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Alex Ovechkin Had 68 Shots At 90+ MPH This Season; The League Forward Average Is 1

Evaluating Ovechkin’s number of 90+ mph shots compared to other NHL players
Alex Graninger|Jun 1, 2024

Beck Malenstyn's Final 2023-24 Grade

I think Malenstyn can be a terrific fourth line player for the Capitals. I am very curious to see how he improves and if he can help make the Capitals fourth line a dominate trio once again.
CJ Witt|Jun 1, 2024

Bears take Game 1 in overtime thanks to Mike Vecchione

The Hershey Bears took a 1-0 series lead thanks to an overtime win last night over the Cleveland Monsters. Here's how it all went down.
Michael Marzzacco|May 31, 2024

When do the Stanley Cup Finals start?

The NHL has officially announced the dates for the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals which will end just before the NHL Draft. While the Washington Capitals will be waiting for the draft, the Stars, Oilers, Panthers, and Rangers vie for the Cup.
Michael Marzzacco|May 30, 2024

Hershey Bears open Eastern Conference Finals of Calder Cup Playoffs against Cleveland Monsters

How to watch tonight's Hershey Bears opener against the Cleveland Monsters live from GIANT Center tonight at 7 p.m.
Michael Marzzacco|Jun 3, 2024

How is the NHL Draft Order Determined?

We are one month away from the NHL Draft and your Washington Capitals are picking 17th in this year's first round. How is the rest of the order determined? Today's Hockey 101 shows you how.
Michael Marzzacco|May 30, 2024

Hershey Bears Conference Finals Schedule: Full list of games, results, TV

While the Washington Capitals are out you can still cheer on the Baby Caps through the Hershey Bears who have a legitimate shot to repeat as Calder Cup champions. We have all the information you need for the Eastern Conference Finals and we'll update.
Michael Marzzacco|Jun 13, 2024

Grading Nic Dowd after a fantastic season

Next up on our Washington Capitals player report card series is Nic Dowd who suited up for almost the same amount of games as the previous season. For that alone, while also surviving the trade deadline too is worthy of a good grade.
Michael Marzzacco|May 29, 2024

Should Ryan Leonard Reconsider And Turn Pro?

All we know is this. His long time teammate and linemate is officially going pro. Does that mean that Ryan Leonard reconsiders what he already announced?
CJ Witt|May 29, 2024

A way too early Washington Capitals 2024 Mock Draft

It's mock draft time here at Stars and Sticks! Today we'll breakdown our first potential prospect that the Washington Capitals could select in the upcoming NHL Draft.
Michael Marzzacco|May 28, 2024

Darcy Kuemper's Final 2023-24 Grade

It has not been the easiest of times for Darcy Kuemper in Washington. The Stanley Cup winning goalie was supposed to be the answer in net for the Capitals after years of questions and average play at that position
CJ Witt|May 28, 2024

Washington Capitals 2024 NHL Draft: Schedule, time, streaming, more

The Washington Capitals next agenda besides watching the Hershey Bears is getting ready for the upcoming NHL Draft. Here's how YOU can get ready too.
Michael Marzzacco|May 27, 2024

Aliaksei Protas 2023-24 Report Card

Next up on our Washington Capitals report card series is Aliaksei Protas who fans thought both deserved the midseason contract extension but others thought he didn't. But here's what our grade is.
Michael Marzzacco|May 27, 2024

Hendrix Lapierre 2023-24 Capitals Report Card

Hendrix Lapierre is ready to be a full time NHL player as soon as next season. Find out our final grade from the small sample size thus far.
Michael Marzzacco|May 26, 2024

Washington Capitals: Ryan Leonard, Charlie Lindgren, Martin Fehervary finished at Worlds

Charlie Lindgren, Ryan Leonard, and Martin Fehervary are officially finished at the IIHF World Championships. Find out how each player faired in the international tournament.
Michael Marzzacco|May 25, 2024

Connor McMichael's Final 2023-24 Grade

A season we can look at and say he belongs in the NHL. Now take that next step. There was good, there was some bad. But overall, for a guy playing in his second full NHL season, it was pretty good.
CJ Witt|May 25, 2024

3 players who won't be back on the Capitals next season

It's time to begin to speculate which Washington Capitals players are staying and which ones are moving on. Some of these might surprise you. Maybe one or two doesn't.
Michael Marzzacco|May 24, 2024

Sonny Milano 2023-24 Report Card

The Washington Capitals report card series keeps going as we grade the performance of the best hair and chia pet giveaway in the league in Sonny Milano.
Michael Marzzacco|May 24, 2024

Dylan Strome's Final 2023-24 Grade

I think Strome was probably the most important player on this Capitals team. He's also only 27. He could be getting better.
CJ Witt|May 23, 2024

Hershey Bears defeat Hartford Wolf Pack to advance past Atlantic Division Finals

The Hershey Bears are once again heading to the Eastern Conference Finals. Highlights from last night's win along with the complete schedule included.
Michael Marzzacco|May 23, 2024
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