The Washington Capitals made another last-minute deal at the trade deadline and it’s a blockbuster.
The Caps traded 2018 Stanley Cup champion Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, and a first and second-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings for star forward Anthony Mantha.
The news was first reported by NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes.
By Ian Oland 2 years ago
The Djoos is no longer loose.
After being put on waivers by the Anaheim Ducks, Christian Djoos was claimed by the Detroit Red Wings.
No let down game here!
The Washington Capitals annihilated the digital Detroit Red Wings 6-1 at virtual Little Caesar’s Arena, Saturday. The Capitals have won every game they’ve played (3-0) since moving to video-game mode. The simulation game aired on NBC Sports Washington instead of the Capitals’ postponed real-life game against the Red Wings due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Carl Hagelin scored twice early in the first period. Nicklas Backstrom, TJ Oshie, and Ilya Kovalchuk added quick goals in the second period to turn it into a rout.
The game also featured some big hits, teleportation, and cameos by humans, Garnet Hathaway and Nic Dowd.
By Ian Oland 3 years ago
The Detroit Red Wings sent Mike Green to the Edmonton Oilers early Monday morning in exchange for forward Kyle Brodziak and a conditional 2020 fourth-round pick.
The Capitals reportedly had interest in bringing Green back. Elliotte Friedman reported the news in his most recent 31 Thoughts Podcast.
By Chris Cerullo 3 years ago
Here’s some interesting scuttlebutt for your pre-deadline news cycle. On Thursday’s 31 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman reviewed each team and what their priorities may be as we approach the trade deadline on Monday, February 24. When he got to the Caps, things got real juicy.
Not only are the Caps interested in trading defender Nick Jensen, they may want ex-Cap Mike Green back from Detroit.
By Peter Hassett 3 years ago
The Washington Capitals didn’t put out their best effort of the season against the Detroit Red Wings, but you don’t really need to do so to get a win in Motown these days. The Caps fought through a couple bad periods, eventually taking down the Wings 5-2 after a couple empty net strikes by their captain.
The Caps out-shot the Wings 34 to 27, but were out-attempted at five-on-five 45 to 38.
By Chris Cerullo 3 years ago
Detroit, Michigan was the scene of a battle between a Cup contender vs potential lottery winner. The former in the Washington Capitals were expected to take this win from the outset, and they ended up doing just that.
Robby Fabbri got us underway with a power-play slam dunk. TJ Oshie did exactly the same to kick the second frame off. Alex Ovechkin circled the cage and beat Jonathan Bernier short-side to give the Caps a lead. Tom Wilson’s tenth of the season extended said lead. and Luke Glendening only nine seconds later put a damper on that.
Ovechkin got an empty netter and then another for the hat trick.
Caps beat Red Wings 5-2!
By Chris Cerullo 3 years ago
The Caps wrap up the month of November this evening with a sludge game in Detroit. Both teams played yesterday, so this might be an interesting one. And by interesting I really just mean ugly.
Puck drop is at 7 PM, and your boy Chris has recap duty.
By Peter Hassett 3 years ago
After being traded to the Detroit Red Wings late last week, Madison Bowey made his debut in the Motor City Tuesday evening.
Bowey debuted with a new number. The former Caps defenseman is wearing no. 74 in honor of John Carlson.
By Cara Bahniuk 4 years ago
The Washington Capitals have snapped their losing streak and they did so by thoroughly running over the Detroit Red Wings. But wait Chris, the Caps only won by a final score of 3-2, how is that “thoroughly running over”. Well imaginary commenter, let’s go into that below.
By Chris Cerullo 4 years ago
