Category: Caps
Alex Ovechkin cleared from COVID protocol and allowed to return to full activity
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin was hit with bad news a week ago when he tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced to miss the Capitals game against the Edmonton Oilers and all of the All-Star festivities that […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin misses first practice back from All-Star Break, will not play against Canadiens on Thursday
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals held an optional, afternoon practice on Monday. It was their first time hitting the ice as a team since the All-Star Break concluded. According to NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti, notably missing from the […]
Read moreDmitry Orlov speeds past ‘cheating’ Sidney Crosby on overtime game-winner
Vitek VanecekThe Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday. Despite being out-shot, out-attempted, and generally out-played, the Caps found a way to win. The Capitals scored several clutch goals while also getting marvelous goaltending […]
Read moreCapitals show some shooting percentage life in big ole W in Dallas: numbers for the morning after
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals scored early and scored often against former mate Braden Holtby and his Dallas Stars. The Caps came out of Texas with a 5-0 shutout victory. That stings…but also was much needed. The […]
Read moreMichal Kempny enters COVID protocol after participating in optional morning skate
Joe SnivelyThe Washington Capitals announced Friday afternoon that defenseman Michal Kempny has entered COVID protocol. Taking his roster spot and playing in his second career NHL game will be taxi squad recall Joe Snively. The Washington […]
Read moreBraden Holtby to start against Capitals for first time since leaving DC. Holtby: ‘It’s going to be strange. Very odd tonight.’
Washington CapitalsThe Dallas Stars will start Braden Holtby in net against the Washington Capitals on Friday. The start will mark the first time Holtby has played against the Caps since he was forced to leave the […]
Read moreIce time questions part deux, defensive lapses, and that darn power play again: numbers for the morning after
CapsThe Washington Capitals are in some kinda rut right now and it’s coinciding with not winning many hockey games. Wednesday night the San Jose Sharks took advantage of it and tuned up the Caps 4-1 […]
Read moreConnor McMichael to be the healthy scratch against Sharks
Daniel SprongConnor McMichael will not play against the San Jose Sharks, Wednesday. The Washington Capitals’ rookie forward will sit after playing sparingly on the second line Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. He will be replaced […]
Read moreA Backstrom beauty gets it done in overtime: Capitals beat Senators 3-2 (OT)
Zach SanfordThe Washington Capitals have lost six of their last eight coming into Saturday night’s action against the Ottawa Senators. Could the Caps start to turn the tides and get back into the win column? Thomas […]
Read moreNick Jensen, John Carlson, and TJ Oshie all appear likely to miss Senators game, Daniel Sprong a healthy scratch
Conor ShearyThe Washington Capitals will take on the Ottawa Senators, Saturday night. They will do so with a defense that likely does not include Nick Jensen. Jensen suffered an upper-body injury late in Thursday’s loss to […]
Read moreBruins' Marchand, Blidh to miss Saturday game against Jets
Brad MarchardBoston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy indicated that forwards Brad Marchard and Anton Blidh will both miss Saturday's game against the Winninpeg Jets Friday morning.
Read moreComeback Caps beat Jets 4-3 for their first overtime win of the season
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals had a terrible start to Tuesday game against the Winnipeg Jets, surrendering two goals in 2:20. But the Caps clawed back, and against all odds played a darn fun game to watch. […]
Read moreCapitals players share their favorite ice cream flavors and Nicklas Backstrom really, really likes strawberry
NickelodeonThe Washington Capitals hosted Kids Days at Capital One Arena on Sunday. There were Nickelodeon slime graphics on the scoreboard and balloon animals in the crowd. There were also videos the team shared of Caps […]
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