Category: 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 →

Game Recap – 1/27/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Montreal Canadiens

Washington Capitals (33-11-5 71pts) v. Montreal Canadiens (22-21-7 51pts)   Game Recap: Coming back from the Bye Week and All Star break the Washington Capitals kick start their road to the playoffs on the road against the Montreal Canadiens, and the Capitals would do so without captain Alex Ovechkin who would need to serve a … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/27/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Montreal Canadiens →

Back in Session: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens

Washington Capitals (33-11-5) vs Montreal Canadiens (22-21-7)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby18-9-43.09 / .897 / 0Montreal CanadiensCarey Price20-16-42.84 / .908 / 2Goaltender Matchup After an extended bye week for the annual All-Star events, Capitals hockey is finally back! Fans had the opportunity to watch TJ Oshie, John Carlson, and Braden Holtby … Continue reading Back in Session: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens →

Comeback: Hagelin sets Caps into overdrive, Ovechkin completes 2nd hat-trick in two games, Washington wins 6-4

Washington Capitals (33-11-5) vs New York Islanders (28-15-4) TLDR; Capitals allow four unanswered, come-back to tally five to defeat the Islanders 6-4, Ovechkin scores 2nd hat-trick in two games to tie, pass Lemieux, ties Yzerman for 9th on All-Time List. First Period: Today’s Marquee Matinee was Washington’s final game before the All-Star Break, and if … Continue reading Comeback: Hagelin sets Caps into overdrive, Ovechkin completes 2nd hat-trick in two games, Washington wins 6-4 →