The other day we noted in the Mailbag how the Caps are creating more/better scoring chances: Since, there have been two great examples of what we talked about, so we thought we’d highlight them here. First, Connor McMichael’s first goal against the Avs: We could show the video, but NHL.com’s “Goal Visualizer” is perfect here to see the off-puck movement. Source … [Read more...] about McMichael, Vrana, Caps Showing You How It’s Done
Capitals Temperature Check: Week 5
Opponents: Maple Leafs (4-3 OTL), Avalanche (5-2 W), Golden Knights (5-2 W), Utah (6-2 W) Throughout the season, we’ll check in on the Washington Capitals to see which players, positions, and/or systems are hot and who is…well, not. Today we’re looking at how the team has done in their games between November 11 and November 18 (extending to include Monday’s game in Utah because … [Read more...] about Capitals Temperature Check: Week 5
Capitals @ Utah Game Thread 11/18
With two consecutive 5-2 victories over tough Western Conference teams, the Caps face their final test tonight as they make their first visit to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Hockey Club. Utah has had an up-and-down start to their inaugural season and comes into tonight’s game having dropped four of their last six – but one of those wins was a big 4-1 victory over the … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Utah Game Thread 11/18
Capitals @ Golden Knights Game Thread 11/17
The Caps’ Western road trip got off to a great start on Friday, with the good guys taking two points from the rejuvenated Avalanche. Now they head to the desert to take on the Golden Knights – a team they beat earlier this season, but also a team they’ve yet to beat in Vegas (at least in the regular season). They’ll look to break that streak once and for all tonight. First, … [Read more...] about Capitals @ Golden Knights Game Thread 11/17
Capitals vs. Avalanche: How the Game Was Won
The Washington Capitals desperately needed a bounce-back game after their disappointing OT loss to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday. They got that and more with their 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche last night—this was a statement game. They came into an arena that is notoriously difficult to play in and got their road trip started right with a full 60-minute … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Avalanche: How the Game Was Won