Category: Washington Capitals

*UPDATED* We Fly High, No Lie, You Know This: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers

Washington Capitals (36-13-5) vs Philadelphia Flyers (29-18-7)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby 20-10-43.08 / .897 / 0Philadelphia FlyersBrian Elliott13-6-42.89 / .900 / 2 After three days off, the Washington Capitals are looking for a win against former Capital Matt Niskanen and his Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers defeated the Capitals back on … Continue reading *UPDATED* We Fly High, No Lie, You Know This: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers →

The Road to 700 – What If?

With Alex Ovechkin entering the weekend two goals away from reaching 700 career NHL goals, we here at TXHT wondered what would we be talking about right now if Ovechkin were to start his NHL career with the 2004-05 lockout lost season, and if we had a full season during the 2012-13 season. https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1225042808106639360?s=20   … Continue reading The Road to 700 – What If? →

Game Recap – 2/4/2020 – Los Angeles Kings v. Washington Capitals

Los Angeles Kings (19-29-5 43pts) v. Washington Capitals (35-13-5 75pts)   Game Recap: The Washington Capitals would continue their home stretch as they would host the Los Angeles Kings. In the first period both teams would trade powerplays, but neither team would be able to capitalize on their opportunities with the extra man. However, with … Continue reading Game Recap – 2/4/2020 – Los Angeles Kings v. Washington Capitals →

*UPDATED* Kings of the Capital: Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings

Washington Capitals (35-13-5) vs Los Angeles Kings (19-29-5)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby19-10-43.11 / .896 / 1Los Angeles KingsJonathan Quick11-19-33.02 / .895 / 0Goaltender Matchup *predicted* The Washington Capitals are looking to defeat the Los Angeles Kings in the second of their four-game homestand to start off the month of February. … Continue reading *UPDATED* Kings of the Capital: Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings →

Game Recap – 2/2/2020 – Pittsburgh Penguins v. Washington Capitals

Pittsburgh Penguins (32-14-5 69pts) v. Washington Capitals (35-12-5 75pts)   Game Recap: Finally after months of waiting the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins get to renew their rivalry for the first time in the 2019-20 season, and it would not disappoint in DC this afternoon. In the first period Lars Eller would open the scoring … Continue reading Game Recap – 2/2/2020 – Pittsburgh Penguins v. Washington Capitals →

Rivalry: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Washington Capitals (35-12-5) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (32-14-5)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsIlya Samsonov16-2-12.08 / .927 / 1Pittsburgh PenguinsTristan Jarry17-8-12.16 / .929 / 3Goaltender Matchup It’s time to witness another chapter in arguably the best rivalry in the National Hockey League; Capitals vs Penguins. For some reason, the schedule-makers wait until the final … Continue reading Rivalry: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins →

Game Recap – 1/31/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Ottawa Senators

Washington Capitals (34-12-5 73pts) v. Ottawa Senators (18-23-9 45pts)   Game Recap: The Washington Capitals head to the Capitol of Canada to take on the Ottawa Senators, and in the first period TJ Oshie would be the beneficiary of a beautiful John Carlson slap pass to tip the puck into the net for his 19th … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/31/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Ottawa Senators →

Capitals in the Capitol: Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators

Washington Capitals (34-12-5) vs Ottawa Senators (18-23-9)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsIlya Samsonov15-2-12.07 / .927 / 1Ottawa SenatorsMarcus Hogberg2-2-62.90 / .912 / 0Goaltender Matchup A quick stop back at home and they’re off to Canada again. This time, the Washington Capitals traveled up to Canada’s capital city of Ottawa to take on … Continue reading Capitals in the Capitol: Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators →

Game Recap – 1/29/2020 – Nashville Predators v. Washington Capitals

Nashville Predators (22-19-7 51pts) v. Washington Capitals (34-11-5 73pts)   Game Recap: Playing at home for the first time since the All Star Break, the Washington Capitals would play host to the Nashville Predators and see Alex Ovechkin pay special tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant who passed away this past weekend. https://twitter.com/sad_ex_machina/status/1222671605693808640?s=20   In … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/29/2020 – Nashville Predators v. Washington Capitals →

Rewriting History: Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators

Washington Capitals (34-11-5) vs Nashville Predators (22-19-7)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby19-9-43.05 / .899 / 0Nashville PredatorsJuuse Saros6-8-43.13 / .895 / 1Goaltender Matchup The Washington Capitals have returned home for their first game at Capital One Arena since before the All-Star Break, riding a four-game win streak, to take on the … Continue reading Rewriting History: Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators →