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Who Should Play Point on the Capitals' First PP Unit? →

March 30, 2016 by Arik Parnass in Studies

Now that John Carlson is back healthy, should he reclaim his spot atop the first unit of the Capitals' league-best power play? Or should Matt Niskanen retain his place?

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March 30, 2016 /Arik Parnass
Washington Capitals, John Carlson, Matt Niskanen, Alex Ovechkin, power play
Studies
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What Makes The Washington Capitals Power Play So Good?

February 10, 2016 by Arik Parnass in Studies

I use video, diagrams, and micro-stats to detail more than you ever thought you wanted to know about the Washington Capitals' dynamic power play.

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February 10, 2016 /Arik Parnass
Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin, Power Play, Special Teams Project
Studies
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Statistically Analyzing Hockey's One-Timer

February 02, 2016 by Arik Parnass in Studies

The one-timer is the most dangerous shot in hockey, but is it the most effective? I look into the numbers to uncover the answer.

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February 02, 2016 /Arik Parnass
One-Timers, Power Play, Washington Capitals, Steven Stamkos, T.J. Oshie, Alex Ovechkin
Studies
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How the Capitals Power Play Befuddled the Columbus Blue Jackets

January 27, 2016 by Arik Parnass in Other

The Columbus Blue Jackets last week tried to stop the Capitals' power play. They didn't succeed. Here using video I show some of the reasons why.

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January 27, 2016 /Arik Parnass
Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin, Columbus Blue Jackets, Seth Jones, John Tortorella
Other
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Special Teams Spotlight - Capital Shift

January 26, 2016 by Arik Parnass in Special Teams Spotlight

The Capitals recently unveiled a new wrinkle to their power play. Carolina didn't know what hit them.

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January 26, 2016 /Arik Parnass
Alex Ovechkin, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals, power play
Special Teams Spotlight
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Why I favor the 1-3-1 Power Play

January 21, 2016 by Arik Parnass in Concepts

Everybody has an opinion...I find it hard to argue against the battle-tested and increasingly prominent 1-3-1 as the best power play formation.

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January 21, 2016 /Arik Parnass
1-3-1, P.K. Subban, Alex Ovechkin, Ilya Kovalchuk, Adam Oates, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals
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Special Teams Spotlight: Shadowing Ovechkin

January 18, 2016 by Arik Parnass in Special Teams Spotlight

Several teams have attempted to shadow Alex Ovechkin on the power play this year. What has that looked like?

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January 18, 2016 /Arik Parnass
Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, T.J. Oshie
Special Teams Spotlight
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