The Capitals Home Opener: Back to Where It All Begins

Washington Capitals (2-0-0) v. Carolina Hurricanes (1-0-0)  Predicted Goaltender Record (W-L-OTL) GAA/SV% Washington CapitalsBraden Holtby1-0-01.90/.909%  Carolina HurricanesPetr Mrazek1-0-02.77/.917% This is it. The night Capitals’ fans have been anticipating for months. The Home Opener. Although this is the third game the Washington Capitals will have played thus far, the Home Opener is the first opportunity for … Continue reading The Capitals Home Opener: Back to Where It All Begins

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019   News: The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed forward Alex DeBrincat to a new three year deal. The contract will run through the 2022-23 season and will carry an AAV of $6.4mil. https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1179741692997488640?s=20   Per Andrew Gross of Newsday, New York Islanders General Manager Lou Lamoriello confirmed that … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

The Storm Surge Is Back!!

The Carolina Hurricanes have brought back the Storm Surge for all home victories!   After their 4-3 shootout victory Dougie Hamilton, who scored the lone goal of the shootout, would lead the "Bunch of Jerks" in their first Storm Surge celebration of the 2019-20 season.   https://twitter.com/Canes/status/1179944069633642497?s=20   As fans of the Storm Surge celebrations … Continue reading The Storm Surge Is Back!!

2019-20 NHL Previews – Carolina Hurricanes

2018-19 Record: 46-29-7  99pts. - - 4th Place in Metropolitan (Wild Card) Playoffs: Lost in Eastern Conference Finals to Boston   2019-20 Jersey Guide:   Key Additions: F - Ryan Dzingel, F - Brian Gibbons, G - James Reimer, F - Erik Haula, G - Anton Forsberg, D - Gustav Forsling, D - Jake Gardiner … Continue reading 2019-20 NHL Previews – Carolina Hurricanes

Breaking News: Justin Williams Taking Time Off – Not Expected to Start the Season

In shocking news today Carolina Hurricanes captain announced that he will not be joining the team for the start of the 2019-20 season and will be taking a break from hockey instead. https://twitter.com/CanesNHL/status/1168554343999660034?s=20   This news comes at a time when all teams are starting to gear up for Training Camp to prepare for the … Continue reading Breaking News: Justin Williams Taking Time Off – Not Expected to Start the Season

TXHT Jersey Share – Brass Bonanza

It's time to tune up the band and play some "Brass Bonanza" as the TXHT Jersey Share series looks at the Hartford Whalers jersey that was brought back this past season by the Carolina Hurricanes for Whalers Night.     This beauty of a jersey was brought back by the Hurricanes for two games of … Continue reading TXHT Jersey Share – Brass Bonanza

TXHT Year Five is Coming!!

"The Xperience Hockey Talk"... Serious Hockey Talk For Serious Hockey Fans. A motto created during the summer of 2015 and with a vision in mind to grow the game of hockey the right way and by talking about the game of hockey by taking the game seriously and looking at it as a way to … Continue reading TXHT Year Five is Coming!!

Capitals Announce 2019-20 Preseason Schedule

Today the Washington Capitals have announced their 2019-20 Preseason Schedule which will feature six games against three opponents. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1140678839347101696   The Capitals will take on the Chicago Blackhawks, 2019 First Round rival Carolina Hurricanes, and the 2019 Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues. For the Blackhawks they will be looking to continue thier turnaround under … Continue reading Capitals Announce 2019-20 Preseason Schedule

ECF Game 4 – Boston Bruins v. Carolina Hurricanes

Boston Bruins v. Carolina Hurricanes Game 4 - BOS Leads 3-0   Game Recap: Heading into Game 4 with the potential to clinch the series in Carolina, the Boston Bruins will have to do it without their captain and veteran defenseman Zdeno Chara who is listed as "day to day". https://twitter.com/NHLBruins/status/1129171636895264768?s=19 In the first period … Continue reading ECF Game 4 – Boston Bruins v. Carolina Hurricanes

2019 NHL Playoffs: Round 3 Game 3: Bruins Win In Raleigh; Take Commanding Lead In The Series

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Boston Bruins in Raleigh tonight. The Bruins came into the game with a 2-0 lead in the series, and both victories were in convincing fashion. The Hurricanes came to tonight's game to try and take advantage of their home ice; as coming into tonight, they are undefeated at PNC Arena. … Continue reading 2019 NHL Playoffs: Round 3 Game 3: Bruins Win In Raleigh; Take Commanding Lead In The Series