23 – Number of days remaining until the start of the Washington Capitals’ 50th season. But it’s also… …the number of seasons out of those 50 in which the Capitals have averaged fewer than three goals-against per game. Their best mark over that span was back in 2016-17, when they gave up an impressive 2.16 goals/game – which also happened to be the fewest of that season, and is … [Read more...] about The Noon Countdown: Locked Down
Archives for September 2024
QB Jordan Love practices with Packers as he continues recovery from knee injury
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his left medial collateral ligament in a season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. … [Read more...] about QB Jordan Love practices with Packers as he continues recovery from knee injury
How Maryland men’s soccer pulled off one of its biggest upsets in years
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps beat a top-10 conference opponent in the regular season for the first time since 2019. It’s been five days since Maryland men’s soccer’s season reached its apex — so far. The Terps not only beat what looked to be one of the best teams in the Big Ten, but they did dominated, defeating then-No. 8 Wisconsin, 3-0. What made … [Read more...] about How Maryland men’s soccer pulled off one of its biggest upsets in years
Maryland volleyball takes down Delaware State in four sets
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics The Terps dropped their first home set of the season, but still came out on top. Looking to extend its five-game winning streak, Maryland volleyball took on the Delaware State Hornets in its last home match of the nonconference slate. Unlike like the other contests, the Terps needed four sets to come out on top. Middle blocker Ellie … [Read more...] about Maryland volleyball takes down Delaware State in four sets
MM 9.19: Maryland men’s lacrosse earns 4-star commitment
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Maryland men’s lacrosse earned a commitment from class of 2026 four-star midfielder Chris Doshna Wednesday, per Ty Xanders of Prep Lacrosse. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, Doshna is the 50th-ranked player in his class, according to Inside … [Read more...] about MM 9.19: Maryland men’s lacrosse earns 4-star commitment