Alex Ovechkin

Player Profile: Alex Ovechkin

Widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is nothing short of a legend. From the beginning of his NHL career in 2005 to his historic 18th 30-goal season in 2024, Alexander Ovechkin has been lighting up the ice for nearly 20 years. Whether he […]

The Best Landing Spots for Sam Reinhart

Sam Reinhart is set to hit free agency on July 1st on the heels of a career-best season for the 28-year-old Florida Panther. Reinhart, the 2nd overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, had career highs in goals, points, shot percentage, and power-play goals. The West Vancouver native enters free agency as the most coveted […]

Evaluating Spencer Carbery’s Rookie Coaching Season

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery made his debut with the team in the 2023-2024 season. The Capitals had just come off of their worst season in recent history, led by Peter Laviolette, in which they missed the playoffs for the first time in nine years. Carbery, the youngest coach in the league, was dealing […]

Connor McDavid Nominated For League MVP

“McHart” strikes again. A day before the Edmonton Oilers kick off their second-round match-up against the Vancouver Canucks, Oilers captain Connor McDavid is a Hart trophy nominee for the fourth year in a row and for the sixth time in his NHL career. Having previously won the award for Most Valuable Player in 2017, 2021, […]

Examining the Capitals’ Playoff Defeat

The Washington Capitals have officially begun their offseason after being swept by the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals. What caused the Capitals to fizzle out after barely sneaking into the playoffs? Here’s the rundown: Special Teams The biggest killer for the Washington Capitals in the playoffs was […]

NHL Playoffs: Rangers Knock Capitals Out in Game 4, 4-2 Victory | 4/28/2024

The Rangers eliminated the Washington Capitals on Sunday, April 28th at the Capital One Arena with a 4-2 victory. New York is the first team to move into the second round, and they’ll play either the Carolina Hurricanes or the New York Islanders. Carolina leads the best-of-7 series 3-1, and they’ll host the Islanders on […]

K’Andre Miller Putting it All Together at the Right Time for the Rangers

New York Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller has always had a high ceiling. His big frame, smooth skating, and incredible reach complement a high (and still-developing) hockey IQ. But his path, not unusually or unexpectedly, has not been linear. There have been moments of jaw-dropping brilliance mixed with performances that left one wanting. Luckily for the […]

Glaring Differences Between the Rangers and Capitals Through Two Games

If you have been watching the first round series between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals, it should be easy to see why the Blueshirts are up two games to none after Tuesday night’s 4-3 victory at Madison Square Garden. Below are the differences between the two clubs and how they have enabled the […]

Opinion: Rangers Should Make Quick Work of the Capitals

When it comes to the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals taking on each other in the Stanley Cup playoffs, their bouts seem to go the distance. In 2009 (Capitals won), 2012 (Rangers won), 2013 (Rangers won), and 2015 (Rangers won), the series between the Blueshirts and Capitals went the distance. They were all […]

Washington Capitals Clinch Final Wildcard Spot in Game 82

April 16th was a contentious day in the Eastern Conference. The Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, and Pittsburgh Penguins were all vying for the final wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. As the Capitals faced the Flyers, they were outshot 28-18, but a reliably strong performance from goaltender Charlie Lindgren and […]