February 24th, 2019 — News and Notes

Today is Sunday, February 24th, 2019, and these are your news and notes   There were 11 contests in NHL action yesterday... BUFFALO 5, Washington 2 The Washington Capitals would end their six game road trip with a thud, losing to the Buffalo Sabres with a 5-2 loss. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1099407921274859522 TXHT has your complete coverage between … Continue reading February 24th, 2019 — News and Notes

2019 NHL Stadium Series Recap – 2/23/2019 – Pittsburgh Penguins v. Philadelphia Flyers

Pittsburgh Penguins (32-22-7 71pts) v. Philadelphia Flyers (28-26-7 63pts)   Game Recap: The 2019 Stadium Series has arrived to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, and the Flyers would cough up the puck in their own zone and it would be Sidney Crosby scoring to give the Pittsburgh Penguins the early 1-0 lead. However, the Flyers … Continue reading 2019 NHL Stadium Series Recap – 2/23/2019 – Pittsburgh Penguins v. Philadelphia Flyers

Bad Weather is Coming – Should the NHL Stadium Series Game Be Played?

It's Saturday, February 23rd and it game day for the NHL Stadium Series featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins against their rival Philadelphia Flyers at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. However, the number one thing everyone is talking about is the fact that the weather is going to look very problematic tonight for the game.   With … Continue reading Bad Weather is Coming – Should the NHL Stadium Series Game Be Played?

Game Recap – 2/23/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Buffalo Sabres

Washington Capitals (34-20-7 75pts) v. Buffalo Sabres (28-24-8 64pts)   Game Recap: The Washington Capitals head into Buffalo to conclude their six game road trip, but it would be the Sabres who would get the jump on the Capitals as Jason Pominville would bury one in front of the net to give the Sabres the … Continue reading Game Recap – 2/23/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Buffalo Sabres

The Implosion – Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have been widely considered one of the most historic franchises in the NHL. Having players such as the Iconic Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Grant Fuhr, Craig MacTavish, Ryan Smyth, and Kevin Lowe – just to name a few. But this team over the last few years has underachieved in so many ways. … Continue reading The Implosion – Edmonton Oilers

February 23rd, 2019 — News and Notes

Today is Saturday, February 23rd, 2019, and these are your news and notes.   There were five contests that took place yesterday.   Columbus 3, OTTAWA 0 The Columbus Blue Jackets would take on the Ottawa Senators last night and would come away with another shutout victory on the season.  The Blue Jackets would go … Continue reading February 23rd, 2019 — News and Notes

Capitals sign Jensen to 4 year deal

Mere hours after trading defenseman Madison Bowey and their 2nd round pick in 2020 to the Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Nick Jensen and Buffalo's 2019 5th round pick, the Washington Capitals have announced that they have signed Jensen to a 4 year contract extension worth $10 million. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1099065653716271105?s=19   Jensen will carry an average … Continue reading Capitals sign Jensen to 4 year deal

Capitals Acquire Nick Jensen from the Red Wings

The Washington Capitals continue to tinker with thier lineup as they have traded defenseman Madison Bowey and a 2020 2nd Round Pick to the Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Nick Jensen and Buffalo's 2019 5th Round Pick. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1099033333101547521?s=19   Jensen, who will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, has played … Continue reading Capitals Acquire Nick Jensen from the Red Wings

Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs – 21/2/2019 – Game Recap

Washington (33-20-7 73 points) v, Toronto Maple Leafs (36-19-4 76 points) Lineups: Toronto: Patrick Marleau  – Auston Matthews – Kasperi Kapanen Mitch Marner – John Tavares – Zach Hyman Connor Brown - William Nylander - Andreas Johnsson Tyler Ennis – Pars Lindholm – Frederik Gauthier   Morgan Rielly  - Jake Muzzin Jake Gardiner – Nikita … Continue reading Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs – 21/2/2019 – Game Recap

Capitals Acquire Hagelin Before the Deadline

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Carl Hagelin from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2019 3rd round pick and a Conditional 2020 6th round pick. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1098635798889537537?s=19   With this trade the Kings will also retain 50 percent of Hagelin's salary for the remainder of this season. https://twitter.com/HeyJayJRogers/status/1098638749813141506?s=19   As for the conditions of the … Continue reading Capitals Acquire Hagelin Before the Deadline