Posts Tagged ‘Washington Capitals’
Fantasy in Five: Break the ice
In last week’s edition of “Fantasy in Five,” I gave you five sleepers to consider adding to your roster. So let’s flip the script and give you five more players. But this time, these people I recommend you avoid and drop as soon as possible. Here we go! 1. Phil Kessel- You’re already looking at this article and considering to …
by Giovanni Mio on January 24th, 2013 Leave a comment »
Wizards Owner Abe Pollin Dies
-Some sad news out of the sports world today, as Wizards majority owner Abe Pollin has passed away at the age of 85. -Pollin bought a share in the Baltimore Bullets in 1964, eventually renaming the franchise the Wizards in 1996. -Abe was also the owner of the Washington Capitals of the NHL and the Washington Mystics of the WNBA. …
by Jon Alba on November 24th, 2009 Leave a comment »
Fedorov Leaves NHL To Play In Russia
It was announced today by the Continental Hockey League club, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, that they have signed pending unrestricted free agent, Sergei Fedorov to a two year deal. The move allows Fedorov to go back to his home country and play with his younger brother, Fedor. In 18 NHL seasons, Fedorov has played 13 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and …
by Mike Cosentino on June 25th, 2009 Leave a comment »
NHL Playoffs Recap: May 11
Washington Capitals 5 Pittsburgh Penguins 4 (OT) – Just when you thought the excitement of this second-round playoff series was too much for you, think again! David Steckel’s goal 6:22 into the overtime period not only propelled the Capitals to their first playoff overtime victory since 2001, but also forced a SEVENTH game between the two hockey clubs. Steckel deflected …
by Derek Johnson on May 12th, 2009 Leave a comment »
NHL Playoffs Recap: May 9
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 Washington Capitals 3 (OT) – Evgeni Malkin’s power play goal in overtime propelled the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 victory against the Washington Capitals. Not even the absence of Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar could prevent Pittsburgh from taking a three games to two lead in the series. Not even a two-goal effort from Alexander Ovechkin could help …
by Derek Johnson on May 10th, 2009 1 Comments »
NHL Playoffs Recap: May 8
Pittsburgh Penguins 5 Washington Capitals 3 – For the second game in a row, the Pittsburgh Penguins managed to avoid a must-win situation against a Washington team that is hungry for the Conference Finals. While the Penguins were able to prevent Alex Ovechkin from scoring a goal, they weren’t able to stop Nicklas Backstrom, Chris Clark, and Milan Jurcina from …
by Derek Johnson on May 9th, 2009 1 Comments »
Police Investigate Death Threat To Ovechkin
Yes, even hockey players receive death threats. Pittsburgh police are now investigating after the Washington Capitals gave them the call concerning a death threat to their star, Alexander Ovechkin. On a hockey message board, a poster bragged about how he was going to kill Ovechkin and would not care if he got jail time. “We became aware of an inappropriate …
by Mike Cosentino on May 7th, 2009 Leave a comment »
NHL Playoffs Recap: May 5
Pittsburgh Penguins 3 Washington Capitals 2 (OT) – Behind a goal from Kris Letang in overtime, the Pittsburgh Penguins managed to avoid a three games to none deficit in the series against the Washington Capitals. The Penguins overcame Alexander Ovechkin’s 8th goal of the postseason, which was scored just 83 seconds into the game. Ruslan Fedotenko scored the equalizer for …
by Derek Johnson on May 7th, 2009 Leave a comment »
Washington Capitals 4 Pittsburgh Penguins 3
The Ovechkin/Crosby rivalry heated up on Tuesday as the Pittsburgh Penguins took on the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center for Game 2 of their playoff series. Alexander Ovechkin’s hat trick was answered by Sidney Crosby’s hat trick. However, the difference-maker turned out to be Capitals forward David Steckel, whose second goal of the playoffs helped the Capitals take a two …
by Derek Johnson on May 4th, 2009 1 Comments »
NHL Playoffs Recap: May 2
Washington Capitals 3 Pittsburgh Penguins 2 – The Capitals struck first blood in the first chapter of the newly-revived Ovechkin/Crosby rivalry. Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin both scored goals in the first period, but it was Washington’s Tomas Fleischmann who netted the winning goal for the Capitals. Rookie goaltender Simeon Varlamov made 34 saves on 36 shots; his most impressive …
by Derek Johnson on May 3rd, 2009 Leave a comment »