It seems like only days ago, Washington fans were clamoring for head coach Ron Rivera to bench quarterback Taylor Heinicke and turn the reins over to Kyle Allen. Rivera stood by his decision to keep Heinicke in the lineup but did say he wished the quarterback would be more of a game-manager type. Heinicke tried adjusting his style, and he struggled. He stayed in the pocket more … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera praises Taylor Heinicke after another outstanding performance
Archives for November 2021
Wizards’ frantic rally falls short this time in a 109-103 loss to the Hornets
Washington got within two points in the final minute but couldn't complete the comeback at Capital One Arena. … [Read more...] about Wizards’ frantic rally falls short this time in a 109-103 loss to the Hornets
Washington Capitals: A look back at Vitek Vanecek’s brief time with the Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken are not even a season old but Vitek Vanecek of the Washington Capitals has a stat every netminder of the Kraken present and future would be envious of. That’s right, Vitek Vanecek is the only undefeated goaltender in Kraken history. Well, sort of. The Kraken selected Vanecek in the NHL Expansion Draft […] Washington Capitals: A look back at Vitek Vanecek’s … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals: A look back at Vitek Vanecek’s brief time with the Seattle Kraken
Washington Capitals re-assign Axel Jonsson-Fjallby to Hershey Bears
The Washington Capitals made a roster move on their scheduled off day. They have sent rookie Axel Jonsson-Fjallby back to the Hershey Bears. AJF had one assist in eight games. Since making his NHL debut on Nov. 8 against the Buffalo Sabres, the 23 year old ranks fourth on the Capitals in shot attempt percentage […] Washington Capitals re-assign Axel Jonsson-Fjallby to Hershey … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals re-assign Axel Jonsson-Fjallby to Hershey Bears
Washington Capitals: After a slow start, Ilya Samsonov makes goaltending situation more interesting
I’ll admit it. We at Stars and Sticks have been very tough on Ilya Samsonov. Maybe not me necessarily but I have given my honest opinions. That being when he’s head is in the game he is as good of a goaltender as it gets. But when his head isn’t he’s inconsistent. And he’s gotta […] Washington Capitals: After a slow start, Ilya Samsonov makes goaltending situation more … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals: After a slow start, Ilya Samsonov makes goaltending situation more interesting