Category: Capitals
Friedman: How Spencer Carbery handled Rasmus Sandin’s exit meeting illustrates how he could be the coach to ‘unlock’ Pierre-Luc Dubois
Darcy KuemperThe Washington Capitals made seven big acquisitions over the offseason to try and improve last year’s team. While the Capitals saw the departures of Darcy Kuemper, Max Pacioretty, Nick Jensen, Nicolas-Aube Kubel, and Beck Malenstyn from their starting lineup, they added major depth in forwards Andre...
Read moreMedStar Capitals Iceplex gets new center ice design for Capitals’ 50th anniversary season
CapitalsThe ice sheet at MedStar Capitals Iceplex will have a new look and feel this season. Friday, the Washington Capitals installed their 50th anniversary logo into the ice at the main faceoff circle, mimicking the new ice design at Capital One Arena. Practicing Capitals players — including captain Alex...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin returns to the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, joins team ahead of Training Camp
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin is back on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. After making the long journey back from Russia on Wednesday, the Capitals captain joined the large group of his teammates who have begun participating in informal skates at the team’s practice facility over the past few weeks. Washington’...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin has flown back to DC ahead of Capitals’ Training Camp and his 20th NHL season
CapitalsAlex Ovechkin is back in DC for his 20th NHL season. The Capitals captain flew back from Russia on Wednesday ahead of Washington’s Training Camp which is set to begin on September 19. Sport-Express’ Michele Antonov first reported the travel plans and Ovechkin’s wife, Nastya Ovechkina, documented the...
Read moreMartin Fehervary, Connor McMichael, and Sonny Milano latest participants in informal skates at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Martin FehervaryARLINGTON, VA — With just two weeks remaining before training camp, the Capitals have welcomed more familiar faces to their informal skates at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Martin Fehervary, Connor McMichael, and Sonny Milano joined the skate on Thursday morning after arriving back in DC. Offseason acqu...
Read moreTravis Pastrana gifted customized Washington Capitals jersey from Spencer Carbery
Brad PittThroughout the years, the Washington Capitals have presented jerseys to celebrities like Jon Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, Brad Pitt, Aly Raisman, and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon. Now, legendary motocross and racing superstar, Travis Pastrana, has joined that important hockey pantheon. Wednesday, the C...
Read moreCapitals invite fans to unveiling of 50th anniversary installation at Palmer Alley, featuring appearances by Ted Leonsis and Mike Green
Ted LeonsisThe Washington Capitals recently announced they were taking over CityCenterDC’s popular Palmer Alley to celebrate their upcoming 50th anniversary season. Now, they’re inviting the public to the official unveiling event and it seems pretty rad. On Friday, September 6 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, Capital...
Read moreIvan Miroshnichenko on his goals for the 2024-25 season: ‘100, 500’
Ivan MiroshnichenkoARLINGTON, VA — Ivan Miroshnichenko’s idol is Alex Ovechkin and the young Capitals prospect has much of the same humor and personality The Great 8 exhibited in the past. For instance, while attending the NHLPA Rookie Showcase at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday, Miroshnichenko was asked about h...
Read morePierrick Dubé and Antoine Keller will play for Team France in 2026 Winter Olympic qualifiers
Antoine KellerThe Washington Capitals will have another two players involved in 2026 Winter Olympic qualifiers at the end of the month. Team France announced that Capitals prospects Pierrick Dubé and Antoine Keller will be on the French roster after Martin Fehervary was announced to be on Team Slovakia’s roster l...
Read moreMax Pacioretty reportedly has offers from several NHL teams and is expected to make a decision soon
Frank SeravalliMax Pacioretty is one of two Washington Capitals players from the 2023-24 campaign still without a new team for next season but that appears likely to change soon. According to the Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, Pacioretty has received offers from “at least three teams” and is expected to decide o...
Read moreSpencer Carbery attends Washington Commanders practice, chats with coaches and Terry McLaurin
WashingtonWith a a few weeks left until training camp, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery has briefly set his mind to another sport. Carbery stopped by Washington Commanders practice on Thursday ahead of the team’s final NFL preseason game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Carbery chatted with coac...
Read moreDoes Spencer Carbery think Alex Ovechkin can capture the NHL goals record this season? ‘Yes, I do.’
Spencer CarberyAlex Ovechkin will enter the 2024-25 season just 42 goals shy of passing Wayne Gretzky for the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring record, but getting there may not be easy. After registering the worst goal total of his career (31) in a full 82-game season, Ovechkin will look to continue his ascent another...
Read moreLogan Thompson debuts new Capitals mask features historical landmarks from around Washington DC
CapitalsAlready sporting a strong resemblance to Braden Holtby, new Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson looked the part. Now he has a freshly-painted bucket to show that he fully belongs. Monday, the Capitals posted photos of Thompson’s new goalie mask from the team’s informal skates at MedStar Ca...
Read moreFantasy Hockey Feature: Will Jakob Chychrun move the needle in Washington?
CapitalsWith the offseason move to Washington, fantasy managers have to be curious about how Jakob Chychrun's value will be impacted....
Read moreWashington Capitals’ black Screaming Eagle jersey could be making comeback for 50th anniversary season per Icethetics
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals had two of the most popular Reverse Retro jersey designs in the NHL, utilizing the Screaming Eagle logo on red and black during two separate drops by Adidas. Now, with their 50th anniversary season upcoming, the Capitals could be bringing back the Screagle on black as the tea...
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