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After deciding to “mutually part ways” with Peter Laviolette, the Washington Capitals are now on the search for a new head coach and no better bench boss to coach the last ride of the core than Jeff Halpern. Halpern is a local guy, a native of Potomac, Maryland. He grew up playing hockey here and […] Why the Capitals should hire Jeff Halpern to be their next coach - Stars and … [Read more...] about Why the Capitals should hire Jeff Halpern to be their next coach

Next up on our Washington Capitals 2023 Report Card series is defenseman Dylan McIlrath who filled in when needed back in mid February through early March. McIlrath appeared in six games and had one assist in his final game which was a road win over the Anaheim Ducks on March 1. The assist came on […] Dylan McIlrath 2023 Report Card - Stars and Sticks - Stars and Sticks - A … [Read more...] about Dylan McIlrath 2023 Report Card

If you’re having hockey withdrawals the last two days you aren’t alone. Thankfully the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin tomorrow. Unfortunately for most of you reading this, your Washington Capitals aren’t in it. A total of 16 out of 32 NHL teams make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That’s eight per conference. Three for each of the […] How many teams make the Stanley Cup Playoffs? - Stars … [Read more...] about How many teams make the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

The Washington Capitals fell to the New Jersey Devils 5-4 in overtime despite scoring the first three goals of the game. At 4:36 Herndon, Virginia native Joe Snively got the scoring started with his second goal of the season. Sonny Milano had the assist. Rasmus Sandin doubled the lead for his seventh goal of the […] Capitals end season with loss to Devils - Stars and Sticks - … [Read more...] about Capitals end season with loss to Devils

Back in 2020 after having just gotten eliminated from the bubble, the Washington Capitals fired Todd Reirden and eventually hired Peter Laviolette. They were hoping a veteran bench boss would help right the locker room. It sadly didn’t. Both Laviolette and General Manager Brian MacLellan agreed to mutually part ways around 5 p.m. on Friday. […] Capitals and Peter Laviolette … [Read more...] about Capitals and Peter Laviolette part ways