This past week in the National Hockey League has been a very interesting one to say the least, and Tom Wilson once again drew the ire of the NHL fan base, outside of Washington that is. However, one has to ask. Is Tom Wilson really the problem, or is he a symptom to a bigger … Continue reading Tom Wilson – The Symptom to the Real Problem
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TXHT Review – Tom Wilson’s Suspension
So yesterday I took some time to break down Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson's hit on Boston Bruins defender Brandon Carlo, and speculated on what the League's Department of Player Safety could be looking at, how they interpret it, and what they could ultimately hand Wilson in regards to his suspension, which you can read … Continue reading TXHT Review – Tom Wilson’s Suspension
TXHT Opinion – Tom Wilson’s Board
Well. Here we are again a little over two years later after Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was suspended for 20 games (reduced to 14) due to an illegal check to the head. This time though, Wilson sees himself on the hot seat for boarding Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo on Friday night in Boston. … Continue reading TXHT Opinion – Tom Wilson’s Board
Game Recap – 3/1/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Minnesota Wild
Washington Capitals (39-19-6 84pts) v. Minnesota Wild (32-25-7 71pts) Game Recap: The Washington Capitals head to Minnesota to face the Wild and finish their short two game road trip, and boy would we have a wild one (pun intended) to start this game. In the first period Ryan Donato would open the scoring for … Continue reading Game Recap – 3/1/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Minnesota Wild
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
Game Recap – 2/13/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Colorado Avalanche
Washington Capitals (36-14-5 77pts) v. Colorado Avalanche (33-16-6 72pts) Game Recap: Coming to you live from Denver for the Washington Capitals matchup against the Colorado Avalanche for the TXHT Road Trip, the Capitals look to bounce back from back to back blow out losses to the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders at home … Continue reading Game Recap – 2/13/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Colorado Avalanche
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
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
Game Recap – 12/31/2019 – New York Islanders v. Washington Capitals
New York Islanders (23-10-3 49pts) v. Washington Capitals (27-8-5 59pts) Game Recap: In the last game of 2019 and for the decade, the Washington Capitals would play host to the New York Islanders. In the first period the Islanders would jump to and early 2-0 lead with goals from Casey Czikas and Brock Nelson. … Continue reading Game Recap – 12/31/2019 – New York Islanders v. Washington Capitals
Game Recap – 12/14/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington Capitals (23-5-5 51pts) v. Tampa Bay Lightning (16-11-3 35pts) Game Recap: The Washington Capitals are back on the road, and they start their little road trip in Tampa Bay as they look to tame the Lightning. In the first period after facing some early pressure from the Lightning, the Capitals would force Tampa's … Continue reading Game Recap – 12/14/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Tampa Bay Lightning