Capitals on verge of Cup after blowing out Golden Knights
The Washington Capitals are one win away from the first Stanley Cup in franchise history after a 6-2 blowout of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 on Monday night gave them a commanding 3-1 series lead.Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals will get their first chance to hoist the Cup in Game 5 on Thursday night in Las Vegas. No team since the Detroit Red Wings in 1942 has blown a 3-1 lead in the Cup Final.
Coach Barry Trotz ’s resignation as head coach isn’t the best outcome for Washington Capitals players who found their highest playing level under his command in winning the Stanley Cup . More: Barry Trotz resigns as Capitals ' head coach less than two weeks after winning Stanley Cup .
Barry Trotz has resigned as head coach of the Washington Capitals , less than two weeks after the franchise won its first Stanley Cup . Trotz and the team could not come to terms on an annual salary that would have put him in line with other Cup - winning coaches .
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Barry Trotz, fresh off leading the Washington Capitals to their first Stanley Cup, has resigned as head coach, the team announced Monday.
According to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, a two-year extension kicked in for Trotz when he won the Stanley Cup at a $300,000 increase in salary. But coaches’ contracts have soared, and Trotz’s contract -- at $1.8 million with the increase -- was below market value. Both sides could not agree on a new contract, making Trotz a free agent.
From 500-1 odds to a 3-1 in Stanley Cup Final deficit: How Golden Knights can do unthinkable again
Vegas was 500-1 odds to win the Stanley Cup at the start of the season. Now down 3-1 in Stanley Cup Final, they will have to defy odds again.Teams that hold a 3-1 Stanley Cup Final lead have gone on to win 31 series in a row (32-1) since the league went to a best-of-seven format in 1939. No team since the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs has done it and yet fans still have hope the Golden Knights can climb back into this series. After all, they were 500-1 odds to win the Stanley Cup at the start of the season.
Barry Trotz , shown during a news conference in May, resigned on Monday, less than two weeks after leading the Capitals to an N.H.L. title. Barry Trotz abruptly stepped down as coach of the Washington Capitals on Monday after he and the team could not agree to terms on a new contract
Less than two weeks after lifting the Stanley Cup , Barry Trotz is a free agent and the Washington Capitals are looking for a new coach . Trotz has resigned as coach of the Washington Capitals after leading them to the Stanley Cup . The team announced Trotzs resignation Monday, June 18
"We are obviously disappointed by Barry's decision, but would like to thank Barry for all his efforts the past four years and for helping bring the Stanley Cup to Washington," the Capitals said in a statement. "Barry is a man of high character and integrity and we are grateful for his leadership and for all that he has done for our franchise."
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mike Babcock is the highest-paid coach in the NHL at $6.25 million, and there was an expectation that Trotz should be paid in that neighborhood.
Trotz immediately becomes the best available head coach, though the New York Islanders are the only team with a vacancy.
The 55-year-old spent the last four seasons in Washington, leading the Capitals to the playoffs in all four seasons and a Stanley Cup, also his first, this season.
Alex Ovechkin and Marc-Andre Fleury exchange not-so-friendly stick taps before Game 5
Alex Ovechkin wasn't above a little gamesmanship against Vegas' Marc-Andre Fleury before Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night. During warmups, Ovechkin skated towards Fleury and gave the Golden Knights' goalie a little stick tap against the leg, which was not appreciated. Ovechkin skated away like nothing happened, while a visibly annoyed Fleury skated after him. Later, Fleury retaliated with his own stick to Ovechkin's leg, and it was not friendly. Ovechkin, clearly pleased he'd gotten to Fleury, skated away with a huge smile on his face.
Veteran coach Barry Trotz is leaving the Washington Capitals less than two weeks after leading them to the Stanley Cup . Trotz informed the team of his decision Monday, 11 days after Washington won the championship in five games over the Vegas Golden Knights. It was the first Stanley Cup in
Watch NHLNHL with fuboTV Less than two weeks after leading Washington to its first Stanley Cup , Barry Trotz is stepping down as Capitals coach . The team on Monday announced Trotz has resigned from his position after four years with the franchise. " Barry Trotz informed the organization today of
Associate coach Todd Reirden, whom the team did not allow to interview for other jobs last summer, is expected to be the next Capitals' head coach.
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Alex Ovechkin, center, and Capitals teammates celebrate after defeating the Lightning 4-0 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final on May 23 in Tampa, Fla. Washington will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.
Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Lightning gives up a goal to the Capitals' Andre Burakovsky, under pressure from defenseman Ryan McDonough, on May 23.
Victor Hedman, right corner, tries to pass the puck to Lightning teammate Yanni Gourde in front of the goal with Capitals goalie Braden Holtby out of position on May 23.
Capitals players celebrate after Devante Smith-Pelly scored against the Lightning on May 21 in Washington. The Capitals won the game 3-0, tying the Eastern Conference final at three games apiece.
The Lightning' Anthony Cirelli can't get his stick on a high-flying puck near the goal defended by the Capitals' Christian Djoos and goalie Braden Holtby on May 21 in Washington.
Vegas' Deryk Engelland is presented with the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl after the expansion Golden Knights defeated host Winnipeg 2-1 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on May 20 to win the series 4-1 and advance to the Stanley Cup Final.
Winnipeg's Dustin Byfuglien (blue jersey) congratulates Vegas players as the teams shake hands following the conclusion of the Western Conference finals on May 20.
Ryan Reaves (75) of the Golden Knights celebrate with teammates after scoring the eventual game-winning goal against the Jets on May 20 in Winnipeg, Canada.
Bryan Little (18) of the Jets tries to corral the loose puck as teammate Jack Roslovic (52) falls into goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury of the Golden Knights on May 20 in Winnipeg, Canada.
Lightning center, Cedric Paquette, tries to get past Capitals left wing, Alex Ovechkin (8), and defenseman Matt Niskanen, for a rebound on goaltender, Braden Holtby, on May 19 in Tampa, Fla.
Reilly Smith, top, of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates his winning goal with Luca Sbisa against the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of the Western Conference final on May 18 in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights won 3-2.
The Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) defends the net as Ryan Callahan (24) is upended by the Capitals' Devante Smith-Pelly (25) on May 17 in Washington.
Brayden Point (21) of the Lightning scores a goal against Braden Holtby (70) of the Capitals in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final on May 17 in Washington. Tampa Bay won 4-2.
The Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) falls onto the ice between the Lightning' Nikita Kucherov (86), Yanni Gourde (37) and Victor Hedman (77) on May 17 in Washington.
Alex Tuch of the Golden Knights celebrates his goal against the Jets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on May 16 in Las Vegas. Vegas won 4-2 to take a 2-1 series lead.
The Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save on the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) in game three of the Eastern Conference Final on May 15 in Washington. Tampa Bay won 4-2.
Players crash the net as Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury holds onto the puck against the Jets on May 14 in Winnipeg. The Golden Knights defeated the Jets 3-1 in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
The Golden Knights' Alex Tuch battles a group of Jets -- from left, Jacob Trouba, Connor Hellebuyck, Joel Armia and Josh Morrissey -- for the puck on May 14 in Winnipeg.
Marc-Andre Fleury (29) of the Golden Knights allows a second period goal to Mark Scheifele (55) of the Jets (not pictured) in Game One of the Western Conference Finals on May 12, in Winnipeg, Canada. The Jets won 4-2.
Alex Ovechkin (8) of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after he scored against the Tampa Bay Lightning on May 11 in Tampa, Fla. The Capitals won 4-2.
The Predators' Ryan Johansen (92) and the Jets' Mark Scheifele (55) take the opening faceoff on May 10 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Jets won 5-1.
Stanley Cup Final 2018: Alex Ovechkin scores 15th playoff goal, matching Sidney Crosby's best total
With Ovechkin's goal in the second period he passed John Druce for the most in Capitals' playoff history.After Kuznetsov added yet another point with an assist in the second period of Game 5 Thursday, Ovechkin scored a goal of his own less than four minutes later.
Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz tells team he is resigning , less than two weeks after winning the Stanley Cup . Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz answers questions at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in Arlington, Va. on Sunday, June
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The Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) gets the game-winning goal between the pads of the Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) during the overtime period in Pittsburgh, on May 7. The Capitals won 2-1 to win the series, four games to two.
The Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) joins the celebration with a hug from Nathan Walker (79) after Evgeny Kuznetsovs' game-winning goa during the overtime period against the Penguins in Pittsburgh, on May 7. The Capitals won the game 2-1 to take the series, four games to two.
Filip Forsberg (9) and Ryan Johansen (92) of the Predators celebrate a second period goal against the Jets on May 7, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Predators won 4-0.
The Golden Knights' Ryan Carpenter (40) and the Sharks' Dylan DeMelo (74) collide as Ryan Reaves (75) of the Golden Knights controls the puck on May 6 in San Jose, Calif.
Jakub Vrana (13) of the Washington Capitals scores the go-ahead goal against Pittsburght Penguins goalie Matt Murray and Kris Letang (58) during the third period of Game 5 in the NHL Stanley Cup playoff series May 5 in Washington. The Capitals won 6-3.
Kyle Connor, left, of the Winnipeg Jets scores a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the second period in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoff series on May 5 in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets won 6-2.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins with teammate Tyler Johnson (9) on May 4 in Boston. The Lightning won 4-3 in overtime.
Viktor Arvidsson (33) of the Predators leaps in the air as a shot by teammate P.K. Subban (not shown) gets in behind goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) of the Jets for a goal on May 3 in Winnipeg, Canada. Nashville won 2-1.
P.K. Subban of the Predators celebrates his goal against the Jets on May 3 in Winnipeg, Canada.
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After resigning from the Stanley Cup champion Capitals, Barry Trotz becomes the biggest free-agent coach since Mike Babcock. His next move could alter the NHL landscape.Barry Trotz's long-rumored but still shocking resignation as head coach of the Capitals on Monday, less than two weeks removed from hoisting the Stanley Cup, is a rare — if not nearly unprecedented — story in the modern history of professional sport.
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