Category: Capitals
NHL 25 gives Alex Ovechkin first sub-90 overall rating in his career, ranks him as 10th-best left wing in hockey
EA SportsAlex Ovechkin took a small step back in his play last season, and the video gaming world took notice. While Ovechkin is still the highest-rated player on the virtual Capitals and ranked the tenth-best left wing in hockey, his overall rating fell to 89, down two points from last year and dipping unde...
Read moreThis is where the captain and alternate patches are placed on the Washington Capitals’ 50th anniversary jerseys
FanaticsThe Washington Capitals officially began 2024 Training Camp at MedStar Capitals Iceplex with Media Day on Wednesday, marking the start of Alex Ovechkin’s 20th career season in the NHL. Capitals players put on their new Fanatics-created game jerseys and posed for photos and videos with Monumental Spo...
Read moreWashington Capitals bring back black Screaming Eagle jersey for 50th anniversary season
ScreagleThe rumors were true. The Capitals’ black Screaming Eagle jersey is back. As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, the Capitals announced Tuesday that they would don their the Screagle six times during the 2024-25 season. These are the games it will be worn Wednesday, Nov. 6th vs. Nashville P...
Read moreNicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie on Training Camp roster but not expected to skate on first day
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals announced the 72-man roster attending their 2024 Training Camp on Monday. Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie were both included on the roster. Both veteran forwards have unknown statuses heading into the 2024-25 campaign but are still under contract, so they remain on the trainin...
Read moreWashington Capitals announce 2024 Training Camp roster and schedule
Spencer CarberyThe Washington Capitals announced their 72-man roster and the full schedule for their 2024 Training Camp. The first official, non-testing day of camp is set for Thursday, September 19. The roster consists of 41 forwards, 24 defensemen, and seven goalies. The players will initially be divided into th...
Read moreCapitals prospects sing Happy Birthday to Braden Holtby at conclusion of Rookie Camp
Monumental Sports NetworkWashington Capitals goaltending great, Braden Holtby, turned 35-years-old on Monday, and he got a special surprise at Rookie Camp. As reported by Monumental Sports Network’s Tarik El-Bashir on X and observed by RMNB photographer Alan Dobbins, Capitals prospects sang Happy Birthday to Holtby at the c...
Read moreWashington Capitals voted to have worst NHL home jersey in poll conducted by hockey analytics personality
Capitals’While the Washington Capitals’ Reverse Retro jerseys were highly regarded by players and fans, the team’s home jersey featuring the Capitals’ hockey stick wordmark is not getting the same love. Friday, @JFreshHockey, a popular hockey analytics account on X that has over 121k followers, published res...
Read moreZach Fucale pitches shutout, makes potential KHL save of the year in game against Evgeny Kuznetsov’s SKA St. Petersburg
Traktor ChelyabinskEvgeny Kuznetsov recruited Zach Fucale to play for his hometown KHL team, Traktor Chelyabinsk, in June 2023. Now, he may be regretting it after being shut out by his former Capitals teammate 3-0 on Thursday. Fucale made 38 stops in the victory over SKA St. Petersburg — none better than a miracle glo...
Read moreEast Notes: Peat, Merkulov, Canadiens
CapitalsNotes from the East including a former Capitals winger passing away, the Canadiens add a coaching consultant, and more.
Read moreWashington Capitals announce ‘Caps 50 Fest’ headlined by Third Eye Blind
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are going all out to celebrate their 50th anniversary season. Thursday, the team announced on Elliot In The Morning “Caps 50 Fest” — a special event and concert at Capital One Arena celebrating their half-centennial year. Pop-rock band Third Eye Blind, famous for their smash...
Read moreTom Wilson, Ethan Bear, and Charlie Lindgren among recent arrivals at Capitals’ informal skates
Tom WilsonARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals welcomed more players to their informal skates as training camp looms just around the corner. Tom Wilson, Ethan Bear, and Charlie Lindgren have all hit the ice this week, rejoining the team at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Other recent arrivals include Hendrix Lap...
Read morePierre-Luc Dubois reflects on what went wrong with LA Kings: ‘I didn’t really know what was expected of me’
Mathias BrunetWhen Pierre-Luc Dubois takes the ice for the Capitals this fall, he will don a jersey for his fourth team in five years. Before coming to Washington, Dubois spent time in Columbus, Winnipeg, and LA, playing just one year for the Kings despite inking an eight-year contract as part of a sign-and-trade...
Read moreWashington Capitals announce TikTok as away jersey advertisement partner
Caps’The Washington Capitals now have an official sponsor for their away jerseys. Monday morning, the Capitals announced a multi-year partnership with social media platform TikTok to advertise on their jerseys when on the road. Caesar’s Sportsbook will remain the team’s advertising partner on their home...
Read moreA real-life Ovi’s Office is open in Moscow in tribute to Alex Ovechkin
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin received an on-brand tribute in his home country before flying to North America for his 20th NHL season. What first began as a place on the ice where the Capitals captain could not be stopped scoring goals — one-timers from the left faceoff circle — is now a physical place where three...
Read moreCutter Gauthier and Will Smith on former teammate Ryan Leonard: ‘He’s going to be a really hard player to defend in the future’
Capitals’As Capitals prospect Ryan Leonard gears up for his sophomore season at Boston College, several of his former teammates are preparing for their first season in the NHL. Both Will Smith, one of Leonard’s longtime linemates, and Cutter Gauthier, another of his teammates at BC, spent time at the Capital...
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