Black swan and beyond: Snapshot 5
The Washington Capitals' season has ended -- at least for now -- in a way none of us could have predicted. The…
Weird time to start sucking, but okay: Snapshot 4
We're about to do the snapshot, but we're gonna have to go a bit deeper than usual. The typical data in this…
Maybe we’re all just spoiled: Snapshot 3
Chris, Ian, and I had a spirited conversation about the Washington Capitals during their 5-1 loss to the Devils on Saturday night.…
Backstrom’s back, alright: Snapshot 2
Despite missing their top-line center for eight games, the Washington Capitals currently lead the division, conference and league. They've taken nearly 80…
Meet the new Caps, same as the old Caps: Snapshot 1
With 23 points in 15 games, the Capitals are technically the best team in the league, but the Boston Bruins have played…
It’s too early to worry, but…
I was slightly disappointed by the Capitals' loss to the Leafs on Saturday night. I hoped for a bounce-back performance after that…
Surprise, the Caps are excellent now: Snapshot 10
Did anyone see this coming? Did anyone watch the Caps around mid-February, when they were allowing their opponents more high-danger chances than…
Being there: Snapshot 9
In 2013, Chris Boyle, then of Habs Eyes On the Prize created a landmark data visualization for hockey. Boyle graphed how a team's…
Unless: Snapshot 8
The Washington Capitals have 14 games remaining, but there aren't many surprises waiting within them. By now we know who this team…
Deadline approaching: Snapshot 7
The NHL trade deadline is quickly approaching and many of the Caps' rivals in the East have already made significant moves to…
No one to blame: Snapshot 6
There's a certain undercurrent to how we talk about hockey that has had me on edge this season, and especially lately. While…
Stand pat or peter out: Snapshot 5 (Podcast edition)
Sunday afternoon's game threw our publishing schedule all out of whack, so instead of a written snapshot with lots of charts and…
Come together: snapshot 4
The Caps are on a roll. They've won three in a row, eight of their last 10, and as things stand before…
Return of the top-heavy Caps: Snapshot 3
The Washington Capitals are doing much better lately, and that's a big relief. It surely makes life easier for Barry Trotz and…
Better ingredients, better pizza: Snapshot 2
We knew the Washington Capitals wouldn't coast to another Presidents' Trophy. We knew that this regular season would be a greater challenge…
Choosing the middle ground: Snapshot 1
Nine games into the season, there's been some good and some bad from the Washington Capitals. There's certainly been more bad than…
Down the stretch they come: Snapshot 11
The finish line is in sight for the 2016-17 regular season and, despite Friday's drubbing at the hands of the Coyotes and…
Eye on the finish line: Snapshot 10
This is my final solo snapshot of the season.My first and most sophisticated thoughts about the 2016-17 so far goes like this:…
Optimize this juggernaut: Snapshot 9
The Washington Capitals continue to roll. After a slight sputter coming out of the bye week, the guys in red have won…
Hockey team, interrupted: Snapshot 8
Before the bye week, the Washington Capitals had been on a 119-point pace. Since the bye week, with just one loser point…
