Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images A look at a rare two-spot for a Caps rookie 8 - Number of Capitals in franchise history who have scored their first and second-career goals in the same game, a group which now includes Herndon’s own Joe Snively. Snively’s two-goal performance against the Habs last night was the first time a Cap had achieved this feat since the … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: Two for One
Archives for February 2022
Average Goaltending, Expectations and Aggregates
David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports A look at the Caps’ goaltending and why it might not be what you think “If only the Caps could get even average goaltending...” You’ve heard it. You’ve probably lamented it yourself. Here’s the thing: the Caps have actually gotten better than average goaltending... from a certain point of view. But first, what do we mean when we say … [Read more...] about Average Goaltending, Expectations and Aggregates
SBN Reacts: Mystics fans give front office good grade for free agency
Myisha Hines-Allen’s re-signing is the best move the Mystics made so far, according to our first-ever SB Nation Reacts Mystics survey. | Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images Also, most fans want NaLyssa Smith to be drafted No. 1 this April. Thank you for participating in our first-ever Washington Mystics fan survey on SB Nation Reacts. To this point, I don’t … [Read more...] about SBN Reacts: Mystics fans give front office good grade for free agency
SBN Reacts: Wizards fans believe Beal’s injury would speed up need to rebuild
I don’t think Bradley Beal feels that bad about Porzingis coming to D.C. now right? | Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images And despite a rough last few weeks, most believe that Tommy Sheppard and Wes Unseld should keep their jobs after this season. Here are the Washington Wizards-specific results of our SB Nation NBA Reacts survey from last Tuesday. In this survey, we … [Read more...] about SBN Reacts: Wizards fans believe Beal’s injury would speed up need to rebuild
Sheppard’s not afraid to make big moves at the trade deadline
Tommy Sheppard’s trades set up the Wizards for a potential playoff run, despite their recent string of losses. | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Wizards’ President of Basketball Operations states that the only way to become championship caliber is by getting consistent postseason experience. On Friday afternoon, Washington Wizards President of Basketball … [Read more...] about Sheppard’s not afraid to make big moves at the trade deadline