Category: John Walton
Ryan Leonard says he’s watched a lot more Capitals games this season and hopefully his NHL debut ‘can happen soon’
Tarik El-BashirRyan Leonard, the Washington Capitals’ first-round pick from the 2023 NHL Draft, is currently the hottest player in the nation. The 19-year-old sophomore has scored in six straight games for the Boston College Eagles and was named the most recent Hockey East Player of the Week. Tuesday, Leonard did...
Read moreConnor McMichael found out girlfriend was in labor during intermission of his two-goal game against Flyers: ‘I would say it’s the best 12 hours of my life’
Philadelphia FlyersConnor McMichael had a day he’ll never forget on Wednesday. The Capitals forward found out he was soon going to be a father while playing against the Philadelphia Flyers on October 23. “Yeah, it was pretty crazy,” McMichael told Tarik El-Bashir and John Walton on Monumental Sports Network’s Rink Rep...
Read moreJohn Walton, radio voice of the Washington Capitals, announces cancer diagnosis
Hershey BearsJohn Walton, the longtime radio voice of the Washington Capitals and former voice of the Hershey Bears, revealed that he was diagnosed with colon cancer on Tuesday. Walton shared the diagnosis in a statement on social media and shared with followers what lies ahead for him in the coming months. Some...
Read moreDevante Smith-Pelly will help John Walton call games on radio during Capitals’ five-game road trip
Devante Smith-PellyDevante Smith-Pelly is back on a road trip with the Washington Capitals, but not as a player. DSP will join John Walton in the booth to help call all five games of the Capitals’ current […]
Read moreJohn Walton tabbed by FS1 to do play-by-play of Congressional Baseball Game
Capitals’John Walton, the radio voice of the Washington Capitals, saw his season of calling NHL games end in mid-April. But he’s been become an incredibly busy guy over the last few weeks. Walton, formerly the […]
Read moreCapitals enjoy 'wonderful' relationship with AHL affiliate in Hershey
John WaltonJohn Walton has seen the relationship between the Washington Capitals and their American Hockey League affiliate in Hershey from both sides.
Read moreJohn Walton’s epic call of Alex Ovechkin’s 800th career goal
Chicago BlackhawksAlex Ovechkin made hockey history on Tuesday night. The Great Eight tallied three times against the Chicago Blackhawks to hit 800 goals. Due to the game being on national TV via ESPN, Capitals fans did […]
Read moreNicklas Backstrom signing autographs at Toys4Tots drive in Prince Frederick, MD
Craig LaughlinPrince Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram will be hosting its annual Toys4Tots drive on Saturday and this year, to celebrate its 10th anniversary, it will be hosting several prominent Capitals both past and present. Nicklas […]
Read moreLive blog: Capitals play Hurricanes on Pride Night
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are back at Capital One Arena and will take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Pride Night. The Caps will look to break a six-game losing streak at home against the Metropolitan Division’s […]
Read moreJohn Walton will be part of NBC’s Olympic broadcast team for both men’s and women’s hockey in Beijing
NBCCapitals’ radio play-by-play maestro, John Walton shared some big news Monday afternoon. Walton will be calling another Olympic Games as NBC has tasked him to be part of their broadcast team for both men’s and […]
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