Category: Capitals
Why Alex Ovechkin is scoring all of a sudden
CapitalsA five-game goal streak for Alex Ovechkin is exactly what the Washington Capitals (and Capitals fans) have been wishing for. Ovechkin helped the team earn three out of four points in their most difficult weekend of the season. He sits at 835 goals in his career and he’s on pace to crack 20 this seas...
Read moreMiller’s goal send Canucks to 3-2 win over Capitals
Canucks’In Washington, DC, J.T. Miller scored with five seconds peft in extra time on Sunday to give the Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 win over the Capitals “It’s a good finish by [Miller],” the Canucks’ Conor Garland said. “That’s why he’s one … Continue reading → The post Miller’s goal send Canucks to 3-2 win o...
Read moreSpencer Carbery on Connor McMichael’s game-losing turnover in overtime: ‘He’ll learn from it. That’s the bottom line.’
John CarlsonThe Washington Capitals fell in overtime to the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 after playing a sensational game from start until almost the finish. The Canucks capitalized on a brutal turnover by Connor McMichael with 4.8 seconds remaining in overtime. JT Miller intercepted McMichael’s pass intended for John...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin has goals in five straight after scoring 835th of career on Thatcher Demko
CanucksAlex Ovechkin is on fire. The Capitals’ captain now has goals in five straight overall and four straight since returning from the team’s bye week (and riding a camel). Ovechkin scored 7:37 into the second period, giving the Capitals a 2-1 lead. The Great 8 got some actual puck luck on the play — som...
Read moreBruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk fined $5,000 for spearing Max Pacioretty in the Paciorettys
Boston BruinsBoston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk’s wallet is now a little bit lighter. NHL Player Safety announced that the blueliner has been fined $5,000 — the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement — for spearing Capitals winger Max Pacioretty, well — there’s no better way to say it —...
Read moreOvechkin tops Gretzky record for empty-net goals
CapitalsWashington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 57th career empty-net goal on Saturday afternoon in a victory over the Boston Bruins, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame center Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history.
Read moreCapitals honor Alex Ovechkin for passing Wayne Gretzky in ENGs and his late father in locker room as Mentors’ Trip ends
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals shut out the Boston Bruins 3-0 on Saturday, ending their 14th Mentors’ Trip on a positive note. The Capitals entered the matchup on a six-game losing streak, but played one of their most dominant games of the season at TD Garden to take the victory. Inside the Capitals’ joyou...
Read moreBrian MacLellan ready to make decision on trade deadline by early next week: ‘These games will determine what direction we go’
BruinsThe Washington Capitals have some big decisions on the horizon as the NHL’s March 8 trade deadline quickly approaches. With the date less a month away, Capitals’ general manager Brian MacLellan says the direction of the team at the deadline will be determined by today’s Boston Bruins’ game and how t...
Read moreNicolas Aube-Kubel will return to Capitals lineup against Bruins, Charlie Lindgren to start in goal
Spencer CarberyThe Washington Capitals are in desperate need of a win as they head into TD Garden on Saturday. After six straight losses in a row, the Capitals will need to take down the East-leading Boston Bruins who have won eight of their last 10 games. After throwing his lines into a blender at practice on
Read moreSpencer Carbery throws forward lines back into blender after Capitals lose sixth straight game
CapsThe Washington Capitals are quickly falling out of playoff contention after losing for the sixth straight time on Thursday night. The struggling Caps have just two five-on-five goals in their first two games in February, so head coach Spencer Carbery is switching things up again with his lineup. At...
Read moreSpencer Carbery had some loud words for Max Pacioretty during the Panthers game
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals have lost six games in a row. Now tensions appear to be rising. Late in the second period of the Capitals’ 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers, Monumental Sports Network cameras showed a fiery Spencer Carbery on the bench. With the Caps up 2-1 and 3:20 left on the clock, the Cap...
Read moreLive blog: Capitals try to end losing streak against Panthers
Ethan BearThe Washington Capitals, fresh off a 5-2 blowout loss to the Montreal Canadiens, are in Sunrise to take on the Florida Panthers. The Panthers will be another difficult task as the 2023 Eastern Conference Champions are 31-15-4 on the season — sixth best in the NHL. With the Capitals losers of five st...
Read moreJets defenseman Brenden Dillon suspended three games for illegal hit to head on Noel Acciari
Brenden DillonThe NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced that Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon has been suspended three games for an illegal check to the head. Dillon, who had a phone hearing with the league on Wednesday, committed the infraction against Pittsburgh Penguins forward Noel Acciari. The f...
Read moreCapitals announce Black History initiatives including rally towel giveaway and special jerseys
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals announced the initiatives that the club will be putting on in celebration of Black History during the month of February. Most of the events center around Black History Night at Capital One Arena which will take place on February 26 against the Ottawa Senators. All fans in att...
Read moreSpencer Carbery’s father, Bryan, is coming on a mentors’ trip for the first time: ‘I’m really excited to share the weekend with him’
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are hoping some light can turn what is an otherwise dark time around the club. Not only are the Capitals headed down to sunny Sunrise, Florida to try and end their five-game losing skid against the Panthers, but they’re also taking their dads, brothers, and other mentors alon...
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