April 2016 archive

Capitals Lack Urgency, Flyers Force Game 5

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Friday April 22, 2016 The Capitals have failed to sweep the Flyers as the series shifts toward a Game 5 in D.C., where the Capitals will have another opportunity to eliminate Philadelphia. In what was a nasty game Game 3 not only on the Flyers’ part, but their fans as …

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Capitals Take A 3-0 Series Lead in 6-1Thrashing of the Flyers

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Wednesday April 20, 2016 On what was an emotional game for the Flyers organization due to the passing of their founder Ed Snider, the Capitals would have to play gritty road hockey to take a commanding 3-0 series lead for the first time in franchise history. The start of the …

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Capitals Dominate Game 2, Seize 2-0 Series Lead

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Sunday April 17, 2016   The Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals faced off in Verizon Center last night in downtown D.C in what turned out to be another hostile contest between both teams. The Capitals would fight and claw to a 4-1 win against the orange and black to …

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What We Learned From Game 1

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Friday April 15, 2016 Game 1 was a brutal exhibition of menacing physicality and hostile tension between two teams that have nothing but ill will for one another. Many fights and edgy hits ensued, a preview of what will be a dirty series no matter how long it lasts. It …

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Predicting the Playoffs Bracket Style

Mitchell Westall Sports Blogger, WGMU April 14, 2016   The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally upon us! If you haven’t already done so, join the NHL.com Bracket Challenge. It’s basically the NHL’s version of a March madness bracket. Speaking of brackets, mine was terrible, however I expect different results from my Stanley Cup bracket. I …

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