The Washington Capitals’ season so far has not gone as hoped. Alex Ovechkin has yet to reach 10 goals this season, Nicklas Backstrom is on an open-ended leave of absence, and the team has tended to either win very close games or lose by a wide margin. For the second season in a row, injuries are sidelining important players. The Capitals had a lot of reasons to hope for a … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Weekly Recap: December 31-January 6
NHL Predictions: Carolina Hurricanes Three Keys to Victory vs Washington Capitals
This round of NHL Predictions sees two Metropolitan Division foes matchup in the United States Capital as the Washington Capitals welcome the Carolina Hurricanes. This is the second meeting this season of the old Southeast Division rivals. Carolina has finally found some rhythm to their game as they enter this contest on a four-game win streak. Pyotr Kochetkov has been lights … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Carolina Hurricanes Three Keys to Victory vs Washington Capitals
NHL Predictions: Jan. 2 w/ Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins
With the large amount of games on tonight’s NHL schedule, it might be hard to know where to start. We at the Last Word on Hockey have helped narrow your focus to our best bets. This round of NHL Predictions will help condense the slate into three best bets and one prop bet of the night. NHL Predictions Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Head-to-Head: Bruins 1-1 Blue … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan. 2 w/ Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins
The Washington Capitals Tom Wilson Named to NHL All-Star Game
The Washington Capitals Right Wing Tom Wilson has been selected to appear in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game in Toronto in a few weeks. Wilson, 29, is fourth on the Capitals in points (19), but only five off the team leader Alex Ovechkin (24), and tied for second in goals (11). Wilson has the second-fewest goals of any Eastern Conference All-Star, only ahead of defenceman Rasmus … [Read more...] about The Washington Capitals Tom Wilson Named to NHL All-Star Game
NHL Predictions: Devils Look for Big Win in Metro Showdown vs Capitals
Today’s NHL Predictions features a massive Metro Division showdown between the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals. The Devils (19-14-2) play their first game of 2024 and are most recently coming off a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. After a 2023 that saw them win their first playoff series in over a decade and finish with a franchise record in points, the Devils will look … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Devils Look for Big Win in Metro Showdown vs Capitals