by Seth Rothman | May 1, 2015 | Homepage, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals
NEW YORK – Washington’s best player played liked it on Thursday. Alex Ovechkin scored the Capitals’ first goal, a power-play laser late in the first period that went top shelf on Henrik Lundqvist (27 saves). He had 11 shot attempts through the first two periods before...
by Brad Kurtzberg | Apr 25, 2015 | Homepage, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals
The New York Islanders had their backs against the wall before Game 6 of their series with the Washington Capitals, but the Isles gutted out a 3-1 victory to keep their season alive for at least one more game. The series is now even 3-3 with the seventh and deciding...
by Brad Kurtzberg | Apr 22, 2015 | Homepage, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals
The New York Islanders gave their all in Game 4 of their series against the Washington Capitals at the Nassau Coliseum, it just wasn’t quite good enough. In a series between two teams that both finished with 101 points in the regular season, little things can...
by Brad Kurtzberg | Apr 19, 2015 | Homepage, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals
John Tavares came up big for the New York Islanders in Game 3 of their opening-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals and he came up big when it counted most. In just 15 seconds, Tavares erased a growing doubt about his team’s ability to hold a lead and...
by Brad Kurtzberg | Apr 14, 2015 | Homepage, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals
The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals both finished the regular season with 101 points. This opening-round series promises to be a tough battle between two very evenly matched teams. During the regular season, the two teams split four games. Both of the...
by Ed Cmar | Apr 3, 2015 | NHL, Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals, who saw their playoff streak of seven consecutive playoff appearances, end at the end of the 2013-14 season. Many pundits believed that the Caps would struggle in the new Metropolitan Division versus the dominance they held in the old...
