The Capitals have taken a more aggressive stance with their penalty kill this season and seen huge improvements as a result. … [Read more...] about Caps’ aggressive penalty kill ready for challenge of Oilers’ power play
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Capitals Temperature Check: Week 14
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’ll be assessing the team based on their games from January 13-19. Opponents: Ducks (W 3-0); Senators (OTW 1-0); Penguins (W 4-1) Logan Thompson. It’s hard to overstate just how important Thompson has been for the Caps… Source … [Read more...] about Capitals Temperature Check: Week 14
Tom McVie Passes Away
Former NHL coach and longtime Bruins scout Tom McVie has passed away at age 89, the team announced Monday. McVie played 18 seasons with various minor league clubs from 1956 to 1974, then was the head coach of the Capitals, Jets, and Devils in parts of nine seasons from 1975 to 1992. McVie began his NHL career behind the bench in a difficult situation, taking over Washington’s … [Read more...] about Tom McVie Passes Away
Cale Makar becomes one of fastest defensemen in NHL history to reach 100 goals
With 101 career goals and 287 assists, Makar is averaging 1.07 points a game. Should he keep up that pace, it would rank up there with the likes of Bobby Orr (1.39) and Paul Coffey (1.09) for the highest marks over a career by a defenseman in NHL history. … [Read more...] about Cale Makar becomes one of fastest defensemen in NHL history to reach 100 goals
Gabbard and TikTok CEO attend inauguration with uncertain futures in Washington
Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew sat together at President Trump's inauguration on Monday, while their futures in Washington remain uncertain. … [Read more...] about Gabbard and TikTok CEO attend inauguration with uncertain futures in Washington