Game Recap – 2/23/2020 – Pittsburgh Penguins v. Washington Capitals

Pittsburgh Penguins (37-17-6 0pts) v. Washington Capitals (37-18-6 0pts)   Game Recap: In Washington the Capitals would play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins as they would look to get themselves back on track as the month of February has not been a good one for the Capitals. In the first period it would be a … Continue reading Game Recap – 2/23/2020 – Pittsburgh Penguins v. Washington Capitals

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 22nd, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 22nd, 2020   News: Alex Ovechkin scored his 700th career NHL goal to become the eighth player, and second youngest, to reach the milestone in NHL history. https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1231312059469574146?s=20 https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1231310902500061184?s=20   All is quiet on the trade front outside of a minor deal between Toronto and Nashville. Stay up … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Saturday, February 22nd, 2020

Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals 2/22/20

New Jersey Devils (24-27-10 58pts) vs Washington Capitals (37-18-6 80pts)  Game Recap: Good afternoon Devils fans! This afternoon your New Jersey Devils host the Washington Capitals who have been struggling lately. New Jersey is coming off a 2-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks and hoping to upset the Caps. They’re also hoping to not … Continue reading Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals 2/22/20

Top Dogs: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Washington Capitals (37-19-5) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (37-18-6)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby21-13-53.14 / .896 / 0Pittsburgh PenguinsMatt Murray17-8-52.80 / .903 / 1 For the second game of this back-to-back, the Washington Capitals will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins for just the second time this season. It’s hard to believe we get … Continue reading Top Dogs: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL News and Notes from Friday, February 21st, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Friday, February 21st, 2020   News: The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined defenseman Matt Niskanen of the Philadelphia Flyers $5000, the maximum allowed under the CBA, for slashing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Gustav Nyquist. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1230883925423206401?s=20   The Department of Player Safety also fined forward Scott … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Friday, February 21st, 2020

Angels & Demons: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils

Washington Capitals (37-18-5) vs New Jersey Devils (23-17-10)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsIlya Samsonov16-4-12.38 / .917 / 1New Jersey DevilsMacKenzie Blackwood19-12-72.79 / .913 / 3 The Washington Capitals are taking a short day-trip to Newark, New Jersey to take on the Devils on the first night of a back-to-back. The Devils are … Continue reading Angels & Demons: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, February 20th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, February 20th, 2020   News: The NHL Trade Deadline is the Monday at 3p ET. Continue to check the TXHT Trade Tracker for all of the latest trades in the NHL. TXHT Trade Tracker   Game Recaps: Pittsburgh Penguins v. Toronto Maple Leafs - 7p EST Start Time In … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Thursday, February 20th, 2020

Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs San Jose Sharks 2/20/20

New Jersey Devils (23-27-10 56pts) vs San Jose Sharks (26-30-4 56pts) Game Recap: After losing to the St.Louis Blues the other night, the New Jersey Devils hope to get back in the win column against the San Jose Sharks. Tonight was a tight defensive game with very low scoring. Defenseman Tim Heed of the Sharks … Continue reading Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs San Jose Sharks 2/20/20

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, February 19th, 2020

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, February 19th, 2020   News: Leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline on Monday, there would be three trades including Alec Martinez being traded to Vegas by Los Angeles. TXHT Trade Tracker   In the NWHL the Connecticut Whale have signed Allie LaCombe for the remainder of the 2019-20 … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, February 19th, 2020

*UPDATED*Bad Habits: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens

Washington Capitals (37-17-5) vs Montreal Canadiens (27-27-8)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby21-13-43.11 / .897 / 0Montreal CanadiensCarey Price24-22-52.76 / .910 / 3*Predicted* Goaltender Match-up After a less-than-ideal three-game road trip, the Washington Capitals are back at Capital One Arena to take on the Montreal Canadiens. Currently, Montreal is sitting five placings … Continue reading *UPDATED*Bad Habits: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens