#defense-pairing tag

Cole Hutson practices with the Capitals for the first time, skates on a defense pair with Matt Roy

Cole Hutson, a 19-year-old defenseman, signed an entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals and practiced for the first time, paired with veteran Matt Roy on defense.

National Hockey League

fromPuck Prose

2 months ago

Tampa strike gold with another elite d-pairing in Moser and Raddysh

J.J. Moser and Darren Raddysh form a top-tier defensive pairing for the Tampa Bay Lightning, excelling after injuries and departures.

New York Islanders

fromEyes On Isles

2 months ago

NY Islanders defensemen reach statistically improbable matching 600 game milestone

Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock each played their 600th NHL game together for the New York Islanders, both with the same organization where they debuted.

fromRMNB

3 months ago

Jakob Chychrun and Matt Roy have combined to form a dominant defense pairing this season: 'They've been very, very effective right from jump street'

The Washington Capitals are a team primarily built from the back, with a defense corps among the best in the NHL. A major part of that group this season has been the dominant second pairing of Jakob Chychrun and Matt Roy. With the two on ice during five-on-five play, the Capitals have scored 18 goals and allowed only 4. Chychrun and Roy both joined the Capitals last season.

Washington DC

National Hockey League

fromTheLeafsNation

3 months ago

Jake McCabe avoided fracture during loss to Canadiens, defends Simon Benoit's start to season

Ben McCabe returned to practice after a facial hit with no fracture; he defends teammates while the Maple Leafs seek better road play at 9-10-3.

New York Islanders

fromEyes On Isles

5 months ago

Matthew Schaefer is leading the NY Islanders' blue line in almost every statistical category

Matthew Schaefer leads the Islanders' blue-line offensively and in ice time, outperforming teammates while other defensive pairings struggle defensively and offensively.