Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of November 11th through 17th. First Star – Connor McDavid (C - EDM) McDavid became the fourth-fastest (659 GP) and fourth-youngest (27 years, 306 days) player in NHL history to reach the 1,000-point milestone, totaling 3-5—8 across three games to … Continue reading NHL Stars of the Week – McDavid’s Milestone earns Top Honors
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So Close: Ch. 4 – The Start of the 1997-98 Regular Season
With training camp and the preseason in the books, the Washington Capitals would enter the 1997-98 regular season with two key players missing, but with lots of optimism. The Season Opener On October 1st, 1997 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the Washington Capitals started their 1997-98 season on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs, … Continue reading So Close: Ch. 4 – The Start of the 1997-98 Regular Season
Mike’s STH Xperience – Caps Get Leafy
Welcome to Mike's Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience! This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I'll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I'll be sharing all of the photos that I take during … Continue reading Mike’s STH Xperience – Caps Get Leafy
NHL Stars of the Week – Hellebuyck Stays Hot
Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of November 4th through 10th. First Star – Connor Hellebuyck (G - WIN) Hellebuyck (3-0-0, 0.33 GAA, .989 SV%, 2 SO) stopped 88 of the 89 shots he faced across three appearances – yielding his lone goal with 1:22 remaining … Continue reading NHL Stars of the Week – Hellebuyck Stays Hot
Mike’s STH Xperience – Sid v. Ovi
Welcome to Mike's Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience! This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I'll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I'll be sharing all of the photos that I take during … Continue reading Mike’s STH Xperience – Sid v. Ovi
Mike’s STH Xperience – Smashing Country
Welcome to Mike's Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience! This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I'll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I'll be sharing all of the photos that I take during … Continue reading Mike’s STH Xperience – Smashing Country
NHL Stars of the Week – Ovi Climbs His Way to Top Honors
Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of October 28th through November 3rd. First Star – Alex Ovechkin (LW - WAS) Ovechkin scored in all four of his contests, leading or co-leading the NHL in goals (5), points (9) and plus/minus (+7) to power the Capitals (8-3-0, … Continue reading NHL Stars of the Week – Ovi Climbs His Way to Top Honors
So Close: Ch. 3 – Training Camp
With a new general manager and coach in place, and with a key player re-signed to a new deal, the Washington Capitals went into training camp ready for a fresh start going into the 1997-98 season. Coming Back to a New Regime On September 9th, 1997 training camp for the Washington Capitals began, but … Continue reading So Close: Ch. 3 – Training Camp
Mike’s STH Xperience – For Johnny Gaudreau
Welcome to Mike's Season Ticket Holder (STH) Xperience! This season is my first one as a Season Ticket holder for the Washington Capitals, and in place of doing Caps Game Recaps, I'll be sharing my experience being a STH during the 2024-25 season. Here I'll be sharing all of the photos that I take during … Continue reading Mike’s STH Xperience – For Johnny Gaudreau
NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Makar Dominates for Top Honors
Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of October 2025. First Star - Cale Makar (D - COL) Makar (4-15—19 in 11 GP) became the second defenseman in NHL history – following Bobby Orr in 1973-74 (8-16—24 in 15 GP w/ BOS) – to post a season-opening … Continue reading NHL 3 Stars of the Month – Makar Dominates for Top Honors