On what’s made Christian Djoos’ first nine NHL games a success
Twelve games into the season, not much has gone as planned for the Caps. Among other factors, injuries to important players and…
The Caps added a new wrinkle to their power play and it’s already paying off
The Caps have had one of the best power plays in the league for years. There are obvious reasons for the success,…
On what makes John Carlson so good at defending the blue line
Last month we looked at how the Caps could become an even more dangerous offensive team by changing their approach on zone entries, as…
How the Caps can become a more dangerous offensive team
The Caps were a juggernaut during the 2016-17 regular season. The 118 points the team accumulated led the league by seven and,…
Capitals faceoff set plays and why they work
The Washington Capitals have been using faceoff set plays in the offensive zone to generate scoring chances this season. The key to…
Dmitry Orlov’s high-risk, high-reward style worked out for the Caps
Dmitry Orlov may be the player on the Washington Capitals roster that fans and analysts alike are most divided on. Known for…
Breaking Down Jason Chimera’s Game-Winning Snipe
Photo: Patrick McDermott Early in the second period of Game Two, with his team clinging to a 1-0 advantage, Jason Chimera stepped…
The Type of Decision That Will Get Andre Burakovsky Scratched Again
Photo: Rob Carr After being a healthy scratch for the past two games, Andre Burakovsky returned to the lineup Wednesday night against…
Nate Schmidt’s Skating and Passing Abilities Lead To Success
Awesome Photo: Chris Gordon The love for Nate Schmidt 'round these parts is well-documented. Possession monster, always smiling blah blah blah. Enough already,…
How Brooks Orpik Misread a Breakout and Got Burned On the Penguins’ First Goal
Photo: Geoff Burke At 1:28 of the third period on Wednesday, Evgeny Kuznetsov scored to give the Caps a 1-0 lead. Twenty-four…
