Tag: Washington Capitals

The Stanley Cup Daily – Getting Back on Track

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, August 12th, 2020   News The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a shakeup to their coaching staff as they will not be renewing assistant coaches Sergei Gonchar, Jacques Martin, and Mark Recchi for the 2020-21 season. The search for new assistant coaches for head coach Mike Sullivan has begun immediately. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1293557919364132874?s=20 … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Getting Back on Track →

The Stanley Cup Daily – The Final Day of the Qualifying Round

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, August 9th, 2020   News The following First Round matchups have been confirmed: Western Conference Chicago Blackhawks v. Vegas Golden Knights Arizona Coyotes v. Colorado Avalanche Calgary Flames v. Dallas Stars Vancouver Canucks v. St. Louis Blues Eastern Conference Montreal Canadiens v. Philadelphia Flyers Columbus Blue Jackets v. Tampa … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – The Final Day of the Qualifying Round →

Washington Capitals v Boston Bruins; Round Robin Game 3

 GoaltenderGAA / SV%% Games Won of Total GPWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby3.16 / .857.652Boston BruinsTuukka Rask3.10 / .914.714 Both the Capitals and the Bruins are playing in their final Round Robin game. The Boston Bruins were awarded the President’s Trophy this year, after finishing the season with the best record in the league, and 100 points. Washington … Continue reading Washington Capitals v Boston Bruins; Round Robin Game 3 →

The Stanley Cup Daily – Thinning Out the Herd

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, August 6th, 2020   News The NHL announced that on Monday, August 10th the NHL Draft Lottery will proceed with Phase 2. The eight teams to be eliminated in the Qualifying Round will each get a 12.5 percent chance at the number one overall pick in the 2020 NHL … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Thinning Out the Herd →

*UPDATED* Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers; Round Robin Game 2

 GoaltenderGAA / SV%% Games Won of Total GPWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby1.88 / .929.652Philadelphia FlyersBrian Elliott2.87 / .899.645 The Washington Capitals will take on the red-hot Philadelphia Flyers in their 2nd round robin game on Thursday the 6th. The Capitals and Flyers were 1st and 2nd in the Metropolitan Division during the 2019-20 season, and Washington did … Continue reading *UPDATED* Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers; Round Robin Game 2 →

The Stanley Cup Daily – Hat Tricks to Start and End the Day

NHL News and Notes from Monday, August 3rd, 2020   News The NHL Department of Player Safety has fined Vancouver Canucks forward Micheal Ferland $5000 for Spearing Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman. https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1290309971813400576?s=20   DoPS also announced that they have fined Wild forward Luke Kunin $1000 for Unsportsmanlike Conduct against the Canucks in Game 1 … Continue reading The Stanley Cup Daily – Hat Tricks to Start and End the Day →

Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Round Robin Game 1

2019-20 Regular Season Record % Games Won of Total GP Exhibition Game Results Washington Capitals 41-20-8 (69 GP) .652 3-2 vs Carolina (Win) Tampa Bay Lightning 43-21-6 (70 GP) .657 5-0 vs Florida (Win) For their first Round Robin match, the Washington Capitals will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. The last time these two … Continue reading Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Round Robin Game 1 →

*UPDATED* Back In Business: Washington Capitals Playoff Preview

  2019-20 Regular Season Record % Games Won of Total GP Washington Capitals 41-20-8 (69 GP) .652 The Metropolitan Division-leading Washington Capitals are set to chase down a second championship in three years as the Stanley Cup Playoffs gear up to begin in a few weeks’ time upon the conclusion of the best-of-5 play-in series. … Continue reading *UPDATED* Back In Business: Washington Capitals Playoff Preview →

NHL Announces 2019-20 Award Winners

Today the National Hockey League announced the regular season winners for the 2019-20 season.   Boston Domination The Boston Bruins took home the President's Trophy after finishing the 2019-20 season with the League's best regular season record. The Bruins would play 70 games and go 44-14-12 for 100 points to take the top spot in … Continue reading NHL Announces 2019-20 Award Winners →

Capitals and Bears Extend Their Affiliation

While unfortunately there is no hockey being played at this time, we have gotten some good news today! The Washington Capitals and the Hershey Bears have extended their affiliation agreement through the 2023 - 2024 season. https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1261309815378378752?s=20 The Washington Capitals and the Hershey Bears have been affiliates for the past 15 years, which is the … Continue reading Capitals and Bears Extend Their Affiliation →