Capitals Insider: Statistical analysis


Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 05/20/2013

Losers? No. Chokers? Perhaps.
By Neil Greenberg
The Caps aren't losers; they've made the playoffs in six straight seasons. But they have also developed a "Culture of Perennial Disappointment."

By Neil Greenberg  |  12:30 PM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Playoffs, Statistical analysis

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Five questions the Capitals need to answer soon
By Neil Greenberg
The Washington Capitals suffered a seven-game defeat to the New York Rangers in the first round of the playoffs. Here are five questions the Caps need to answer in the immediate future.

By Neil Greenberg  |  10:28 AM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Statistical analysis

Posted at 08:48 AM ET, 04/30/2013

Rangers' edge in puck possession not a big factor
By Neil Greenberg
The raw numbers and talent levels of each team shows the gap is not nearly as precarious as it appears.

By Neil Greenberg  |  08:48 AM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Rangers, Rangers, Statistical analysis

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 04/10/2013

Alex Ovechkin: Heating up, but not quite MVP material
By Neil Greenberg
The Caps captain has been a healthy contributor, but it's unlikely he'll collect his third Hart Trophy.

By Neil Greenberg  |  10:22 AM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Statistical analysis

Posted at 08:01 AM ET, 04/04/2013

Martin Erat is worth parting with Filip Forsberg's potential
By Neil Greenberg
The Caps dealt their top prospect, but with Martin Erat, they're getting a legitimate top-six forward.

By Neil Greenberg  |  08:01 AM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Filip Forsberg, Martin Erat, Statistical analysis

Posted at 10:31 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Why the Caps should consider trading for Jaromir Jagr (seriously)
By Neil Greenberg
Jaromir Jagr is an upgrade to Marcus Johansson in almost every way: scoring, puck possession and experience.

By Neil Greenberg  |  10:31 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jaromir Jagr, Statistical analysis

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 03/22/2013

The problem with the Capitals' power play
By Neil Greenberg
Despite its success and improvement, is the Washington power play too one-dimensional?

By Neil Greenberg  |  12:25 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Power play, Statistical analysis

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Alex Ovechkin's move to right wing starting to pay off
By Neil Greenberg
Not much has gone right for the Capitals this season, but one bright spot has been the production of their star winger since his move to the right wing.

By Neil Greenberg  |  11:09 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Statistical analysis

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 03/13/2013

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom: Caps' dynamic duo should reunite
By Neil Greenberg
There is no one who helps Alex Ovechkin "play the right way," as Coach Adam Oates so often preaches, more than Nicklas Backstrom.

By Neil Greenberg  |  10:42 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Statistical analysis

Posted at 12:26 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Caps need a strong second-half playoff push, but do they have it in them?
By Neil Greenberg
The Capitals are one of several teams making a mad dash for the eighth spot in the East over the second half of the season, but the outlook is bleak.

By Neil Greenberg  |  12:26 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Statistical analysis

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 03/04/2013

Five questions for the Caps in the second half
By Neil Greenberg
The issues facing the team as the second half of the season approaches.

By Neil Greenberg  |  11:37 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Mike Ribeiro, Statistical analysis

Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 02/20/2013

Alex Ovechkin isn't washed up, contrary to what his critics say
By Neil Greenberg
NHL scorers, especially those who rely on goals for a majority of their points, tend to peak much earlier than people expect.

By Neil Greenberg  |  11:33 AM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Statistical analysis

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Caps have a penalty problem
By Neil Greenberg
The Caps' high number of penalties indicates desperate and frantic play after system breakdowns.

By Neil Greenberg  |  12:17 PM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Jason Chimera, John Carlson, penalties, Statistical analysis

Posted at 01:01 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Playoff math is working against the Caps
By Neil Greenberg
Is there enough time for the Capitals, who have nine points in 13 games with just 35 remaining, to beat the math that is working against them?

By Neil Greenberg  |  01:01 PM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Playoffs, Statistical analysis

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 02/08/2013

Caps as low as it gets, but they've been here before
By Desmond Bieler
Just as with this year, an NHL lockout led to a 48-game season in 1995, and those Caps also got off to an awful start.

By Desmond Bieler  |  11:16 AM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  1995 season, Historical, Statistical analysis

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 02/07/2013

Why the Caps won't trade Alex Ovechkin
By Neil Greenberg
Ovechkin is struggling. The team is struggling. But that doesn't mean it is time to ship him out.

By Neil Greenberg  |  10:17 AM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Statistical analysis

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 01/30/2013

Don't panic (yet) about the Caps
By Neil Greenberg
Neil Greenberg says fans should have a little more patience, because improvement is just around the corner.

By Neil Greenberg  |  11:02 AM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Statistical analysis

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 01/17/2013

Will Ovechkin break Bondra's goal record for a shortened season?
By Neil Greenberg
To break Peter Bondra's mark of 34 goals set during the last 48-game shortened season, Alex Ovechkin must average a goal every 1.3 games.

By Neil Greenberg  |  02:31 PM ET, 01/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Statistical analysis

Posted at 01:43 PM ET, 11/13/2012

How much can Adam Oates help Alex Ovechkins scoring?
By Neil Greenberg
Can Oatess system and coaching style get the Capitals captain back to the scoring levels fans witnessed just a few short years ago?

By Neil Greenberg  |  01:43 PM ET, 11/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Brett Hull, Statistical analysis

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 09/13/2012

Is Troy Brouwer worth his new contract?
By Neil Greenberg
Will the Capitals forward be worth his $11 million contract through the 2015-16 season?

By Neil Greenberg  |  12:46 PM ET, 09/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Statistical analysis

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 06/28/2012

NHL free agency: Targets for the Capitals could include Shane Doan, Matt Carle
By Neil Greenberg
Players Washington should look to acquire once free agency begins on July 1.

By Neil Greenberg  |  11:18 AM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Statistical analysis

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 02/03/2012

Capitals’ John Carlson is bringing the slapper back
By Neil Greenberg
Sinc he entered the league during the 2009-10 season, almost half of the Caps defenseman's shots on goal have been slap shots, and he has become more reliant on them each year.

By Neil Greenberg  |  08:30 AM ET, 02/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Statistical analysis