Category: Caps
Peter Laviolette on Jamie Benn’s late, dangerous cross-check on John Carlson: ‘He gave it a lot of help, that’s dirty’
Jamie BennWith a little over 20 seconds remaining in regulation of Sunday’s Capitals-Stars game, Jamie Benn made a dangerous cross-check on John Carlson that sent the veteran defensemen crashing into the boards and left him smarting […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin becomes second player ever to register 6,000 shots on goal
Ray BourqueWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin just became only the second player in NHL history to ever register 6,000 shots on goal. Ovechkin recorded the shot early in the first period against the Stars as the […]
Read moreLars Eller back from isolation in Vancouver, available against the Stars
Tarik El-BashirThe Washington Capitals got some good news Sunday when it comes to Lars Eller. The Danish centerman has been stuck in Vancouver due to a positive COVID test and has missed the Caps last three […]
Read moreReport: Braden Holtby will be in the building for Stars-Capitals game in DC despite not dressing due to injury
Braden HoltbyFormer Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby will not make his long-awaited, on-ice return to Capital One Arena due to injury but it appears he will still be involved in the festivities. The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir reports […]
Read moreCapitals recall Brett Leason, send Mike Vecchione back to Hershey
Brett LeasonThe Washington Capitals made a couple of roster moves ahead of their game against the Dallas Stars, Sunday. The team has recalled forward Brett Leason and returned forward Mike Vecchione to Hershey. Vecchione was recalled […]
Read moreComeback complete in Caps fan filled Carolina: numbers for the morning after
Carolina HurricanesThe Washington Capitals went into Raleigh to complete the back half of a back-to-back and thoroughly out-shot an incredibly good Carolina Hurricanes team on the way to victory. The Caps are now 7-0-1 in the […]
Read moreCapitals re-sign Joe Snively to two-year extension worth $800,000 annually
Hershey BearsJoe Snively signed a two-year, $1.6 million extension with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Snively is a Herndon, Virginia native and former member of the Little Caps. The deal will keep Snively with the team […]
Read moreCaps down Isles on skills, 4-3
Barry TrotzIn Washington, DC, Anders Lee scored for the New York Islanders to tie their game with the Capitals, 3-3, in the third period to force extra time, which settled nothing. “It was a good response,” Islanders coach Barry Trotz said. … Continue reading → The post Caps down Isles on skills, 4-3 first ap...
Read moreBarry Trotz thinks Alex Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky’s goals record because ‘the Russian machine never breaks’
EdmontonBarry Trotz is making his first stop this season at his old barn on Tuesday as the New York Islanders play the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Trotz will be facing Alex Ovechkin as […]
Read moreConnor McMichael replaces Lars Eller (protocol) at center, Daniel Sprong returns to lineup
CapsThe Washington Capitals were back practicing at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday for the first time since returning from their western Canadian road trip. Unfortunately, the team had to leave Lars Eller in Vancouver after […]
Read moreTom Wilson credited with brilliant defensive play on Quinn Hughes that sprung Lars Eller on OT game-winner
Quinn HughesVancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes is one of the most elusive and electrifying young players in the NHL. But Friday against the Capitals, Hughes turned the puck over to Tom Wilson after the Capitals’ forward […]
Read moreThe Tiger takes down Vancouver in the extra frame: Capitals beat Canucks 4-3 (OT)
Evgeny KuznetsovThe Capitals finished up their western Canadian road trip in Vancouver…starting yesterday here on the east coast. The boys looked to make the trip a real successful one by grabbing another two points. Evgeny Kuznetsov […]
Read moreCanucks Next Game: How will Alex Ovechkin be treated by fans?
CapsFans in Edmonton and Calgary have booed the great goal scorer and Russian superstar this week. Will Vancouver fans follow suit?
Read moreCanucks Next Game: How will Alex Ovechkin be treated by fans?
CapsFans in Edmonton and Calgary have booed the great goal scorer and Russian superstar this week. Will Vancouver fans follow suit?
Read moreFriedman: Capitals still interested in acquiring Marc-Andre Fleury at trade deadline
Chicago BlackhawksIn mid-January, The Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported that Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was potentially available via trade and that the Capitals were interested in acquiring him. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman later threw a bit […]
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