Category: Carolina Hurricanes
Joe Beninati will miss last local Capitals regular-season TV call of year against Islanders
Caps’The Washington Capitals will be without Joe Beninati’s voice behind their games until the playoffs. Beninati announced on his X account that he would be missing his third straight game on doctor’s orders to ensure his voice is good to go for the Capitals’ first-round postseason matchup. Joe B origin...
Read moreJoe Beninati will miss last Capitals regular-season TV call of year against Islanders
Columbus Blue JacketsThe Washington Capitals will be without Joe Beninati’s voice behind their games until the playoffs. Beninati announced on his X account that he would be missing his third straight game on doctor’s orders to ensure his voice is good to go for the Capitals’ first-round postseason matchup. Joe B origin...
Read moreCapitals recall Clay Stevenson, send Hunter Shepard back to Hershey
Clay StevensonThe Washington Capitals made a goaltending change on Monday morning. The Caps recalled Clay Stevenson from the Hershey Bears and sent Hunter Shepard back down to the AHL. The change comes two days after Shepard gave up seven goals in a 7-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Capitals have been fo...
Read moreIslanders Gameday: Sleepwalking into New Jersey
Marcus HogbergEmbrace your fate. | Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images What’s left to do? The Islanders are in Newark for the second half of a road back-to-back after being eliminated via shootout yesterday afternoon in Philadelphia. With Ilya Sorokin on the shelf — and barring an...
Read moreAlex Semin sets new Capitals alumni record in Top Shot challenge while attending game where Alex Ovechkin was honored before puck drop
Washington CapitalsAlex Semin was known to have one of the deadliest wrist shots in the NHL when he played 11 seasons in the league for the Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, and Montreal Canadiens. Semin, who announced his retirement in 2022, showed Thursday night that there are some skills that you just don’t...
Read moreHurricanes bring in top KHL prospect Nikishin
Carolina HurricanesThe Hurricanes have signed top prospect Alexander Nikishin to a two-year, entry-level contract that begins immediately.
Read moreCapitals celebrate Ovi's record, wrap up top seed
Wayne GretzkyThe Washington Capitals wrapped up the top spot in the Eastern Conference while celebrating Alex Ovechkin's first game at home since breaking the goals record.
Read moreEastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Rangers, Sens, Pens and Caps
Elvis MerzlikinsCharlie McAvoy done for the season. Ilya Sorokin out last night. Brady Tkachuk should start skating today. K'Andre Miller returns.
Read moreIt's Official: Alexander Nikishin Departs SKA, Joins Hurricanes
SKA St. PetersburgAs Demidov-Mania hits Montreal, another Russian phenom is also on his way to the NHL. SKA St. Petersburg has also officially terminated its contract with Alexander Nikishin, and he is joining the Carolina Hurricanes. Good luck, captain! 👏SKA Hockey Club and Alexander Nikishin have mutually terminat...
Read moreWashington Capitals clinch Eastern Conference after shootout win over Carolina Hurricanes
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals clinched the Metropolitan Division on Tuesday and now clinched the Eastern Conference just two days later. The Capitals notched their first regular-season conference win since they beat out the Pittsburgh Penguins by seven points during the 2016-17 campaign. This year’s win w...
Read moreWashington Capitals honor Alex Ovechkin for breaking NHL goals record with ‘Gr8ness Pre-Game Ceremony’
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals honored Alex Ovechkin before Thursday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, celebrating a historic feat the Russian superstar notched four days prior. Ovechkin scored on New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin on April 6, 2025 for the 895th of his career, passing Wayne G...
Read moreNHL Rumors: McDavid, Klingberg, Oilers, Canadiens, Hurricanes
Carolina HurricanesIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid returned from injury, but John Klingberg was placed on LTIR by the Edmonton Oilers, likely ending his season and run with the team.…
Read moreWashington Capitals clinch Metropolitan Division after Carolina Hurricanes loss
Carolina HurricanesThe Washington Capitals were the first team in the NHL to clinch a playoff berth. Now they’re the first team to become division champions. The Capitals notched their first division win since 2019-20 thanks to the Carolina Hurricanes losing 3-0 in regulation to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Wi...
Read moreCapitals announce broadcasting schedule changes for two remaining games
HuluThe Washington Capitals announced two broadcast changes in two of their remaining games of the 2024-25 season. The team’s April 10 game against the Carolina Hurricanes will now air locally on Monumental Sports Network. The game was originally supposed to be a national exclusive on ESPN+, Disney+ and...
Read moreCapitals announce events to honor Alex Ovechkin becoming NHL goals king
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin became the NHL’s new goals king on Sunday after scoring the 895th goal of his career against the New York Islanders and passing Wayne Gretzky for first overall at . Now with the Capitals back at home in DC, the team announced several public events to celebrate with fans. The primary ac...
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