The 2024 NHL Playoffs are officially underway after a couple of Game 1’s of Round 1 started on Saturday, April 20. One of those games featured the Carolina Hurricanes facing the New York Islanders in the opening round once again. Both teams faced off in the first round back in the 2023 NHL Playoffs where
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The Washington Capitals have been a surprisingly strong team to start the 2023-24 season and find themselves in the middle of the Metropolitan Division heading into 2024. After missing the playoffs last season, this is exactly what the team was hoping for this season after making a few moves to bolster the roster in the
The Washington Capitals have gotten off to a surprisingly good start to their 2023-24 campaign after missing the playoffs last season. With an aging core who would like to win another Stanley Cup before they retire, the Capitals have been making moves over the past couple of seasons to try and give themselves an edge.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is more speculation surrounding the Washington Capitals and a couple of trades they’d like to make. Meanwhile, are talks between the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks for Tyler Myers going to start up again? Finally, what teams did Milan Lucic talk to about signing this summer before he
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Philadelphia Flyers have announced new hires in major executive positions. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames won’t let Brad Treliving talk to other clubs, there is an update on the health status of Matthew Knies in Toronto and Evgeny Kuznetsov’s agent sends a message to the Washington Capitals. Explore everything hockey
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have officially signed Matthew Knies. What’s next for the heavily-touted prospect? Meanwhile, Jason Demers was sent back to the AHL after making one final appearance for the Edmonton Oilers. What now for the veteran defenseman? Is Jonathan Toews hanging up his skates or just hanging them
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evgeny Kuznetsov is looking to be traded by the Washington Capitals. The Calgary Flames are trying to sign one of their college prospects and Nazem Kadri talks about the rumored heat between himself and coach Darryl Sutter. Finally, the Buffalo Sabres will need an upgrade in goal. What will their
Following an Alex Ovechkin injury and a lopsided loss to the New York Islanders, the mood surrounding the Washington Capitals has started to sour again. There’s still plenty of unresolved tension in D.C., the sort of pre-playoff jitters that head coach Peter Laviolette is unable to shift on his own. “I want to say I
The Washington Capitals had a successful Canadian road trip. They managed at least a point in the three contests, going 2-0-1. They have won four out of their last five games to start March as well. Related: Capitals Lose Hagelin, But Get Boost From Mantha’s Return The team seemed to find their groove offensively, especially
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Logan Brown is looking to be traded by the Ottawa Senators. Will he get what he wants? Meanwhile, Rocky Thompson has stepped down as an assistant coach for the San Jose Sharks. Why? Will the Montreal Canadiens match the Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer or do they have another plan in the
Today we look back at another busy day in National Hockey League history. May 7 has seen its fair share of Stanley Cup Final games, legendary players doing what they do best and some impressive streaks getting extended. Stanley Cup Final Moments On May 7, 1968, rookie defenseman Serge Savard scored his first career playoff
The past decade can accurately be described as a rollercoaster for the Washington Capitals, to say the least. From record-breaking milestones to back-to-back Presidents’ Trophies to playoff disappointments to a Stanley Cup championship, the Capitals have experienced it all in the past ten years. and have provided their fanbase with some extremely memorable moments along
NEW YORK — Artemi Panarin scored twice, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 30 shots, and the New York Rangers beat the short-handed Washington Capitals 4-1 Wednesday night. Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and an assist, Brett Howden also scored, and Kaapo Kakko added two assists for the Rangers,
VANCOUVER — Nicklas Backstrom scored the shootout winner and the Washington Capitals completed a massive comeback to beat the Canucks 6-5 in Vancouver on Friday night. Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) The Canucks (6-3-1) had a four-goal lead late in the second period but couldn’t withstand a late surge from the Capitals (8-2-3). Evgeny Kuznetsov and