Category: Washington Capitals
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Woll, Bertuzzi, Benoit & Tavares
Brad TrelivingThe Toronto Maple Leafs have had a rollercoaster of a week on the ice. After facing two disappointing losses – the first loss was a difficult game against the Carolina…
Read moreRepeat offender Wilson set for in-person hearing
Noah GregorTom Wilson was offered the in-person hearing earlier Thursday, indicating a potential suspension of six games or more for the repeat offender.
Read moreRepeat offender Wilson set for in-person hearing
Noah GregorTom Wilson was offered the in-person hearing earlier Thursday, indicating a potential suspension of six games or more for the repeat offender.
Read moreEthen Frank on Spencer Carbery and Brian MacLellan’s talk of possible NHL call up: ‘Just one shift honestly would mean the world to me’
CapitalsHERSHEY, PA — The Washington Capitals may be without Tom Wilson for an extended period of time after the enforcer high-sticked Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward Noah Gregor in the face during the team’s 7-3 loss, Wednesday. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety offered Wilson an in-person hearing, meanin...
Read moreThe one coaching strategy Brian MacLellan didn’t like about Spencer Carbery
Capitals’The Washington Capitals named Spencer Carbery the 20th head coach in the franchise’s history last May. Carbery was seen as one of the hottest, young coaching prospects in hockey and had a lengthy history within the Capitals’ organization. The decision to hire him looked like a no-brainer. However, a...
Read moreCapitals leave empty space for Nicklas Backstrom in 2023-24 team photo
Alex OvechkinARLINGTON, VA — A smiling Washington Capitals team hit the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Thursday for the 2023-24 picture day. This year’s photo featured nearly everyone on the roster — with one notable exception. Alternate captain Nicklas Backstrom was not present for the photo, leaving a visi...
Read moreMatthew, Ovi dazzle with 2 goals each; Leafs win
Washington CapitalsAuston Matthews matched Alex Ovechkin's two-goal night and had five points to lead the Maple Leafs to a 7-2 win over the Capitals on Wednesday.
Read moreAlex Ovechkin scores 845th career goal, tallies twice against Leafs
Evgeny KuznetsovThe Washington Capitals got blown out by the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 on Wednesday, but Alex Ovechkin had himself a night. After scoring career goal number 844 in the second period, Ovechkin followed that up with number 845 in the third, notching consecutive multi-goal games and the 171st of his care...
Read moreLove wins, Caps don’t: Leafs beat Caps 7-3 but Ovechkin scored twice
LeafsThe Washington Capitals got out-skilled by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Wednesday night’s matchup. It was fun for a bit though, and the big guy got two. Auston Matthews let all of 16 seconds pass before he got on the scoreboard, the goal positively gift-wrapped for him by the Caps defense. In the seco...
Read moreLive blog: Capitals play Leafs on Pride Night
Alex OvechkinThe Washington Capitals, once again one point out a playoff spot, are back in DC after a 3-2-0 road trip to face the mighty Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs sport the league’s best goal-scorer, Auston Matthews, who has 55 goals in 66 games this season. “He’s a special player,” Alex Ovechkin said prega...
Read moreTJ Oshie and Aliaksei Protas will both not play against Maple Leafs due to injury
Mike SgarbossaThe Washington Capitals will be without veteran winger TJ Oshie and young forward Aliaksei Protas when they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first game of a four-game homestand on Wednesday night. They will be replaced in the lineup by Mike Sgarbossa and Nicolas Aube-Kubel who were healthy scr...
Read moreRyan Reaves will not play against Capitals, get involved in shenanigans with Tom Wilson due to eye poke
Noah GregorThe Toronto Maple Leafs will face off against the Washington Capitals without Ryan Reaves in the lineup, Wednesday night. Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe revealed pregame that Reaves is out with an eye injury after taking an accidental finger poke from Philadelphia Flyers forward Nicolas Deslaurier...
Read moreSpencer Carbery believes Alex Ovechkin inspired by playoff race: ‘He smells that these are the most important games of the year’
Alex OvechkinThe Washington Capitals have inserted themselves back into the Eastern Conference’s playoff picture with a strong showing after the NHL’s All-Star break. Over the last month, the team has posted a 9-4-1 record, and the play of the team’s captain, Alex Ovechkin, has majorly helped spur that hot strea...
Read moreTed Leonsis reportedly spoke to Gov. Wes Moore about moving Capitals and Wizards to Maryland
Ted LeonsisThe Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards could still be on their way out of DC per a report from the Baltimore Banner. The news website is reporting that Ted Leonsis discussed the idea of bringing the two franchises to Maryland with Governor Wes Moore after Virginia lawmakers nixed a proposed...
Read moreAlex Alexeyev growing into regular role with Capitals: ‘I think I’ve improved in all the areas since the beginning of the season’
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals made a few moves at this year’s trade deadline which have opened up spots in the team’s everyday lineup for younger talent that was previously blocked. The biggest example of that comes via defenseman Alex Alexeyev who has gotten into 11 of the team’s last 12 games after sitt...
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