Category: Capitals
Anthony Mantha A Healthy Scratch For Washington
Detroit Red WingsThe Washington Capitals announced tonight that they’ve made former 25-goal scorer Anthony Mantha a healthy scratch for their game against the Calgary Flames. The forward has struggled with the Capitals since coming over from the Detroit Red Wings in an ill-fated 2021 trade for Jakub Vrana and Richar...
Read moreAlex Alexeyev to make season debut against Flames, Lucas Johansen healthy scratched
Alex AlexeyevThe Capitals will have a slightly altered lineup face the Calgary Flames after dropping their first game of the season 4-0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Defenseman Alex Alexeyev will suit up for the team Monday […]
Read moreCapitals place defenseman Joel Edmundson on long-term injured reserve
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals announced that they have placed veteran defenseman Joel Edmundson on the long-term injured reserve, Monday. Edmundson has been out of the lineup to start the season after fracturing his hand during a […]
Read moreWith Charlie Lindgren injured, Capitals call up Clay Stevenson to back up Darcy Kuemper against Flames
Charlie LindgrenClay Stevenson has been the busiest goaltender in the Capitals’ organization in the opening days of the hockey season. Stevenson is back with the Capitals after being called up again on Monday. The 24-year-old, former […]
Read moreMitch Love’s hiring helped spur on Capitals’ free agency interest in Matthew Phillips: ‘They kinda came out of nowhere’
Matthew PhillipsThe Washington Capitals will host the Calgary Flames on Monday night at Capital One Arena. The matchup will be an important one for the team as they look to get back on track after their […]
Read moreCoach Nicklas Dad-strom holds skills lesson for players’ kids during Capitals’ family skate
Monumental NetworkNicklas Backstrom’s hockey career may be reborn, but that doesn’t mean he’s not giving consideration to his post-playing days. Backstrom, the father of three adorable kids, took a leadership role during the Capitals’ family skate […]
Read moreAnthony Mantha appears set to be healthy scratch against Flames
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals jumped on the ice for practice on Sunday for the first time since getting shut out in their Home Opener by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Capitals are preparing to put that disappointment […]
Read moreMarcus Pettersson on late-game fight with Tom Wilson: ‘He can run people, but he doesn’t like it himself’
Marcus PetterssonWashington Capitals forward Tom Wilson is no stranger to rough stuff. The rugged winger has over 80 career regular-season fights in the NHL and added to that tally on Friday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. […]
Read moreThe Home Opener that made literally no one feel at home: numbers for the morning after
Washington CapitalsCome one, come all as we embark upon yet another year of Washington Capitals hockey. If you’re new around these parts, this is the series of posts where I ramble about each and every game […]
Read moreLars Eller on first game against Capitals as a Pittsburgh Penguin: ‘I have to make sure I pass the puck to the black jerseys’
CapitalsFormer Capital Lars Eller is set to make his return to Capital One Arena, this time as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. After the Capitals traded him to the Colorado Avalanche at the 2023 […]
Read moreCapitals lineup in flux with Darcy Kuemper potentially out, Aliaksei Protas and Alex Alexeyev take scratches skate
Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals may need to make a few more tweaks to their roster before facing the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. The Capitals could be without their number one goaltender to open […]
Read moreOne intriguing thing that the Capitals’ Opening Night roster has similar with the 2018 championship team
Washington CapitalsWhen the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins square off, the storyline isn’t typically about how young their rosters are. The two teams have been among the oldest in the entire NHL for several years now. […]
Read moreWashington Capitals officially announce 2023-24 season Opening Night roster
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals’ Opening Night roster is official set. Wednesday morning, the organization announced they recalled Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas from the Hershey Bears. To make room for the forwards on the 23-man roster, […]
Read moreThese are your predictions for the 2023-24 season
CapitalsThank you to everyone who offered their predictions for the 2023-24 season. We asked you how many goals Ovechkin will score, if the Caps will make the playoffs, who will win the Stanley Cup, and […]
Read moreBird-watching boat trip on Choptank River turns into chance meeting with Alex Ovechkin and Capitals for one Eastern Shore family
Spencer CarberyWhen the Washington Capitals recently updated their practice schedule ahead of their Home Opener, the team’s skate on Wednesday had a surprising venue change. The Caps announced that they would take the ice at the […]
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