Category: Caps
Pittsburgh Penguins reportedly balked at a previous opportunity to trade for Jakob Chychrun
Jakob ChychrunJakob Chychrun has been an immediate offensive success on the Washington Capitals’ blueline since the Caps acquired the 26-year-old defenseman from the Ottawa Senators this past summer. Chychrun’s latest goal, already his 13th of the season, came against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Th...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin rocks Jayden Daniels jersey, Capitals wear Washington Commanders gear ahead of NFL playoff game against Detroit
Detroit LionsWashington Capitals players showed support for the Washington Commanders ahead of the NFL team’s huge playoff game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday night. The entire Caps roster appeared to wear Commanders gear as they arrived at Capital One Arena for their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. M...
Read moreJakob Chychrun joins family for ceremonial Hockey Talks puck drop in support of mental health initiatives
CapsWhen Jakob Chychrun returned to Canadian Tire Centre for the first time as a Capital, his homecoming matchup held extra meaning even before the game began. Chychrun’s aunt and uncle Stephanie and Luke Richardson participated in the pregame puck drop Thursday ahead of the Ottawa Senators’ annual Hock...
Read moreCapitals reportedly hesitant to upset locker room by signing one goaltender to extension before the other
Logan ThompsonThe Washington Capitals are the top team in the NHL 45 games into the 2024-25 season, and it’s largely thanks to their goaltending. The Capitals’ tendy tandem of Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren have a combined save percentage of 0.911 — good for second-best in the league. The Caps and Winnipeg J...
Read moreCapitals maintain top spot in NHL, extend Metropolitan Division lead to seven points over Devils
WinnipegThe Washington Capitals continue to lead the NHL in standings points after a 1-0 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. The Caps initially moved into sole possession of first place after their 3-0 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Washington has recently been jock...
Read moreLogan Thompson is the guy
Charlie LindgrenGoalie Logan Thompson saved 32 of 33 shots on Saturday night to help the Washington Capitals to an unlikely win over the Nashville Predators, in which the Caps managed just 16 shots on goal. For Thompson, 27, it was just another night in what’s becoming an elite season. With Charlie Lindgren on inju...
Read moreLive updates: Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena
Vancouver CanucksFresh off a shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres, the Washington Capitals are back home to take on the Vancouver Canucks, Spencer Carbery’s hometown team. As the Caps continue to scuffle at five-on-five, Carbery is changing up the lines and going back to his top six that made so much hay earlier in t...
Read moreVancouver Whitecaps keeping coaching cards close to the vest
CapsThe Vancouver Whitecaps are close to signing their new head coach, but caution and secrecy are the words of the day.
Read moreNHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs are Looking for a Center with Term
Elliotte FriedmanFriedman on the Toronto Maple Leafs, an ideal second-line center and what else they might be looking at ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
Read moreNHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs are Looking for a Center with Term
Anna DuaFriedman on the Toronto Maple Leafs, an ideal second-line center and what else they might be looking at ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
Read moreBring on 2025: Caps beat Bruins 3-1
Boston BruinsThe Washington Capitals finished off 2024 with a narrow win over the Boston Bruins on home ice. It wasn’t pretty, like me in high school, but at least they scored, unlike me in high school. Justin Brazeau got a miracle bounce off Logan Thompson’s pads to put the Bruins up early. Aliaksei Protas retu...
Read moreLogan Thompson steals game for Capitals in 5-2 win over Toronto Maple Leafs: ‘This guy was unreal’
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals’ high-flying offense was on display in their 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, but goaltender Logan Thompson put up the best performance of the night. Thompson not only stopped 35 of the Leafs’ 37 shots but also made several spectacular saves to keep the Capitals in the g...
Read moreCaps beat Leafs 5-2 in Alex Ovechkin’s return
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals returned from their long winter’s nap to visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in Canada. The Leafs were without their captain Auston Matthews, but the Caps welcomed captain Alex Ovechkin back into active play. The Leafs scored first as Max Pacioretty forced a turnover that allowed J...
Read moreCapitals Reassign Henrik Rybinski
Florida PanthersDec. 24: The Caps announced this morning that they’ve returned Rybinski to the AHL over the holiday break. Dec. 21: Veteran center Lars Eller has officially been placed on injured reserve by the Washington Capitals as expected. The Capitals will use forward Henrik Rybinski in Eller’s stead with the...
Read moreCapitals claim two points and prevent season-long losing skid against Canes: numbers for the morning after
WashingtonThe Washington Capitals are back in the win column after a two-game hiatus. The Caps found enough scoring and got some elite goaltending en route to a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Washington has yet to lose three games in a row this season. The two points on Friday night pushed them bac...
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