Category: Caps
Craig Laughlin will return to Capitals broadcast booth for Sunday’s game against Sabres
Buffalo SabresCraig Laughlin, the Washington Capitals’ long-time color commentator, is officially back in action. Locker announced Friday in a video posted to his X account that he will be making his return to television on Monumental Sports Network for the Capitals’ game against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. 🚨L...
Read moreCapitals celebrate Dylan McIlrath’s contract extension during pregame video review: ‘Big Mac SAUCE. Let’s go, brother.’
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals inked veteran defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension on Thursday morning. McIlrath’s new deal was announced while the Caps are on the road to play the Minnesota Wild. The news was relayed to the rest of the Capitals’ players during the team’s...
Read moreWashington Captials Lock Up McIlrath With Multi-Year Extension
Dylan McIlrathThe Washington Capitals have locked up depth defenseman and enforcer Dylan McIlrath for another two seasons, signing him to a two-year extension with an AAV of $800,000.The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension. pic.twitter.com/j...
Read moreSpencer Carbery growing concerned with anemic Capitals power play ahead of playoffs: ‘Could be the difference in a series’
Capitals’The Washington Capitals were the first NHL team to punch their ticket to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. The Caps secured their spot after a 3-2 win over the struggling Philadelphia Flyers on March 20. However, with the regular season winding down, many of the Capitals’ early spring conte...
Read moreChris Patrick on Ryan Leonard joining the Capitals at end of season: ‘As soon as his college season is over, we’ll get on the phone and talk to his agent’
CapitalsRyan Leonard is set to be an important part of the Washington Capitals’ future. The 20-year-old winger just finished another standout regular season with the Boston College Eagles, winning Hockey East Player of the Year after posting 47 points (29g, 18a) in 35 games. However, Caps management also be...
Read moreCapitals still can’t solve Jets in overtime: numbers for the morning after
Nikolaj EhlersThe Washington Capitals forced overtime against the Winnipeg Jets for the second time this season but again couldn’t find the game-winning goal in the extra frame. The Caps fell 3-2 on Tuesday night after Nikolaj Ehlers potted the winner for Winnipeg. Another great game between these two teams, and...
Read moreCapitals clinch home-ice in first round of playoffs after Devils loss
New Jersey Devils’The Washington Capitals may still have over three weeks remaining in the regular season, but their playoff picture continues to become clearer as each day passes. Less than a week after clinching a playoff spot, the Capitals are now guaranteed to have home ice in the first round of the postseason. T...
Read moreCapitals host 2024-25 team photo day without Nicklas Backstrom or TJ Oshie
Sonny MilanoARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals got all dressed up Monday morning, gathering before practice to take their annual team photo at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. With less than a month remaining in the regular season, the Caps have just a dozen games to go as they attempt to keep their spot atop the...
Read moreCapitals crack open Panthers defense for big win: numbers for the morning after
Florida PanthersThe Washington Capitals put a six spot on the Florida Panthers, securing a 6-3 victory over the Atlantic Division leaders on Saturday evening. The win gave the Caps three wins in three games against the Cats this year by a combined 16-7 score. Great game, especially the way they shut things down in...
Read moreAnthony Beauvillier providing Capitals with dominant five-on-five play since trade: ‘He’s been a very, very significant addition to our group’
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals made just one addition at the 2025 trade deadline, acquiring winger Anthony Beauvillier from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a second-round draft pick. While not as flashy as some of the other moves made by competing teams this year, Beauvillier has already shown what value he co...
Read moreCaught the Cats cat-napping: Capitals beat Panthers 6-3
Sam BennettThe Washington Capitals matched up with the Florida Panthers for the third and final time this regular season on Saturday evening. The Caps won both prior meetings with Florida earlier this year by a combined 10-4 score. Connor McMichael, Sam Bennett, John Carlson, Seth Jones, Anthony Beauvillier, a...
Read more‘There was lots of 8s’ during Alex Ovechkin’s 888th career goal game
Alex OvechkinThe Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 at Capital One Arena on Thursday. The victory made the Caps the first team in the NHL to 100 standings points this season and secured their playoff spot. But that’s not what fans will remember this game for. They will remember the 8s. In t...
Read moreWashington Capitals become first team in NHL to clinch playoff spot
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are officially the first team in the NHL to clinch a playoff spot this season. The Caps had three possible clinching scenarios coming into Thursday’s matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers, and they met the first half of one after securing a 3-2 regulation win. The second half...
Read moreLive updates: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena
Philadelphia FlyersThe Washington Capitals are back on the ice to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers and folks, there are stakes! With a win the Capitals can become the first team to 100 standings points. Meanwhile, it’s possible the Caps could be the first team in the NHL to clinch a playoff spot if they get
Read moreLive updates: Washington Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are hosting the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night at Capital One Arena. The matchup is the last between the two teams during the 2024-25 regular season. Alex Ovechkin will be looking to make it two games in a row with a goal as he inches closer and closer to toppling Wayne
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