Tom Gulitti

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Thompson happy to have number called by Capitals during playoff run | NHL.com

5 days ago | nhl.com | Tom Gulitti

Playing ‘like out wall back there’ entering Game 3 against Hurricanes May 09, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va. -- The number on Logan Thompson’s back tells all you need to know about what drives the Washington Capitals goalie. It dates to 2007 when Thompson was 10 years old, and he was initially passed over to play for Team Brick Alberta in the famed Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament in Edmonton.
Wilson 'leads the charge' for Capitals in Game 2 win against Hurricanes

6 days ago | nhl.com | Tom Gulitti

Forward gets 2 points for Washington, which evens Eastern 2nd round with Carolina May 09, 2025 WASHINGTON – Tom Wilson vowed that the Washington Capitals would play better in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. Then, he did his best to make sure they did.
Hurricanes at Capitals, Eastern Conference 2nd Round Game 2 preview

6 days ago | nhl.com | Tom Gulitti

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Capitals will try to even the Eastern Conference Second Round when they host the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 at Capital One Arena on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS). Carolina won 2-1 in overtime in Game 1 of the best-of-7 series on Tuesday. Though the Capitals led 1-0 until forward Logan Stankoven’s tying goal at 9:42 of the third period, that was mostly because of goalie Logan Thompson, who made 31 saves.
Hurricanes OK maintaining physical style in Game 2 against Capitals

1 week ago | nhl.com | Tom Gulitti

Understand it’s part of ‘playoff hockey’ after outhitting Washington in opener of Eastern 2nd Round May 07, 2025 WASHINGTON -- One of the storylines heading into the Eastern Conference Second Round between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals centered on how the Hurricanes would hold up over a long series to the punishment of the Capitals’ physicality.
Hurricanes' persistence pays off in Game 1 OT win

1 week ago | nhl.com | Tom Gulitti

Keep pressure on Capitals until Slavin breaks through in Eastern 2nd Round May 07, 2025 WASHINGTON -- When in doubt, the Carolina Hurricanes shoot. And then shoot some more. So, when the puck came to Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin at the right point in overtime of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, that’s what Slavin did.
Hurricanes at Capitals, Eastern Conference 2nd Round Game 1 preview

1 week ago | nhl.com | Tom Gulitti

Few secrets to be had for well-acquainted Metropolitan Division foes; Andersen back in goal for Carolina May 06, 2025 WASHINGTON -- The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes each had nearly a week to prepare for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Capital One Arena on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS). That was more than enough time for two teams that already knew each other very well.
Ovechkin’s physical play inspiring Capitals entering 2nd round vs. Hurricanes | NHL.com

1 week ago | nhl.com | Tom Gulitti

Leading goal-scorer in NHL history also 1st all-time with 660 postseason hits May 05, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va. – Watching Alex Ovechkin deliver hit after crushing hit in the Eastern Conference First Round against the Montreal Canadiens like he was in his mid-20s again provided another reminder of what the Washington Capitals captain is capable of at 39 years old. “Crazy is one way to put it,” Capitals forward Tom Wilson said Monday.
Strome resident 'hockey nerd,' playmaker for Capitals ahead of 2nd round against Hurricanes

1 week ago | nhl.com | Tom Gulitti

ARLINGTON, Va. -- As the Washington Capitals' resident "hockey nerd," Dylan Strome is an avid reader of the NHL game notes and usually the go-to guy in their locker room for statistics, milestones and any other numbers you might want to know. "Anything that's happened in the last 10 years of hockey, he's your guy," locker room neighbor and sometimes linemate Tom Wilson said. "He'll have it all for you."Here are some statistics Strome probably didn't need to look up in the game notes.
Capitals seek redemption against Hurricanes in 2nd round

1 week ago | nhl.com | Tom Gulitti

Washington ready for 'another crack at them' after losing in 2019 playoff matchup May 03, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Washington Capitals have more time than they expected to prepare for an opponent they already knew very well. They hope to make the most of the break, though, before hosting the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
Protas getting back up to speed for Capitals after skate cut

1 week ago | nhl.com | Tom Gulitti

Forward ready to contribute against Hurricanes in East 2nd Round May 02, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va. -- Aliaksei Protas missed some big moments with the Washington Capitals while he was recovering from a skate cut on his left foot, but he hopes there are plenty more ahead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.