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Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Ranking the major trades the Caps’ GM has made Ah, the lead-up to the NHL trade deadline. It’s a time when fans have dreams of onloading their team’s deadweight for help in the future (be it sooner or later) and/or fear of their general manager doing something deeply regrettable (be it sooner or later... or both). Since being … [Read more...] about Grading the Trading on Brian MacLellan’s Deals

Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images A look at Sheary baby’s performance this season after a milestone night 2.04 - Conor Sheary’s points per 60 minutes at five on five, second on the team among players with at least 20 games played behind only Alex Ovechkin (2.68). Here’s more on Sheary’s stellar season from Caps Today: Conor Sheary has points in each of his … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: Come Out Tonight

Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: The Caps kick off their Western Canada with the first of back-to-back games in Alberta, 8 and 19 take the ice for a Grand outing, the power play is on the upswing and more. Your savory breakfast links: Previews of tonight’s red hot visit to Calgary from Vogs, NBCSW, and Peerless, and … [Read more...] about Tuesday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Flames Game Day

Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images This week the Caps head to Canada for a three-game swing through the western provinces From the friendly confines of Capital One Arena in Week 21, the Washington Capitals take to the road for three games in Week 22, visiting the western Canadian provinces for three games, one against a division leader and two against teams … [Read more...] about Snapshots of the Week Ahead: Week 22

Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images A look at the Caps’ play in front of their two goalies The Boston Bruins may be the best team in the NHL when it comes to five-on-five defense. No team has a lower expected goals rate, allows fewer scoring chances or high-danger chances against. They allow the second-fewest shot attempts and shots on goal, and do it … [Read more...] about Vanecek, Samsonov and Team Defense