Matthew Shea, Author at Capitals Outsider

Nicklas Backstrom Nearing Return

(Caps Outsider) Caps fans have seen quite a bit so far this season, such as Alex Ovechkin getting off to a career-best start, a bunch of prospects in the lineup, and...
Martin Fehervary Stepping Up

Rookie defenseman Martin Fehervary is showing the poise and skill when the Caps need it most.
Ilya Samsonov Is NHL’s Second “Star of the Week”

Samsonov came to play this past week, saving all 56 shots in back-to-back shutout victories.
Caps Are Getting Younger for the Wrong Reasons, But It’s Working Out Okay

The Capitals have been forced to rely on the talent of rookie players which has seen many young guys get valuable ice time and experience.
Alex Ovechkin Is NHL’s First Star of the Month

After an impressive start to the season, Alexander Ovechkin is the NHL’s first “Star of the Month” for the month of October.
How Ovechkin and the Caps Have Fared in First Road Games of Season

The Caps are 8-8 in the first road games of the season during the Alex Ovechkin era.
Laviolette Has Good Choices to Make With Lapierre and McMichael

With the chance to play both Hendrix Lapierre and Connor McMichael, Peter Laviolette is getting an early look at what the future of the Caps at center ice.
It’s Game Time!

After a busy preseason, the Capitals will head into opening night without Nicklas Backstrom.
Takeaways From the Caps’ 2021-2022 Regular Season Schedule

It's back to normal next season.