In the fourth round of the NHL Draft the Washington Capitals continued to stock up on forwards with the selection of Patrick Thomas. Another good pick.
Hometown hero Joe Snively could have a future with the big club. By the Numbers 12 games played 12.6 time on ice per game 2 goals 2 assists 46.6 5-on-5 shot-attempt percentage 49.4 5-on-5 expected goal percentage +2 5-on-5 goal differential For on-ice percentages, 50 percent means even: both teams possess the puck evenly. Higher…
Bantering Points: 5/24/21
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Here are today’s news and links:
Rangers News:
Larry Brooks argues that David Quinn deserves a second opportunity as a head coach with a new team (NY Post)
Around the NHL:
The Washington Capitals’ followed in the Blueshirts’ path of letting Henrik Lundqvist down, as the team lost Game 5 of their opening round series against the Boston Bruins and were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs (Japers Rink)
Evan Liu recaps the Colorado Avalanche’s Game 4 victory over the St. Louis Blues, as Colorado completed the sweep and advanced to the West Division Finals (Mile High Hockey)
Game 52 Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals 5/1/2021: lines, how to watch
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Who:
When: 7:00 p.m. eastern
How to Watch: AT&T Sportsnet in Pittsburgh, NBCSports Washington in DC, NHL Network for non-local markets
Opponent Track: Thursday’s OT loss drops the Capitals to a 9-5-1 record in the month of April (the Pens are 10-4-1, for reference). After tonight, Washington hits the road for two games @New York Rangers on Monday and Wednesday, and then they return back home for a b-2-b with Philadelphia next Friday and Saturday. Then the Caps have a makeup game against Boston on 5/11 to conclude their regular season.