Author: Kassie Coulson

Slapshots in Steel City: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Washington Capitals (40-20-7) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (39-21-6)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby24-14-53.16 / .896 / 0Pittsburgh PenguinsMatt Murray19-10-52.83 / .900 / 1 For the third straight game, the Washington Capitals will face-off against another Metropolitan rival. The Pittsburgh Penguins have faltered lately, as they dropped six consecutive games to end the … Continue reading Slapshots in Steel City: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins →

*UPDATED* Making the Push: Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers

Washington Capitals (40-20-6) vs New York Rangers (35-27-4)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsIlya Samsonov16-6-12.40 / .917 / 1New York RangersAlexandar Georgiev16-14-13.02 / .912 / 2Goaltender Matchup For the second half of this back-to-back, the Capitals will take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers defeated Washington by a … Continue reading *UPDATED* Making the Push: Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers →

We’re Soarin’, Flyin’: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers

Washington Capitals (40-20-5) vs Philadelphia Flyers (38-20-7)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby23-13-53.12 / .897 / 0Philadelphia FlyersBrian Elliott15-7-42.90 / .899 / 2Predicted Goaltender Matchup The Washington Capitals have returned to D.C. to face the red-hot Philadelphia Flyers for the first game of yet another back-to-back. Washington kicked off the month of … Continue reading We’re Soarin’, Flyin’: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers →

Call of the Wild: Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild

Washington Capitals (39-20-5) vs Minnesota Wild (31-25-7)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby23-13-53.12 / .897 / 0Minnesota WildAlex Stalock18-9-42.60 / .910 / 4 The Washington Capitals completed their home-and-home series on Thursday night against the Jets, and now the good guys are off to Minnesota to take on the Wild to kick … Continue reading Call of the Wild: Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild →

Home & Home Cookin’: Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets

Washington Capitals (39-19-5) vs Winnipeg Jets (32-28-5)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsIlya Samsonov16-5-12.41 / .916 / 1Winnipeg JetsConnor Hellebuyck26-20-52.72 / .918 / 4 The Washington Capitals are off to Manitoba to now take on the Jets on their home ice after defeating Winnipeg in a five-round shootout on Tuesday night.  Tom Wilson … Continue reading Home & Home Cookin’: Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets →

Flying High: Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets

Washington Capitals (38-19-5) vs Winnipeg Jets (32-27-5)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby22-13-53.13 / .897 / 0Winnipeg JetsLaurent Brossoit6-7-03.32 / .893 / 0 The Washington Capitals ended a four-game losing streak with a gritty, hard-earned win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday to take back the top spot in the Metro. Next … Continue reading Flying High: Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets →

Top Dogs: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Washington Capitals (37-19-5) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (37-18-6)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby21-13-53.14 / .896 / 0Pittsburgh PenguinsMatt Murray17-8-52.80 / .903 / 1 For the second game of this back-to-back, the Washington Capitals will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins for just the second time this season. It’s hard to believe we get … Continue reading Top Dogs: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins →

Angels & Demons: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils

Washington Capitals (37-18-5) vs New Jersey Devils (23-17-10)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsIlya Samsonov16-4-12.38 / .917 / 1New Jersey DevilsMacKenzie Blackwood19-12-72.79 / .913 / 3 The Washington Capitals are taking a short day-trip to Newark, New Jersey to take on the Devils on the first night of a back-to-back. The Devils are … Continue reading Angels & Demons: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils →

*UPDATED*Bad Habits: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens

Washington Capitals (37-17-5) vs Montreal Canadiens (27-27-8)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby21-13-43.11 / .897 / 0Montreal CanadiensCarey Price24-22-52.76 / .910 / 3*Predicted* Goaltender Match-up After a less-than-ideal three-game road trip, the Washington Capitals are back at Capital One Arena to take on the Montreal Canadiens. Currently, Montreal is sitting five placings … Continue reading *UPDATED*Bad Habits: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens →

TRADE ALERT- Brenden Dillon (SJS) to WSH for a Pair of Picks

The Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Brenden Dillon from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2020 2nd round draft pick, and a conditional 3rd round draft pick in the 2021 Entry Draft. Capitals General Manager Brian MacClellan asserted a dire need for an experienced defenseman with penalty kill prowess. Dillon's 2:02 minutes per … Continue reading TRADE ALERT- Brenden Dillon (SJS) to WSH for a Pair of Picks →