Backstrom's shootout strike holds up after Darcy Kuemper (36 saves) makes one final stop on Evgeny Malkin. … [Read more...] about Capitals clip Penguins with a shootout strike from Nicklas Backstrom
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The Noon Number: Resilient Little Buggers
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images A look at how the Caps have bounced back this season .711 - The Capitals’ points percentage in games after a regulation loss. The Caps have a record of 13-5-1 this season in games following a loss in regulation, including last night’s shootout win over the Penguins. While the Caps haven’t had many winning streaks, they’ve also managed … [Read more...] about The Noon Number: Resilient Little Buggers
Saturday Caps Clips: A Day of Rest
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: Reflections on and observations from a big shootout win over the Pens, Carlson skates and more. Your savory breakfast links: Dissecting the play that put the Caps on top early in the third period Thursday night. [Rink] A few more leftovers from the big shootout victory, fueled by a Swedish … [Read more...] about Saturday Caps Clips: A Day of Rest
Capitals Should Be Targeting Bo Horvat at the Trade Deadline
The Washington Capitals are a clear buyer going into the 2023 Trade Deadline, as the team currently sits fifth in the Metropolitan Division with a 25-19-6 record. The team is… … [Read more...] about Capitals Should Be Targeting Bo Horvat at the Trade Deadline
Shattenkirk Trade Was Key to Blues’ Success
The St. Louis Blues’ 2019 Stanley Cup victory seems in hindsight like the culmination of 10 years of sustained success. But a closer look at the decade shows that the… … [Read more...] about Shattenkirk Trade Was Key to Blues’ Success