Category: Capitals
Dylan Strome ‘doesn’t look great’ after taking high stick to face twice in same week: ‘He’s going to postpone his modeling career for a month’
John CarlsonDylan Strome’s mouth faced (pun: intended) some unbelievable bad luck twice in the same week. Strome was high-sticked twice in virtually the same spot, losing blood and at least a part of a tooth in the process. Monday, Strome did not take the ice for practice, joining John Carlson, Nic Dowd, and Br...
Read moreSpencer Carbery and Capitals assistants named NHL ‘Coaching Staff of the Month’ for November
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals’ coaching staff was named the NHL Coaches’ Association’s Coaching Staff of the Month on Monday morning. Washington went 10-4-1 during November, finishing with the second-most standings points (21) and the third-best points percentage in the NHL (.700). After their 6-5 win ove...
Read moreLive updates: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center
New Jersey DevilsA little over 24 hours after defeating the New York Islanders 5-4 (OT), the Washington Capitals are back to complete their holiday weekend back-to-back against the New Jersey Devils in Jorsey. The Capitals are 1-2-0 against the Devils this season and have been outscored 13-11. No home team has won i...
Read moreSpencer Carbery says Capitals are ‘working through some things’ and will have a few lineup changes against Devils
New Jersey DevilsThe Washington Capitals are wrapping up their season series against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. They’ll be hoping to split the four games after dropping a 3-2 decision to the Devils a week ago. Both teams come into the game on the backs of 5-4 wins on Friday. The Capitals do not seem
Read moreCapitals rumored to have interest in trade for Canucks winger Nils Hoglander
ESPNThe Washington Capitals may be in the market to add another forward to their roster. Per ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, the Capitals are one of three teams that have gauged the availability of Vancouver Canucks winger Nils Hoglander in a trade. The 23-year-old Swede has just five points (2g, 3a) in 21 games t...
Read moreLive updates: Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders at Capital One Arena
Logan ThompsonThe Washington Capitals are throwing on their best black threads for Black Friday and will look to defeat the New York Islanders at home after two games away. Some great Black Friday online merch deals are here for the record. Taylor Raddysh will skate on the first line with Alex Ovechkin out for a...
Read moreSpencer Carbery says Capitals lineup against Islanders will look ‘relatively the same’ but wouldn’t confirm possible changes until warmups
WashingtonThe Washington Capitals will meet the New York Islanders on Friday for the first of three games between the two teams this season. Washington enters play after a 2-0 road trip in Florida and a day off for Thanksgiving. Due to the rare 3 pm start, the Capitals did not hold a morning skate. Head
Read moreNHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the New York Rangers
Pyotr KochetkovThe Carolina Hurricanes eyeing the goalie market. The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to make more moves. A Chris Kreider or Jacob Trouba trade isn't an easy thing to do.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the New York Rangers
Kyle DubasThe Carolina Hurricanes eyeing the goalie market. The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to make more moves. A Chris Kreider or Jacob Trouba trade isn't an easy thing to do.
Read moreCapitals award Charlie Lindgren gold chain as player of the game after own goal: ‘This guy, first NHL tuck tonight’
Tampa Bay LightningThe Washington Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Thanksgiving Eve, earning their eighth comeback victory of the year — tied for the most in the NHL. Washington managed to snatch victory out of the jaws of defeat, scoring two unanswered goals after Charlie Lindgren gave up an embarrass...
Read moreOwn goal: Charlie Lindgren backhands puck into his own net giving Brayden Point bizarre hat trick
CapitalsCharlie Lindgren just gave up the most embarrassing goal of his professional career. In fact, let’s just say he pulled A Hagelin. Moments after Dylan Strome tied the Capitals and Lightning 3-3 in the third period, Lindgren came out to the play the puck in the left faceoff circle. As he felt pressure...
Read morePaul Maurice sees many similarities between defending Cup champion Panthers and Capitals: ‘Systematically, they’re not far from us at all’
Spencer CarberyThe Washington Capitals will meet the Florida Panthers on Monday night for the first time since the latter were crowned Stanley Cup champions last June. The Panthers won all three games against Washington last season, but they’ll face a much different Caps team this year. After several key offseason...
Read moreThe Capitals are much, much, much better than last year
HockeyVizDespite losing two games in a row, the Washington Capitals have proved through their first twenty games to be a fearsome thing. In every metric that matters, they’ve demonstrated dramatic improvement over last season and exceeded the expectations of every eminent hockey analyst. Dom Luszczyszyn of T...
Read morePierre-Luc Dubois scores first five-on-five goal for Capitals against Avalanche: ‘It’s always nice scoring, but it’s even better when you win’
CapitalsWASHINGTON, DC — The Washington Capitals fell 2-1 to the Colorado Avalanche Thursday night, but the game wasn’t entirely a wash. Pierre-Luc Dubois scored late in the first period to give the Capitals a 1-0 lead. The tally marked just his second goal all year. Though Dubois scored against the Philade...
Read moreKalen Anderson, a 16-year-old cancer survivor, has wish granted by Capitals and surprised by favorite player TJ Oshie: ‘This was insane’
CapitalsA wish came true for 16-year-old Kalen Anderson this week thanks to the Capitals and Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. Anderson, who is in remission from synovial sarcoma, signed a ceremonial contract with the team Wednesday ahead of their annual Hockey Fights Cancer game Thursday night. Though she original...
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