Washington Capitals (27-16-6 60pts) v. Toronto Maple Leafs (29-17-2 60pts) Game Recap: For the majority of the first period it was a major snoozer until the final couple of minutes when the Capitals got a powerplay when Patrick Marleau would be called for hooking. Nicklas Backstrom would net the powerplay goal to give the … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/23/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Toronto Maple Leafs
San Jose Sharks (28-16-7 63pts) v. Washington Capitals (27-16-5 59pts) https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/1087852156588183553 Game Recap: The San Jose Sharks would strike quickly to get the 1-0 lead over the Washington Capitals twelve seconds into the game. After that the Sharks would generate a few more opportunities in the Capitals zone, but it would be a rush … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/22/2019 – San Jose Sharks v. Washington Capitals
The TXHT podcast is back with Serious Hockey Talk for Serious Hockey Fans! Audio Version: YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/dkD7O7WFAFE This week on TXHT, Michael Lindenbaum is joined by our friend from The Hockey Writers Nate Oliver, and TXHT's Toronto Maple Leafs writer Steve Gardiner. TXHT starts off with NWHL talk with Michael … Continue reading TXHT Podcast – 1/17/2019
St. Louis Blues (19-20-4 42pts) v. Washington Capitals (27-12-5 59pts) Game Recap: After a slow start to the game, the Washington Capitals would get an opportunity when St. Louis Blues defender Vince Dunn would be called for boarding Brett Connolly, and after a sloppy start to the powerplay it would be Alex Ovechkin scoring … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/14/2019 – St. Louis Blues v. Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals (26-12-4 56pts) v. Boston Bruins (25-14-4 54pts) Game Recap: The Washington Capitals came into Boston looking to extend their win streak to three, but how they would start the game with an early Jonas Siegenthaler holding penalty would force the Capitals to kill the Bruins powerplay opportunity. Then after a strong kill … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/10/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Boston Bruins
Washington Capitals (24-12-4 52pts) v. Detroit Red Wings (16-20-7 39pts) Game Recap: To start this game, both the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings would have a feeling out process for the first few minutes, but then the Capitals would get a dominate shift from their second line that would carry over to their … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/6/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Detroit Red Wings
The TXHT podcast is back with Serious Hockey Talk for Serious Hockey Fans! Audio Version: YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/yR_0A3E0Rhc For our first episode of 2019, Michael Lindenbaum is joined by our St. Louis Blues contributor Aryan Weisenfeld as they tackle several subjects on the show. Michael and Aryan go in depth about … Continue reading TXHT – 1/5/2019 – We’re BACK!!!
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
Buffalo Sabres (19-9-4 42pts) v. Washington Capitals (19-9-3 41pts) Game Recap: For the second night in a row the Washington Capitals go to the shootout to continue their winning streak at five games. However it showed some of the same problems the Capitals had the previous night as they did in Carolina when they … Continue reading Game Recap – 12/15/2018 – Buffalo Sabres v. Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals (18-9-3 39pts) v. Carolina Hurricanes (13-13-4 30pts) Game Recap: The Washington Capitals managed to leave Carolina with the shootout victory over the Hurricanes. The Capitals did so while constantly putting themselves in the penalty box which the Hurricanes made them pay for that 3 times. Also Alex Ovechkin's 2nd goal came controversially … Continue reading Game Recap – 12/14/2018 – Washington Capitals v. Carolina Hurricanes
