Tag Archives: Washington Capitals

Parting Shot: Red Wings School Preds Once More…For Old Time’s Sake

by on April 15, 2013 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The newest Nashville Predator, 18 year-old Swedish forward Filip Forsberg jumps onto the ice for his first NHL shift Sunday night at Bridgestone Arena. The hopeful star of the future for Nashville acquitted himself well in his debut, however the Preds woeful goal-scoring fortunes continued as they dropped a season-high sixth straight game 3-0 to [...]
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Errata(?)

by on April 9, 2013 in Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Opinion/Analysis

Former Nashville Predators forward Martin Erat (center) is helped off the ice last Saturday in just his second game with his new team, the Washington Capitals. Erat sustained a lower body injury on a hit from behind by Florida Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson in the first period. Caps fans anxiously await news regarding the status [...]
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Faith, Hope, & Love – in a Hockey Context (Part 1 of 2)

by on April 11, 2012 in Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Opinion/Analysis

The team-building tag-team of Head Coach Barry Trotz (right) and General Manager David Poile (left) have been the Nashville Predators’ collective guiding force since Day One of the franchise. The Preds will make their seventh playoff appearance in the last eight NHL seasons Wednesday night versus the Detroit Red Wings  at Bridgestone Arena. How do [...]
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The ‘Belief’ is Back

by on December 19, 2011 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The ‘home ice belief’ that Nashville Predators Head Coach Barry Trotz sees his team receiving has not only made him happier, it has Preds fans ecstatic. (Photo: © Reuters) Hmmmm… I think someone’s been fibbing to us, ladies and gentlemen. Someone down at 501 Broadway has not been telling the whole truth. Oh sure, they [...]
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Are The Preds The Team The Caps Want To Be When They Grow Up? Or Is It The Other Way Around?

by on November 16, 2011 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The similarities are seemingly as abundant as the perceived differences between the Eastern Conference powerhouse Washington Capitals and the Western Conference’s Nashville Predators…only in reverse. Wait…Nevermind. With not only their history and present interlinked, both teams hope there’s a Stanley Cup Final appearance is in their respective future as well. In the meantime, on Tuesday [...]
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The Kids Are Alright

by on September 29, 2011 in Game Commentary, Nashville Predators, NHL Hockey, Notes, Opinion/Analysis

The 2011-12 Nashville Predators may not be forward Jordin Tootoo‘s team, per se, but he’s playing like it is. Tootoo and the young Preds continued their strong preseason showing with a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. (Photo: NHLI via Getty Images) All Growed Up We’ve all [...]
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