Category: Caps
Peter Laviolette says that Alex Ovechkin flew to Russia on Wednesday, texted teammates news of father’s passing
CapitalsCapitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced earlier today that his father Mikhail passed away at age 71. The sad news comes after it was announced on Tuesday that Ovi would be taking a leave of absence […]
Read moreShort staffed in a hard-fought loss to division leaders: numbers for the morning after
Carolina HurricanesThe Washington Capitals did battle with the Carolina Hurricanes in a Stadium Series game preview on Tuesday night. The short-staffed Caps fought to the end but were unable to come away with any standings points […]
Read moreJoe Snively recalled by Capitals after Alex Ovechkin steps away from team for personal reasons
Hershey BearsThe Washington Capitals summoned Joe Snively from the Hershey Bears on Tuesday morning. Snively was recalled after captain Alex Ovechkin was announced to be stepping away from the team for personal reasons. NEWS | The […]
Read moreBack-to-back afternoon games prove too much for veteran Caps: numbers for the morning after
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals and San Jose Sharks did battle on Super Bowl Sunday and the Sharks came out rather easy 4-1 victors. The Caps played more like the Commanders than the Chiefs or Eagles. I […]
Read moreDylan Strome and Sonny Milano benched in game a week after re-signing longterm
Dylan StromeThe Washington Capitals re-signed Dylan Strome and Sonny Milano to long-term deals during the Capital’s 10-day break for All-Star Weekend and its bye. A little over a week later, both players were benched by Peter […]
Read moreSlapped up by the Sharks on Super Bowl Sunday: Sharks beat Caps 4-1
Erik KarlssonThe Washington Capitals managed to get all the way to February without playing the San Jose Sharks. Which team would come out the victor in their first matchup of the campaign? Evgeny Svechnikov opened the […]
Read moreCharlie Lindgren to start against Sharks, Peter Laviolette does not rule out further lineup changes
CapsWashington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette announced on Sunday morning that goaltender Charlie Lindgren would be getting the team’s Super Bowl Sunday start against the San Jose Sharks. Lindgren returns to the cage after Darcy […]
Read moreCapitals 2022-23 Trade Targets: Jonathan Toews
Jonathan ToewsAfter a seemingly quiet week, the trades have begun to heat up around the NHL. The Washington Capitals remain silent for the time being, but a new report could change that. The might be tough to pull off, but will be beneficial as it fills a need for the team. He was drafted third overall by the...
Read moreBruins edged by Caps, 2-1
Bruins’In Boston, the Bruins’ recent troubles continued on Saturday in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The loss was the fourth in five games for the Bruins. Boston finally got on the board late in the second period on a marker from to make it 2-1. “I thought our effort was good,” Bruins coach Jim...
Read moreCapitals make their Super Bowl picks
ChiefsWhile the Capitals have a big weekend ahead of them with back-to-back games after a long break, two of the NFL’s teams will also play their league’s biggest game of the season as the 2023 […]
Read moreCapitals’ Aliaksei Protas Continues to Impress
Prince Albert RaidersThe have a decent number of forward prospects in their minor league system, and is no exception. After a solid showing in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Prince Albert Raiders, where he scored 11 goals and added 29 assists for 40 points during the 2018-19 season, the team selected Protas...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin says he is ‘good friends’ with Sidney Crosby and that the two call and text each other
Sidney CrosbyAlex Ovechkin took his turn at the podium for Media Day as NHL All-Star Weekend media festivities got underway, Thursday. The Caps captain took a seat at a podium that featured a scenic Fort Lauderdale […]
Read moreNicklas Backstrom scores first goal since returning from major offseason hip surgery
Alex OvechkinThe Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs were deadlocked at 0-0 late in the first period on Sunday. Then the Leafs’ Alex Kerfoot tripped TJ Oshie and gave the Capitals the first power play opportunity […]
Read moreMaple Leafs to start Ilya Samsonov for third time this season against Capitals
Ilya SamsonovThe Washington Capitals are making the trip up to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs in the first of their last two games before the All-Star break. Waiting for them in Toronto will be […]
Read moreCaps secure two points with sweet shootout success: numbers for the morning after
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals took on the Pittsburgh Penguins in a key Metropolitan Division battle on Thursday night. The Caps couldn’t prevent the Pens from grabbing a loser point but did take them down in a […]
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