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2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second-Round Preview: Matchup Between Top-Two Eastern Conference Teams Among Elite Eight | NoVa Caps
Photo: CTV News Edmonton With the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs getting underway on Sunday afternoon, there is plenty to look forward to with the two best teams from the regular season, four Western Conference powerhouses squaring off, and a rematch from last Spring getting showcased. NoVa Caps previews the four second-round…
Ryan Leonard: 2024 Annual Review and Forecast | NoVa Caps
Photo: Boston College Athletics We continue our Washington Capitals annual prospect review and forecast series for the 2023-24 season with Ryan Leonard, forward for the Boston College Eagles. (You can access all of our Capitals Prospect Reports and player analysis on our “Prospects” page right here.) VITALS Leonard, 19, was drafted by the Capitals in the first round (8th overall) of…
David Gucciardi: 2024 Annual Review And Forecast | NoVa Caps
Photo: Audrey Richardson, State News Next up in our Washington Capitals annual prospect review and forecast series is David Gucciardi, defenseman for the Michigan State University Spartans. (You can access all our Capitals Prospect Reports and player analysis on our “Prospects” page in the top menu or here.) VITALS Gucciardi, 21, is a left-handed defenseman from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.…
Ryan Chesley: 2024 Annual Review And Forecast | NoVa Caps
We continue our annual prospect review and forecast series for the 2024 off-season with Ryan Chesley, defenseman for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. (You can access all of our Capitals Prospect Reports and player analysis on our “Prospects” page right here.) VITALS Chesley, 20, was drafted by the Capitals in the second round (37th overall) of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Capitals…
Ryan Leonard Selected for Team USA At The 2024 IIHF World Championships | NoVa Caps
Screen cap: TSN After his freshman season at Boston College ended with a 2-0 loss to Denver in the National Championship game, Ryan Leonard chose to return to the Eagles for his sophomore campaign, instead of joining the Washington Capitals for a playoff run. This seemingly brought Leonard's season to a close. However, this is…
Brent Johnson: 2024 Annual Review And Forecast | NoVa Caps
Photo: Ohio State University We continue our Washington Capitals annual prospect review and forecast series with Brent Johnson, defenseman for Ohio State University. (You can access all of our Capitals Prospect Reports and player analysis on our “Prospects” page in the top menu or right here.) VITALS Johnson, 21, is a 5’-11”, right-handed defenseman from Frisco, Texas. The Capitals chose…
Joaquim Lemay: 2024 Annual Review And Forecast | NoVa Caps
With the end of the 2023-24 NHL season, it’s time for our annual prospect review and forecast series for the past season. We begin our reviews with Joaquim “Jo” Lemay, defenseman for the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks, who is transferring to Northeastern. (You can access all our Capitals Prospect Reports and player analysis on our “Prospects” page here.) VITALS…
Best 2024 Offseason Acquisition Targets For Washington Capitals: Defensemen | NoVa Caps
Photo: Expected Buffalo With the focus turning to the NHL offseason for the Washington Capitals, the team needs to improve its defense after their lack of depth at the position was exposed when they got swept by the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nick Jensen and Rasmus…
Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms: AHL Atlantic Division Semifinals Preview | NoVa Caps
Photo: Eric Lord With a first round bye, the Hershey Bears awaited their opponents for the Atlantic Division semifinals to begin the defense of their Calder Cup championship. That opponent was determined on Friday night as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms knocked-off the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5-4 in overtime to sweep the three-game series and advance to face…
Capitals Fall To Rangers, 4-2, Swept In First Round Of 2024 Postseason | NoVa Caps
Photo: X/@Capitals The Washington Capitals fell to the New York Rangers, 4-2, Sunday night at Capital One Arena in Washington. The loss completes the Rangers sweep of the Capitals, 4-0, and ends the Capitals 2023-24 campaign. The Rangers opened the scoring just 57 seconds into the contest when Kaapo Kakko capitalized on a Nick Jensen turnover…
Rangers Down Capitals 3-1, Take 3-0 Series Lead; John Carlson Scores Lone Capitals Goal | NoVa Caps
X/@Capitals The Washington Capitals fell to the New York Rangers by a score of 3-1 on Friday night in Game 3 of their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series. The loss pushed the Capitals to a three games to none deficit ahead of Game 4 on April 28. LINEUPS The Capitals and Rangers made no…
New York Rangers Ride Special Teams Play To 4-3 Win, 2-0 Series Lead Over Washington Capitals | NoVa Caps
Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals lost to the New York Rangers by a score of 4-3 at Madison Square Garden in Game 2 of the first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series, which New York leads 2-0. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 23 saves in the defeat. Washington’s Lines Alex Ovechkin — Connor…
Three Quick Goals In Second Power New York Rangers Over Washington Capitals, 4-1, In Game 1; Iorio Leaves With Upper-Body Injury | NoVa Caps
Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals lost to the New York Rangers by a score of 4-1 at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of the best-of-seven first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series on Sunday afternoon. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 27 saves in his postseason debut. Washington’s Lines Alex Ovechkin — Connor McMichael — T.J. Oshie Aliaksei…
An Analytical Preview Of The Capitals’ First Round Match-up With The New York Rangers | NoVa Caps
After a brief hiatus from playoff hockey in the nation's capitol, the Washington Capitals squeaked their way into the 2024 postseason festivities; earning a match-up with the President's Trophy winning New York Rangers in the first round. Although the gap in standings points was quite considerable (the Rangers finished with 114 points, the Caps with…
2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs First-Round Preview: Atlantic Division Rivalries, Dallas Stars-Vegas Golden Knights Rematch Highlight Other Seven Series | NoVa Caps
Photo: Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images The first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs could be the best in a while as it features three Eastern Conference rivalries, a rematch of the Western Conference Final from last spring, and two Central Division heavy weights getting in the ring in a best-of-seven series. After previewing the Washington…
Schedule For First Round Of 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Released; Washington Capitals To Host Games 3 And 4 Next Weekend | NoVa Caps
Photo: LoHud The NHL released the full schedule for the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs overnight on Friday after it was determined that the Vegas Golden Knights will play the Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings will go at it with the Edmonton Oilers. The Washington Capitals will host Games 3 and…
2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs First-Round Series Preview: New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals | NoVa Caps
Photo: Winnipeg Free Press The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 10th time ever but first in nine seasons, when New York won Game 7 of the second round in overtime. New York has won six of the series and Washington last beat them in the…
Join NoVa Caps’ Bracket Challenge For 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs | NoVa Caps
Photo: NHL.com Do you want a shot at getting two tickets to a 2024-25 NHL Event worth $5,000 or $1,000 to spend at NHLShop.com? Well, here’s your chance. Join NoVa Caps’ NHL Bracket Challenge League for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are no limits on how many people can join, but you must have…
Capitals Down Flyers, 2-1, Punch Ticket To 2024 Postseason | NoVa Caps
Photo: X/@Capitals The Washington Capitals downed the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The victory gives the Capitals a record of 40-31-11 (91 points) for the 2023-24 regular season and a berth in the 2024 postseason. The Capitals opened the scoring on a deflected shot by captain Alex Ovechkin late in…
Preview: Washington Capitals Can Lock Up Second Wild Card With Win Over Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday | NoVa Caps
Photo: DeadSpin The Washington Capitals can clinch the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with any kind of win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday (7 PM ET, Monumental Sports Network in-market, EPSN+ out-of-market) in both teams’ regular-season finale. Washington has earned three of a possible four points against Philadelphia…
Washington Capitals To Open 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs vs. New York Rangers | NoVa Caps
Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Capitals will face the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The series is set to open at Madison Square Garden this weekend but a full schedule has yet to be released. New York went 55-23-4 (.695 points percentage) in…
Washington Capitals Shut Down Boston Bruins, 2-0, Two Points Away From Postseason Berth | NoVa Caps
Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins by a score of 2-0 on Monday night in their final home game of the 2023-24 regular-season. The win lifted Washington, who could clinch the second-wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with a win at the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday,…
Preview: Washington Capitals Begin Critical Back-To-Back To Close Out Regular Season vs. Boston Bruins | NoVa Caps
Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Capitals will end their regular-season series against the Boston Bruins on Monday at Capital One Arena (7 PM ET, Monumental Sports Network locally, NHL Network nationally). Washington is 3-2-1 (.583 points percentage) in their last six games against Boston, including a 3-0 shutout win at TD Garden on February…
Johnny is the Greatest! John Carlson Becomes Highest Scoring Defenseman in Capitals Franchise History | NoVa Caps
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson notched his 150th career goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday evening, becoming the franchise's all-time leader in Goals Scored by a defenseman. The goal came at a crucial point in the the club's game against the Bolts, notching a power play goal at 8:29 to give the Caps…
Capitals Defeat Lightning, 4-2; Milano Sets New Single-Season Career High in Goals; Jensen Stretchered Off, But Alert; Carlson Posts Most Goals By A Defenseman in Franchise History | NoVa Caps
Photo: @TBLightning/X The Washington Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 4-2 Saturday evening at Capital One Arena. The win improved the Capitals’ record to 38-31-11 and 87 points on the season. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 32 saves in the victory. The Lineup Alex Ovechkin — Connor McMichael — T.J. Oshie Aliaksei…
Buffalo Sabres Beat Washington Capitals, 4-2 | NoVa Caps
Photo by Ben Ludeman/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals lost to the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 4-2 on Thursday in their second visit to KeyBank Center in a span of nine days. The loss dropped Washington’s record to 37-31-11 (.538 points percentage) this season. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 13 saves in the…
Capitals Down Red Wings, 2-1, Earn Two Crucial Points In Playoff Chase; Alex Ovechkin Scores 30th Goal Of The Season | NoVa Caps
Photo: X/@Capitals The Washington Capitals downed the Detroit Red Wings 2-1, Tuesday night at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, in a critical battle to make the 2024 postseason. The victory improves the Capitals record to 37-30-11 (85 points) on the season. With the win, the Capitals now hold the second wild card spot. Following a scoreless initial stanza, the…
Preview: Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings Get In The Ring In Huge Eastern Conference Wild-Card Race Showdown | NoVa Caps
Photo: InPlayMagazine The Washington Capitals face off with the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday (7 PM ET, ESPN) for the third and final time this season in the biggest game of the season for both squads to date. After Detroit took an 8-3 decision exactly six weeks ago, Washington responded with a 4-3 overtime win…
Ottawa Senators Send Washington Capitals To Sixth Straight Loss, Win 3-2 (OT); Pacioretty, Protas End Scoring Droughts | NoVa Caps
Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Ottawa Senators by a score of 3-2 in overtime as their losing-streak extended to six games (0-4-2). Washington fell to 36-30-11 (.539 points percentage) this season. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren pitched 18 saves in the loss. Ottawa was already eliminated from postseason contention.…
Hurricanes Rally To Down Capitals, 4-2; Alex Ovechkin Scores Twice | NoVa Caps
Photo: X/@Capitals The Washington Capitals gave up a 2-o lead and fell to the Carolina Hurricanes, 4-2 Friday night at PNC Arena in Raleigh. The loss drops the Capitals record to 36-30-10 (82 points) on the season. The Capitals have now lost five straight games. Alex Ovechkin opened the scoring less than four minutes into the…
Washington Capitals Fade After Dominant Start In 4-1 Loss To Pittsburgh Penguins; Eller Records 400th Career Point | NoVa Caps
Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 4-1 at Capital One Arena on Thursday night in right-wing Tom Wilson’s first game back from his suspension. The loss dropped their record to 36-29-10 (.547 points percentage) this season. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 20 saves in the loss. Washington’s Lines…
Preview: Washington Capitals Look To Pad Lead In Standings, End Skid In Final Game vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | NoVa Caps
Photo: WTOP The Washington Capitals will close out their season series with the rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday (7 PM ET, Monumental Sports Network in-market, EPSN+ out-of-market). After Pittsburgh shut Washington out, 4-0, on opening night, Washington won 4-3 on January 2 and 6-0 on March 7 in the Steel City. Washington scored four unanswered…
Minor BEARings: Alex Limoges, Pierrick Dube and Riley Sutter Drive Hershey Offense, Hunter Shepard Shining In Goal | NoVa Caps
Photo: Eric Lord March proved to be the least successful month of the season for the Hershey Bears. The chocolate and white fell five times including three times in regulation, and lost the first three games of the month. Still, the skaters from Chocolate Town concluded March with a winning record. The Bears ended the…
Buffalo Sabres Blow Out Washington Capitals, 6-2; Lapierre Earns 12th Point In 18th Game Since Recall | NoVa Caps
Photo by Ben Ludeman/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 6-2 on Tuesday night in the first of their two visits to KeyBank Center in nine days. The loss dropped Washington to 36-28-10 (.554 points percentage) with eight games to go in the regular season. Goaltender…
Preview: Washington Capitals Look To Bounce Back In Saturday Night Showdown vs. Boston Bruins | NoVa Caps
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins for the first of two times in a span of 16 days on Saturday (7 PM ET, Monumental Sports Network in-market, EPSN+ out-of-market) and the first since opening night of the 2022-23 season. Washington has won two of the last three games against…
John Carlson To Play In 1,000th Career NHL Regular Season Game | NoVa Caps
On Saturday night, when the Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins, Capitals defenseman, John Carlson, will play in his 1,000th NHL career regular-season game. He has spent his entire career with the Capitals. Carlson reflected on his upcoming milestone earlier this week. “When you first break into the League you think about certain things, and…
John Carlson Ties Kevin Hatcher For Most Goals By A Defenseman in Franchise History in His 1,000th Game | NoVa Caps
x/@Capitals As if playing in his 1,000th career game in the NHL/as a member of the Washington Capitals wasn't enough, defenseman John Carlson accomplished another milestone Saturday night with a goal in the second period against the Boston Bruins. Carlson, who entered the night with 148 career goals, added his 149th and eighth of the…
Capitals Fall to Bruins 3-2 in A Shootout; John Carlson Scores in 1,000th Game | NoVa Caps
X/@Capitals The Washington Capitals fell to the Boston Bruins 3-2 Saturday night in a shootout at Capital One Arena in the District. The loss pushed the Capitals' record to 36-27-10 (82 points) on the season. SUMMARY: The Caps and B's played a tightly-contested game, with the x-x ultimately ending in a shootout. Mike Sgarbossa and…
5 Keys To Capitals Surge And Playoff Push Following 2024 Trade Deadline | NoVa Caps
When the Washington Capitals traded away Anthony Mantha, Joel Edmundson and Evgeny Kuznetzov three weeks ago, most Caps fans assumed that pretty much shut the door on the 2024 playoffs. But apparently, most of us were wrong. After Tuesday's win against Detroit in overtime, the Capitals currently sit in the second wildcard spot in the East,…
Maple Leafs Blast Capitals, 5-1, End Washington’s Three-Game Winning Streak; Nic Dowd Scores Again | NoVa Caps
Photo: X/@Capitals The Washington Capitals fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs, 5-1 Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. The loss drops the Capitals record to 36-27-9 (81 points) on the season. The Leafs opened the scoring midway through the opening stanza with a goal from Mark Giordano and held the 1-0 lead into the…