Category: Washington Capitals
Alex Alexeyev growing into regular role with Capitals: ‘I think I’ve improved in all the areas since the beginning of the season’
Hershey BearsThe 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...
Read moreChris Simon, former Capital and Stanley Cup champion with Avalanche, dies at age 52
CapitalsFormer Washington Capitals forward Chris Simon passed away at the age of 52 on Monday night. The cause of death was not announced and Simon’s family has asked for their privacy to be respected during this time, per the NHL Alumni Association. A 15-year veteran of the NHL, Simon spent seven seasons i...
Read moreFormer Capital Chris Simon Passes Away At Age 52
Frank SeravalliLong-running NHL enforcer Chris Simon has passed away at age 52, per Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli (Twitter link). Simon was a mainstay of the NHL’s bruiser era, playing 15 seasons in the NHL. Seven of those came with the Washington Capitals, where Simon remains one of the club’s most penalized pl...
Read moreRyan Chesley named to All-Big Ten Second Team for successful sophomore season at Minnesota
Ryan ChesleyThe Washington Capitals have another prospect in the NCAA being honored for their 2023-24 season. After Ryan Leonard was named a finalist for Hockey East Rookie of the Year on Monday, Ryan Chesley was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team on Tuesday. Chesley has been one of the nation’s top shutdown...
Read moreHow the Capitals will honor TJ Oshie’s late father during their TJ1K celebration
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals will celebrate TJ Oshie on Sunday at Capital One Arena after the veteran forward reached the 1,000-game milestone during the team’s recent, five-game road trip. The Capitals have already announced a pregame ceremony where Oshie will receive a special gift from the NHL, the or...
Read moreOvechkin reaches 20 goals in 19th straight season
WashingtonAlex Ovechkin, 38, scored twice, becoming the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons, lifting the Washington Capitals past the Calgary Flames 5-2 Monday in a critical game in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.
Read moreOvechkin reaches 20 goals in 19th straight season
Alex OvechkinAlex Ovechkin, 38, scored twice, becoming the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons, lifting the Washington Capitals past the Calgary Flames 5-2 Monday in a critical game in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.
Read moreCapitals claw back into playoff position after two-month push: ‘We’ve just got to keep it going’
Washington CapitalsDon’t count the Washington Capitals out just yet. Washington won its third-straight contest Monday night, defeating the Calgary Flames in a resounding 5-2 victory. With the win, the Capitals have returned to a playoff spot, leapfrogging the Detroit Red Wings for the second wild-card position in the...
Read moreRyan Leonard named finalist for Hockey East Rookie of the Year
Boston CollegeRyan Leonard‘s freshman season is not over yet as Boston College ventures into the NCAA postseason. But regular season awards are being announced. After being named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team last week, Leonard received more recognition for his incredible rookie campaign on Monday. The Washi...
Read moreMax Pacioretty picked staying with the Capitals over being traded to the Rangers
Elliotte FriedmanThe Washington Capitals dealt away a few players at the 2024 NHL trade deadline but kept several others that had been involved in rumors for weeks leading up to the big day. Max Pacioretty was one of those names as there had been reports that Patches was willing to waive his no-move clause for the
Read moreCapitals going with same lineup against Calgary Flames
Vancouver CanucksThe Washington Capitals will wrap up their lengthy road trip out west on Monday night when they match up with the Calgary Flames. They split the first four games so they’ll be looking to take out Calgary and leave Canada with a winning record. In the team’s last outing, they ground out a 2-1 victory
Read moreFantasy hockey: Beware top goalies not named Fleury
Washington CapitalsNotes, pickups and trends from around the NHL before your fantasy hockey lineups lock this week.
Read moreNHL playoff watch: Wait ... are the Capitals going to win the wild card?
Calgary FlamesAlex Ovechkin & Co. continue to pile up wins; will they make the postseason? Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
Read moreNHL playoff watch: Wait ... are the Capitals going to win the wild card?
Washington CapitalsAlex Ovechkin & Co. continue to pile up wins; will they make the postseason? Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
Read moreVancouver edged by Caps,. 2-1
Philadelphia FlyersIn Vancouver, the visiting Washington Capitals took a 2-1 road win on Saturday over the Canucks. The win was enough to push the Caps to within three points of the Philadelphia Flyers for the third spot in the Metropolitan Division … Continue reading → The post Vancouver edged by Caps,. 2-1 first ap...
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