s time to witness another chapter in arguably the best rivalry in the National Hockey League; Capitals vs Penguins. For some reason, the schedule-makers wait until the final … Continue reading Rivalry: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL News and Notes from Friday, January 31st, 2020 Game Recaps: Detroit Red Wings v. New York Rangers - 7p EST Start Time At Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers would play host to the Detroit Red Wings for an Original Six matchup. After a scoreless first period the Rangers would have a … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Friday, January 31st, 2020
