The NHL’s Department of Player Safety this evening announced a three game suspension for Washington Capitals forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel as a result of an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Callan Foote. As the video accompanying video explains: “It is important to note that both elements of the illegal check to the head rule are satisfied on this play. … [Read more...] about Nicolas Aube-Kubel Suspended Three Games
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Capitals thump Lightning in a chippy one as Sonny Milano turns tide
Sonny Milano's first goal as a Capital comes moments after his team kills a five-minute penalty, turning the game. … [Read more...] about Capitals thump Lightning in a chippy one as Sonny Milano turns tide
Capitals’ Nicolas Aube-Kubel gets three-game ban for hit on Cal Foote
The winger will miss the entirety of a three-game trip, including Sunday's rematch with the Lightning in Tampa. … [Read more...] about Capitals’ Nicolas Aube-Kubel gets three-game ban for hit on Cal Foote
Capitals strike for five goals against Lightning and dominate
The Washington Capitals played one of their worst games of the season in a Wednesday night loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Last night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they played one of their best. At 10:32 of the first period, Anthony Mantha struck from the side of the net off a great feed from Lars […] Capitals strike for five goals against Lightning and dominate - Stars and … [Read more...] about Capitals strike for five goals against Lightning and dominate
Sonny Milano easily earns MVP against Lightning
The Washington Capitals kicked the Tampa Bay Lightning’s butts last night and it was glorious. If one things for sure, sunshine is sure much better than Lightning and in the Caps case, it was Sonny Milano who shined for the home team. The two teams meet again tomorrow night, this time in Tampa Bay. The […] Sonny Milano easily earns MVP against Lightning - Stars and Sticks - … [Read more...] about Sonny Milano easily earns MVP against Lightning