The Washington Capitals have waived Russian centre Evgeny Kuznetsov on Saturday afternoon, Elliotte Friedman and others reported. Kuznetsov will be assigned to the Hershey Bears if he is not claimed by another team. General Manager Brian MacLellan said this is the first step to give Kuznetsov the change he’s been seeking. Brian Maclellan confirmed that Evgeny Kuznetsov has … [Read more...] about Evgeny Kuznetsov Waived by Washington Capitals
NHL Predictions: March 1 w/ Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals. Be … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: March 1 w/ Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals
NHL Rumours: Washington Capitals and St Louis Blues
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours as we close in on the March 8 trade deadline. Some teams know their roles of being a buyer or a seller. However, there are a number of teams in the proverbial “No Man’s Land” when it comes to their deadline fate. There are a few clubs that are on the borderline of a Stanley Cup Playoff spot. However, they’re currently on the outside, … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Washington Capitals and St Louis Blues
Washington Capitals Weekly Update: February 18-24
The Washington Capitals (26-21-9, 61 points) have earned points in four consecutive games but still sit just outside a Eastern Conference Wild Card playoff berth. The Capitals had a winning week (2-0-1) for the first time since January 7th-13th. This week they faced three Eastern Conference opponents and earned 5 points. Their three-game winning streak ended Saturday night with … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Weekly Update: February 18-24
Washington Capitals Weekly Update: February 11-17
It’s time for another Washington Capitals weekly updates. The best Capitals (24-21-8, 56PTS) are “tired of losing hockey games,” as goalkeeper Charlie Lindgren said this week. The best Washington can realistically hope for this season is to make the playoffs as a wild card. The team has lost eight of its last 10 games and is six points behind the second wild card spot. The … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Weekly Update: February 11-17