Tom Gulitti
Tom Gulitti is a senior writer at NHL.com who follows long-running storylines around marquee players and teams, with a particular focus on Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals as well as high-leverage playoff series across the League. His work combines day-of-game pieces, training camp reporting, prospect analysis and on-air segments, giving a continuous view of how rosters and stars evolve over time. He writes and appears on NHL platforms as a game analyst and chronicler of milestones, especially Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goals record and the pressure points of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals over the long haul
Gulitti’s defining thread is the way he tracks Ovechkin’s career arc and the Capitals’ attempts to build around an aging but still central star.
He reports on Ovechkin’s preparation and mindset going into new seasons, including pieces on the captain being energized for a 22nd season by new faces at Washington’s training camp. He adds depth with coverage of supporting players such as Ilya Protas, writing on Protas’ eagerness to seize a “big chance” at training camp and what that means for the team’s forward group.
Prospect-focused work like his “Top prospects for Washington Capitals” article details the pipeline behind Ovechkin, laying out which young players are close to NHL-ready and how they fit into future roster plans. Across written pieces and podcast appearances, he is described as being embedded in the chase for history as Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky’s all-time goals mark, offering firsthand perspective on how the record hunt shapes the team’s season.
Playoff series, Game 5s and the Hurricanes’ run
Gulitti devotes significant attention to the rhythms of playoff series, with a particular emphasis on momentum-swinging games and individual turning points.
His coverage of the Eastern Conference Final between the Canadiens and Hurricanes, including “3 Things to Watch” ahead of Game 5, breaks down tactical adjustments, matchups and storylines that could tilt a series, such as special-teams trends or goaltending battles. He has highlighted moments like Frederik Andersen’s stop on Ivan Barbashev as a “game-changer” in Carolina’s playoff push, framing single plays within broader themes of confidence, defensive structure and coaching decisions. Following Jordan Staal’s Conn Smythe Trophy win as playoff MVP, Gulitti wrote on how Staal’s two-way play and leadership underpinned the Hurricanes’ run, connecting his performance in specific games to the narrative of their title drive.
On NHL Tonight and other studio shows, he expands on these written insights in live segments, discussing the Hurricanes’ Game 5 win and the dynamics of the Stanley Cup Final in real time.
Training camps, condensed schedules and goaltending
Beyond specific teams, Gulitti covers league-wide structural stories such as condensed training camps and preseason schedules, explaining how compressed timelines affect coaches’ ability to evaluate players and implement systems. His reporting on teams “revving up” for shortened camps looks at how organizations balance rest, competition and experimentation, often through the lens of bubble players and new acquisitions trying to make an impression.
Goaltending is a recurring subject, both in his playoff writing and on-air work, where he joins goalie-centered conversations about performance, workload and clutch saves. Pieces and segments that spotlight stops like Andersen’s or discuss the play of emerging goalies tie individual performances to larger debates on depth charts and the volatility of the position.
On-air analysis and long experience on the beat
Gulitti’s role extends beyond written articles into frequent appearances on NHL Network programming, where he joins shows such as First Shift and NHL Tonight to preview games, discuss player futures and break down series trends. These segments often build on his reporting, as when he talks about the future of Ovechkin or previews a Capitals–Penguins matchup by referencing roster moves, recent form and historical context from his coverage. His long experience on the hockey beat includes earlier work covering the New Jersey Devils for a regional newspaper and its “Fire & Ice” blog, which gave him a foundation in following a single team closely through regular seasons and playoff campaigns.
That background informs his current league-wide perspective, allowing him to connect team-specific narratives to broader shifts in playing style, roster construction and the competitive landscape.
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