The Hockey Writers

The Washington Capitals take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (50-21-9) at ISLANDERS (35-33-12) 7:30… … [Read more...] about Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Islanders – 4/15/25

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are approaching, and teams are officially clinching playoff berths and being eliminated from contention. Here are the potential scenarios where teams can clinch or be eliminated… … [Read more...] about NHL 2025 Playoff Clinching/Elimination Scenarios – 04/14/2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets knew what they had to do on Sunday night against the Washington Capitals. They needed to win. Otherwise, their playoff race would end. Thanks to a… … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Complete Weekend Sweep of Capitals to Stay in Playoff Race

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced their latest do or die situation on Saturday afternoon against the Washington Capitals. They started early and on-time. They never looked back. Jet Greaves made… … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Crush Capitals Behind Jet Greaves’ First NHL Shutout

The Columbus Blue Jackets were reeling offensively. Coming off consecutive shutouts at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators, head coach Dean Evason needed to find a… … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets’ Olivier Talks Cole Sillinger’s Development & Tom Wilson’s Impact