January 3rd, 2019 — News and Notes

Today is Thursday, January 3rd, 2019, and these are your news and notes.   There were six games on tap last night. https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1080616000507314176   Calgary 5, DETROIT 3 https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1080656375976316928   https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1080659144468824065   Calgary's Johnny Gaudreau would have one goal and three assists and with that he became the third different player to have at least … Continue reading January 3rd, 2019 — News and Notes

2019 NHL All Star Teams are Announced

The National Hockey League has announced the 2019 All Star Game rosters. Here is how the rosters are looking for each Division: For the Atlantic Division, they will be captained by Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews, who will be joined by his Leafs teammate John Tavares. Also the Tampa Bay Lightning have two representatives … Continue reading 2019 NHL All Star Teams are Announced

Capitals News – Alex Ovechkin elects to skip the 2019 NHL All Star Game

It was announced earlier today that Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has elected to not attend the 2019 NHL All Star Game later this month in San Jose. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1080511135777021952?s=19   As a result of Ovechkin, who was also voted as the Metropolitan Division captain by the fans, will be required to miss either the game … Continue reading Capitals News – Alex Ovechkin elects to skip the 2019 NHL All Star Game

Winter Classic Recap – 1/1/2019 – Boston Bruins v. Chicago Blackhawks

Boston Bruins (21-14-4 46pts) v. Chicago Blackhawks (15-20-6 36pts)   Game Recap: For the 11th Annual Winter Classic, the host Chicago Blackhawks would fall to the Boston Bruins 4-2 at the historic Notre Dame Stadium. This was a tightly contested game that showed great play in the net for both Tuukka Rask and Cam Ward, … Continue reading Winter Classic Recap – 1/1/2019 – Boston Bruins v. Chicago Blackhawks

Game Recap – 12/31/2018 – Nashville Predators v. Washington Capitals

Nashville Predators (22-15-2 46pts) v. Washington Capitals (24-10-3 51pts)   Game Recap: The Washington Capitals end 2018 with a thud as the Nashville Predators come to town and end their losing skid at 6 games. The Capitals took a 3-1 lead midway through the 2nd period, but then the Predators would score 5 unanswered goals … Continue reading Game Recap – 12/31/2018 – Nashville Predators v. Washington Capitals

Gameday Preview – 12/31/2018 – Nashville Predators v. Washington Capitals

Nashville Predators (22-15-2 46pts) v. Washington Capitals (24-10-3 51pts)   Time: 1230p EST Station: NBC Sports Washington, Fox Sports Tennessee, Sportsnet, NHL Network   Preview: The Washington Capitals will look for their fifth consecutive victory as they host the Nashville Predators for a New Year's Eve matinee. The Predators come to DC with the hopes … Continue reading Gameday Preview – 12/31/2018 – Nashville Predators v. Washington Capitals

December 30th, 2018 — News and Notes

Today is Sunday, December 30th, 2018, and these are your news and notes.   There were 15 contests in the NHL yesterday. https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1079068300741668864   NEW JERSEY 2, Carolina 0 In the NHL European Game of the Week yesterday, the New Jersey Devils would go on to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes by the score of 2-0.  … Continue reading December 30th, 2018 — News and Notes

Game Recap — 12/29/2018 — Washington Capitals at Ottawa Senators

Washington Capitals (23 - 10 - 3 (49 pts)) at Ottawa Senators (15 - 19 - 4 (34 pts))   Game Recap:  The Washington Capitals would face-off against the Ottawa Senators and would come away with the 3-2 win.  The Washington Capitals would have two firsts in the contest with Tyler Lewington and Madison Bowey … Continue reading Game Recap — 12/29/2018 — Washington Capitals at Ottawa Senators

Gameday Preview – 12/29/2018 – Washington Capitals v. Ottawa Senators

Washington Capitals (23-10-3 49pts) v. Ottawa Senators (15-19-4 34pts)   Time: 7p EST Station: NBC Sports Washington+, City, and SportsNet 360   Preview: The Washington Capitals head up to the Canadian capital to take on the Ottawa Senators in another Hockey Night in Canada match up. Last time these two teams faced off was last … Continue reading Gameday Preview – 12/29/2018 – Washington Capitals v. Ottawa Senators