2020 – Philadelphia Flyers v. Washington Capitals

Philadelphia Flyers (38-20-7 83pts) v. Washington Capitals (40-19-6 86pts) Game Recap: In another tough Metropolitan Division matchup the Washington Capitals host the Philadelphia Flyers with hopes of growing their Division lead back to five. In the first period the Capitals would get a pair of powerplays, but would be unable to capitalize on either … Continue reading Game Recap – 3/4/2020 – Philadelphia Flyers v. Washington Capitals →

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 →

Game Recap – 3/1/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Minnesota Wild

Washington Capitals (39-19-6 84pts) v. Minnesota Wild (32-25-7 71pts) Game Recap: The Washington Capitals head to Minnesota to face the Wild and finish their short two game road trip, and boy would we have a wild one (pun intended) to start this game. In the first period Ryan Donato would open the scoring for … Continue reading Game Recap – 3/1/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Minnesota Wild →

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 →

Game Recap – 2/27/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Winnipeg Jets

Washington Capitals (39-18-6 84pts) v. Winnipeg Jets (32-27-6 70pts) Game Recap: In the second game of their home and home with the Winnipeg Jets, the Washington Capitals travel to Winnipeg looking to sweep the series with the Jets and earn their third consecutive victory. In the first period the Jets would be buzzing to … Continue reading Game Recap – 2/27/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Winnipeg Jets →

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. Â Tom Wilson … Continue reading Home & Home Cookin’: Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets →

Game Recap – 2/25/2020 – Winnipeg Jets v. Washington Capitals

Winnipeg Jets (32-27-5 69pts) v. Washington Capitals (38-18-6 82pts) Game Recap: The Washington Capitals would play host to the Winnipeg Jets on a night where the honor Alex Ovechkin for scoring 700 career NHL goals, and less than two minutes into the game Ovechkin would net goal number 701 to give the Capitals the … Continue reading Game Recap – 2/25/2020 – Winnipeg Jets v. Washington Capitals →

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 →

Capitals Trade for Kovalchuk

Tonight the Washington Capitals announced that they have acquired forward Ilya Kovalchuk from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2020 Third Round Pick, and boy this is not a good trade at all. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1231749467927388160?s=20 So essentially the Capitals traded away a draft pick for a guy who is known for his lack backchecking skills and … Continue reading Capitals Trade for Kovalchuk →

TXHT Report Card – The Washington Capitals 3rd Quarter

The Washington Capitals have played their next 21 games of the 2019-20 season and it is time for their third TXHT Report Card of the season. TXHT will be doing report cards for the Capitals every 20 to 21 games during the regular season, and comparing how they do each quarter of the season to … Continue reading TXHT Report Card – The Washington Capitals 3rd Quarter →