Category: Capitals
Why Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shot
CapitalsTop NHL blueliners, goalies and scorers explain Ovi's unique skill as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's record.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin breaking the NHL goals record was so impressive that Penguins fans actually cheered for him
Caps’Alex Ovechkin got a rare warm reception in Pittsburgh after enduring nearly two decades of boos. During the first TV timeout of the Capitals-Penguins game, the Caps’ biggest rival aired a tribute video over the PPG Paints Arena jumbotron honoring Ovechkin for breaking the NHL goals record. Penguins...
Read moreSchedule released for Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens first-round playoff series
CapsThe NHL released the schedule for the Washington Capitals’ first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. The first two games of the series begin on Monday and Wednesday at Capital One Arena. The Caps and Habs will then travel to Montreal for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and and Sunday. The C...
Read moreJets, Neal Pionk Agree To Six-Year Extension
Neal PionkThe Jets and defenseman Neal Pionk have agreed to a long-term extension to keep him off this summer’s unrestricted free agent market, Murat Ates of The Athletic reports. The team later announced it’s a six-year, $42MM deal, making him $7MM per season. The deal breaks down as follows, per PuckPedia:...
Read moreCapitals' Dowd, off career year, signs extension
Chris PatrickNic Dowd, who set career highs in goals, points and games played this season, has signed a two-year, $6 million extension with the Capitals.
Read moreCapitals attend Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park ahead of season finale against Penguins
Spencer CarberyAfter their 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night, the Washington Capitals immediately flew from Long Island to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ahead of what ended up being a busy Wednesday. Shortly after noon, the Capitals announced they re-signed Nic Dowd to a two-year contract extensi...
Read moreCapitals giving away 2025 playoffs lawn signs featuring 50th anniversary Weagle logo
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are beginning to roll out their initiatives for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. One of the first promotions is a familiar and popular giveaway. The Capitals, in a press release, announced they are giving away yard signs inspired by the team’s 50th anniversary season and the st...
Read moreCapitals' Dowd, off career year, signs extension
CapitalsNic Dowd, who set career highs in goals, points and games played this season, has signed a two-year, $6 million extension with the Capitals.
Read moreCapitals re-sign Nic Dowd to two-year, $6 million contract extension
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals announced they re-signed forward Nic Dowd to a two-year, $6 million contract extension on Wednesday morning. Dowd was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Dowd’s new deal carries an annual average value of $3 million, which is a $1.7 million raise from his mo...
Read moreDylan Strome honors late dog Wrigley with first hat trick as a Capital: ‘I know he was watching me tonight’
Tayler StromeDylan Strome has spent much of the year setting up Alex Ovechkin, but he got his own moment in the spotlight against the New York Islanders Tuesday night. Notching all three of Washington’s goals in the 3-1 victory, Strome earned his third NHL hat trick and his first in a Capitals uniform. The trio...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin on how much longer he can keep playing: ‘I love being around the boys. As long as I can, I’ll try to stick around in NHL.’
ESPNAlex Ovechkin made a guest appearance on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show from the Washington Capitals’ team plane on Monday afternoon. Ovechkin continues to do the national media rounds after achieving hockey immortality eight days ago when he scored his 895th career goal to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals r...
Read moreCapitals recall Clay Stevenson, send Hunter Shepard back to Hershey
Columbus Blue JacketsThe Washington Capitals made a goaltending change on Monday morning. The Caps recalled Clay Stevenson from the Hershey Bears and sent Hunter Shepard back down to the AHL. The change comes two days after Shepard gave up seven goals in a 7-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Capitals have been fo...
Read moreWhy Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shot
CapitalsTop NHL blueliners, goalies and scorers explain Ovi's unique skill as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's record.
Read moreCapitals aren’t panicking despite recent losses: ‘We’re big boys, so we understand what’s on the line’
CapsWASHINGTON, DC — The Washington Capitals fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday for the second time in as many days, this time giving up a 4-1 loss in their final regular-season game at home. Between Sunday’s defeat and a 7-0 rout in Columbus Saturday, the Caps allowed a total of 11 goals on
Read moreAlex Ovechkin extends NHL goals record to 896, welcomes Jet Greaves to different goalie list
Dylan StromeAlex Ovechkin missed Saturday’s Capitals-Blue Jackets game to rest. He returned on Sunday and scored on his first shift. Seventy seconds into the game, Ovechkin took a great backhanded set-up feed by Dylan Strome and fired a one timer from the slot past Jet Greaves. The goal was Ovechkin’s 896th of...
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