The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs begin tonight. Here’s a mini guide ahead of the Game 1 action. The format is that 16 teams qualify for the playoffs with the top three ranked teams from each division joined by four wild card teams, two per conference. Leading up to the finals, two lucky teams must successfully […] NHL Playoffs Format, Key Dates, Predictions & More - Stars and … [Read more...] about NHL Playoffs Format, Key Dates, Predictions & More
Capitals move on from Kevin McCarthy and Blaine Forsythe
The Washington Capitals have agreed with assistant coaches Kevin McCarthy and Blaine Forsythe to part ways. Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan said in a press release from the Caps: Forsythe joined the Capitals as a video coach prior to the 2006-07 season and I was today years old when I found this out. He served […] Capitals move on from Kevin McCarthy and Blaine … [Read more...] about Capitals move on from Kevin McCarthy and Blaine Forsythe
NHL Playoff Bracket if teams were seeded 1-8 in each conference
The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs begin tonight. We all know what the matchups are. We all hate the new format. But what if the format was a 1-8 seeded matchup like the old days? What would the bracket look like this year? Let’s start with the Eastern Conference… #8 Florida Panthers vs. #1 Boston Bruins: […] NHL Playoff Bracket if teams were seeded 1-8 in each conference - Stars and … [Read more...] about NHL Playoff Bracket if teams were seeded 1-8 in each conference
When do NHL Playoffs start?
For the first time since 2014 there will be no Washington Capitals hockey on the world’s stage in the Stanley Cup playoffs. But that doesn’t mean we won’t watch the NHL’s best this spring compete for the Cup. When does it start? It all begins tomorrow night after we had a two day break. First […] When do NHL Playoffs start? - Stars and Sticks - Stars and Sticks - A Washington … [Read more...] about When do NHL Playoffs start?
Dmitry Orlov 2023 Capitals Report Card
We now begin our Washington Capitals end of season player report cards and this will be different compared to previous years. We’ll also include the lads who got traded so we’ll start things out grading Dmitry Orlov’s time with the Caps this season before he joined the Boston Bruins. Of course Orlov and the Bruins […] Dmitry Orlov 2023 Capitals Report Card - Stars and Sticks - … [Read more...] about Dmitry Orlov 2023 Capitals Report Card