Game Recap – 1/3/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Carolina Hurricanes

Washington Capitals (27-9-5 59pts) v. Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-2 50pts)   Game Recap: To kick off the new year, and a new decade, the Washington Capitals kick off the second half of the season on the road in Carolina as they look for their first victory over the Hurricanes since Game Five of the first round … Continue reading Game Recap – 1/3/2020 – Washington Capitals v. Carolina Hurricanes

Hindsight is 20/20: Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes

Washington Capitals (27-9-5) vs Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-2)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsIlya Samsonov10-2-12.28 / .918 / 0Carolina HurricanesPetr Mrazek16-8-22.67 / .903 / 2Goaltender Matchup The Washington Capitals have themselves a little rematch with the Carolina Hurricanes to kick off 2020. The Capitals are just 5-5-0 in their last 10, and have dropped … Continue reading Hindsight is 20/20: Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes

TXHT Report Card – The Washington Capitals Next 21 Games

The Washington Capitals have played their next 21 games of the 2019-20 season and it is time for their second TXHT Report Card of the season. TXHT will be doing report cards for the Capitals every 20 to 21 games during the regular season, and comparing how they do each quarter of the season to … Continue reading TXHT Report Card – The Washington Capitals Next 21 Games

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 31st, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 31st, 2019   News: The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Jake Guentzel will miss four to six months after successful shoulder surgery. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1212041254940397568?s=20   The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have re-signed defenseman Justin Holl to a three year contract extension. https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1212051238239510528?s=20   The NHL Department of Player … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, December 31st, 2019

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

Resolution: Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders

Washington Capitals (27-8-5) vs New York Islanders (24-10-3)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby17-6-42.95 / .904 / 0New York IslandersSemyon Varlamov13-3-32.40 / .920 / 1Goaltender Matchup There’s no better way to round out the year with some matinee hockey, eh? The Washington Capitals are slated to take on former head coach Barry … Continue reading Resolution: Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 28th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 28th, 2019   News: According to agent Dan Milstein, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ilya Mikheyev will miss at least three months after having successful surgery to repair an artery and tendons in his wrist. Toronto Maple Leafs Release https://twitter.com/HockeyAgent1/status/1210934061503582215?s=20   The Buffalo Sabres have announced that forward Jeff … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Saturday, December 28th, 2019

Game Recap – 12/28/2019 – Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes

Washington Capitals (27-7-5 59pts) v. Carolina Hurricanes (22-14-2 46pts)   Game Recap: In the second game of their back to back the Washington Capitals head to Carolina to take on the Hurricanes, and in the first period the Capitals would open up the game with penalty woes as they would give the Hurricanes the two … Continue reading Game Recap – 12/28/2019 – Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes

NHL News and Notes from Friday, December 27th, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Friday, December 27th, 2019   News: In the NWHL, the Metropolitan Riveters have announced that they have signed forward Kelly Nash for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, and could make her season debut in the Labatt Blue Buffalo Believes Classic. https://twitter.com/NWHL/status/1210240119195742209?s=20   The Chicago Blackhawks announced a slew of … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Friday, December 27th, 2019

Revenge in Raleigh: Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes

Washington Capitals (27-7-5) vs Carolina Hurricanes (22-14-2)  Predicted GoaltenderRecordGAA / SV% / # SOWashington CapitalsBraden Holtby17-5-42.87 / .907 / 0Carolina HurricanesPetr Mrazek14-8-22.68 / .902 / 2Goaltender Matchup In the second night of this back-to-back, the Washington Capitals head to Raleigh, North Carolina to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. The last time these two teams met … Continue reading Revenge in Raleigh: Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes