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NHL News / On New Jersey / November 4
Rangers Defeat Blues to Snap Four-Game Losing Streak
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York Rangers defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak. In what was Dylan Garand’s 11th straight appearance in goal for NYR, he was able to secure his first win since October 19 against Anaheim.
St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 29
The Blues' McDouble line is losing its bite
The St. Louis Blues have been on a bit of a scoring drought over the last two games. Not for lack of trying, but an inability to finish on premier, grade-A chances.
St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 16
The Kyrou/McMichael swap is already working out for the Blues
The St. Louis Blues made a couple of moves this offseason that have really had an impact on the young season. Both of the “McDouble” trades have flourished, and one of them might already have a clear winner. Connor McMichael is off to a great start this season, as he was the big return in moving Jordan Kyrou to Washington.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / October 11
Blues’ Standouts of the Week: McTavish, McMichael, and the Top Line
The St. Louis Blues just completed their first full week of the 2026-27 season. The team went 1-1-1. After losses against the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks, the Blues ended the week with a victory, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-3.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / September 19
How Connor McMichael Bounces Back in First Season With the Blues
Connor McMichael is one of the many new faces joining the St. Louis Blues this season. After being dealt to St. Louis in a trade involving Jordan Kyrou, the 25-year-old forward will look to make an immediate impact in the Blues’ top six.
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / July 21
Blues GM Steen Learning From Armstrong’s Biggest Mistake With Connor McMichael’s Contract
The biggest move of the St. Louis Blues’ summer was trading Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals. The return included forward Connor McMichael, whom new General Manager (GM) Alexander Steen signed to a six-year extension, making him an unrestricted free agent when it expires after 2031-32.
NHL News / Field Level Media / July 17
Blues sign F Connor McMichael to 6-year, $40.5M contract
The St. Louis Blues signed newly acquired forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract on Thursday. McMichael, 25, was a restricted free agent who had filed for salary arbitration on July 5.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 17
Blues signs Capitals trade acquisition to $40.5 million contract
The St. Louis Blues made sure their newest forward would never actually have to face them in arbitration. St. Louis signed Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract on Thursday, carrying an annual cap hit of $6.75 million.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16
Blues lock up Connor McMichael with a six-year deal
The St. Louis Blues haven't have a chance to watch McMichael suit up in uniform during the regular season, but the team's management already knows this much: It wasn't about to let him sniff free agency.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 25
Matthew Knies Trade Talks Intensify, but Someone has to Overpay
Marco D’Amico: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies seems to be in play at this point. It’s not a guarantee that they move him, but it appears that trade talks are intensifying.
Washington Capitals News / DC Sports King / June 24
Real Reason the Capitals Moved Connor McMichael for Jordan Kyrou
The Washington Capitals front office just sent a massive shockwave across the NHL ahead of draft weekend. By acquiring right winger Jordan Kyrou from the St.
NHL News / Field Level Media / June 23
Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou
The Washington Capitals acquired proven goal-scorer Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday for center Connor McMichael, 2025 draft pick Milton Gastrin and a first-round selection in the NHL draft that begins Friday.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19
Capitals To Activate Connor McMichael From Injured Reserve
Capitals forward Connor McMichael told reporters today, including Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, that he’ll come off injured reserve and return to Washington’s lineup when their schedule resumes next Wednesday against the Flyers.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 23, 2025
Connor McMichael's pair guide Caps to 2-0 series lead over Canadiens
Connor McMichael scored twice and Logan Thompson made 14 of his 25 saves in the third period as the Washington Capitals beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round matchup in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3, 2025
Why Hurricanes' Jalen Chatfield won't be disciplined for 'WWE throwdown' of Capitals' Connor McMichael
Amid an intense third period, Chatfield grabbed several points on McMichael’s jersey before swinging him around and slamming him to the ice without a helmet.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 19, 2024
Five most surprising NHL players so far in 2024-25
We’ve reached the early-ish juncture of the NHL season in which sample sizes are just large enough to be interesting. With every team in the 15-20 game range, we can already call it the quarter mark of 2024-25.
Washington Capitals News / Washington Hockey Now / August 3, 2024
Connor McMichael Has Two Crucial Seasons Ahead for Capitals
The Washington Capitals were busy on July 1 this offseason. Former general manager Brian MacLellan completed a trade for former Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 30, 2024
Jets Reportedly Discussed Connor McMichael Trade With Capitals
The Washington Capitals have made waves this offseason with several moves to bolster their roster in hopes of going on another deep playoff run with their aging core.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 28, 2024
Jets, Capitals reportedly discussed a trade involving Connor McMichael
When Washington acquired Pierre-Luc Dubois from Los Angeles earlier this summer, it pushed Connor McMichael down the Capitals’ center depth chart with Dylan Strome entrenched in the top spot.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2024
Washington Capitals re-sign Connor McMichael to two-year, $4.2 million contract
Washington Capitals general manager and vice president Brian MacLellan announced that the club has re-signed forward Connor McMichael to a two-year, $4.2 million contract.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 21, 2024
Five NHL restricted free agents who could receive an offer sheet
With a talented group of budding stars in the 2024 restricted free-agent pool, here are five RFAs who could receive an offer sheet this offseason.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 23, 2024
Capitals need to make big lineup change to help get Alex Ovechkin going
If the Capitals are going to have any chance to get back in their first round series against the Rangers they are going to need to get a lot more from superstar forward Alex Ovechkin.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 18, 2024
NHL best bets: Two goal-scorer props for Capitals-Flames
We begin a new week on the ice, and hope to see better results than the week we've left behind. Monday has not given us many options, so we'll opt for a different approach in the player prop market, focused on some goal scorers.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20, 2023
NHL Props for Wednesday Dec. 20: This prop is a Capital idea
It's been a less-than-ideal start to our hockey betting week, which has YB's Griffin Carroll thinking it may be time for a shake-up.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 18, 2023
Welcome to the dark age for Washington, D.C. pro sports
Nearly all Washington, D.C. sports fans of the 2010s, before the Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018, heard about the "D.C. sports curse" that allegedly plagued the city's sports franchises. These days, it feels like the nation's capital was actually spoiled back then.
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