Bombs Away in Columbus, Caps Shutout for First Time: Post-Game

Washington Capitals (24-6-5; 53 pts) v. Columbus Blue Jackets (13-14-6; 32 pts)TLDR; Joonas Korpisalo hands the Capitals their first shutout loss of the season, Oliver Bjorkstrand tallies two, Washington still leads Metro. As has been customary for the Capitals, the first 20 minutes were slow and rambling. Caps' goaltender Braden Holtby was challenged early, forced … Continue reading Bombs Away in Columbus, Caps Shutout for First Time: Post-Game

Have A (Cannon)Ball; Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Washington Capitals (24-5-5) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (12-14-6)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby15-2-42.78 / .910 / 0Columbus Blue JacketsJoonas Korpisalo12-10-22.73 / .906 / 1 The Washington Capitals lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets just one week ago at Capital One Arena. This time, the Caps’ are looking to rewrite that narrative, … Continue reading Have A (Cannon)Ball; Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 14th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 14th, 2019   Game Recaps: Columbus Blue Jackets v. Ottawa Senators - 1p EST Start Time In Ottawa the Senators would host the Columbus Blue Jackets for an early afternoon matinee. In the first period Cam Atkinson would score for the Jackets, but the Senators would get a … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 14th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, December 12th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, December 12th, 2019   Game Recaps: Nashville Predators v. Buffalo Sabres - 7p EST Start Time In Buffalo when the Sabres would honor the old Buffalo Auditorium, they would take on the Nashville Predators in a hard fought matchup. In the first period Matt Duchene would get the Predators … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Thursday, December 12th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Monday, December 9th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Monday, December 9th, 2019   News: The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that forward Travis Konecny is out indefinitely due to a concussion. https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/1204074529703841792?s=20   The Detroit Red Wings have placed defenseman Madison Bowey on waivers. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1204084642602614784?s=20   NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that New York Rangers forward Brendan … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Monday, December 9th, 2019

Backstrom’s Back, Tell A Friend: Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Washington Capitals (22-4-5) Columbus Blue Jackets (11-14-4)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby14-2-42.82 / .909 / 0Columbus Blue JacketsJoonas Korpisalo11-10-12.85 / .900 / 1 Tomorrow, your Washington Capitals will return to Capital One Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. We are very excited to report that Caps veteran Nicklas Backstrom … Continue reading Backstrom’s Back, Tell A Friend: Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 7th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 7th, 2019   News: The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk has been fined the maximum allowable under the CBA of $2486.56 for cross checking Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1203476666787516416?s=20   Game Recaps: Ottawa Senators v. Philadelphia Flyers - 1p … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 7th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, December 5th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, December 5th, 2019   News: The Washington Capitals have loaned defenseman Tobias Geisser to EV Zug of the Switzerland National League. Capitals Release   Game Recaps: Chicago Blackhawks v. Boston Bruins - 7p EST Start Time In Boston the Bruins would play host to the Chicago Blackhawks, but it … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Thursday, December 5th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019   News: Documentary film "VALIANT", which highlights the Vegas Golden Knights inaugural season and Stanley Cup Plaayoff run that unified a city after a horrific tragedy became available for streaming/purchase. https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1201972214939209734?s=20   The New Jersey Devils have fired head coach John Hynes and have named Alain … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 30th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 30th, 2019   Game Recaps: New York Rangers v. New Jersey Devils - 1p EST Start Time Scott recaps the New Jersey Devils Saturday matinee loss to the New York Rangers.   Philadelphia Flyers v. Montreal Canadiens - 3p EST Start Time In Montreal the Philadelphia Flyers look … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 30th, 2019