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In seasons past at Stars and Sticks you’ll see us writing about the top 3 players after a big Washington Capitals win. We’ll call them either the top 3 heroes, winners or studs. But this is a different one after their 4-0 goose egg showing against the Pittsburgh Penguins last night. It was a competitive […] Top 3 Capitals duds against Penguins - Stars and Sticks - Stars and … [Read more...] about Top 3 Capitals duds against Penguins

The Washington Capitals return to action tonight. There are still some moving parts to the lineup ahead of the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins as today’s morning skate was an optional. This is a new coach so there was no “we’re still working through some things in the room” said by Spencer Carbery. That’s a […] Top 5 storylines as the Capitals enter a new season - Stars … [Read more...] about Top 5 storylines as the Capitals enter a new season

We have one more Washington Capitals player left to predict on the eve of opening night. Last but simply not least is Nic Dowd who enters his sixth season with the Caps. Dowd has been a mainstay at the fourth line center position. He has a good track record of winning face offs. He’s also […] Nic Dowd will improve his face off percentage - Stars and Sticks - Stars and Sticks - … [Read more...] about Nic Dowd will improve his face off percentage

Next up on our Washington Capitals player predictions, we take a look at Lucas Johansen and what he can do now that he has finally made it to an opening night lineup in the NHL. Johansen had an assist in his NHL debut against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on December 31, […] Lucas Johansen has earned this opportunity - Stars and Sticks - Stars and Sticks - A … [Read more...] about Lucas Johansen has earned this opportunity

When it comes to athletes and bouncing back, most cases are for when the player has a bad season. Struggle one year? Get better next year. That equals bouncing back. But in the case of Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie, his only struggle is injuries. He will bounce back if he can play a whole […] T.J. Oshie will bounce back this season - Stars and Sticks - Stars and Sticks … [Read more...] about T.J. Oshie will bounce back this season