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Capitals’ 2022-23 promotional schedule includes Alex Ovechkin goal-counter bobblehead, Biscuit stuffed animal

The Washington Capitals announced their promotional schedule for the 2022-23 season. For those of you slackers who need gimmicks to go a Caps’ hockey game, these giveaways and theme nights will give you added incentive on top of watching one of the greatest goal-scorers of all time.

The promotional schedule is highlighted by, and this might sound familiar, an Alex Ovechkin goal-counter bobblehead. The bobble will be given away during the March 21, 2023, Columbus Blue Jackets game. Other notable giveaways include a schedule magnet on Opening Night against the Bruins (Oct. 12), a free snapback hat against the Kraken (Dec. 9), and a holiday blanket against the Red Wings (Dec. 19).

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Answering the Capitals’ biggest Training Camp questions

October is quickly approaching and the Washington Capitals have been on the ice at Training Camp for close to a week now. With games-that-matter appearing on the horizon, we wanted to address some of the Capitals’ biggest questions in Training Camp and predict how they may resolve.

If you don’t agree with our two cents, argue with us in the comments. We may even debate you back!

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Connor McMichael skates as thirteenth forward at practice after making preseason debut against Sabres

The Washington Capitals were back on the ice for Training Camp practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Tuesday after having a day off prior. At the practice, head coach Peter Laviolette continued to tinker with his lineup and try out new combos.

That tinkering led to Caps 2019 first-round pick Connor McMichael skating as the thirteenth or extra forward of the group. McMichael made his preseason debut against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.

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John Carlson takes photos with fans on concourse during Capitals preseason game

Two-time Norris Trophy finalist, John Carlson, had his own psuedo Joey Votto moment at the Capitals’ first preseason game of the year on Sunday.

Much of the Capitals roster that night featured prospects and junior players. Only a smattering of veterans suited up like Anthony Mantha, Nic Dowd, and Nick Jensen.

The rest of the team’s stars watched from the club level and some even brought their families to the game.

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Capitals cut six prospects from Training Camp roster

The Washington Capitals announced Monday afternoon their first cuts from their 2022 Training Camp roster. Six players have been trimmed from the original 68-man group that took the ice last week.

The six Caps are all still junior-eligible prospects so they have been sent back to their respective Canadian junior teams. Four of them were participants in Sunday’s preseason loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 day ago

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Alex Ovechkin attends Elton John concert at Nationals Park

Alex Ovechkin and his wife Nastya attended the Elton John concert at Nationals Park, Saturday.

The 75-year-old John is currently on his final tour, entitled Farewell Yellow Brick Road, before he intends to retire from the road.

Ovechkin, wearing a NIKE hoodie and a customized red Echostage hat, was spotted on the concourse by Capitals fan Amy Cubert as they were leaving the venue. Ovi has been spotted at big concerts in DC over the years including when Lady Gaga made a stop at Capital One Arena in 2017.

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Connor McMichael gained five pounds over offseason and felt the positive effects in preseason game against Sabres

The Washington Capitals kicked off their 2022-23 preseason at Capital One Arena with an overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Skating as the second line center in the game was Connor McMichael.

McMichael, in a previous Training Camp interview, was very blunt about his primary goal for this season. He wants to be a center in the NHL.

After Sunday’s defeat, he detailed some of the work he put in this offseason to help him toward that goal.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 days ago

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Capital One Arena team store selling Caps home and alternate jerseys with Caesar Sportsbook ads

Over the weekend, a viral tweet emerged showing that the Minnesota Wild were selling authentic jerseys with ads on them at their team store. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski poked around and learned that the NHL and Fanatics was giving teams the option of selling jerseys with ads on them.

Sunday, during Washington’s first preseason game of the year against the Buffalo Sabres, we learned where the Capitals fell on the decision.

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No, Kevin Weekes never reported that the Capitals were one of Patrick Kane’s preferred trade destinations

Patrick Kane is one of the more intriguing trade targets this season as he has just one year left on his contract and the Chicago Blackhawks are effectively tanking.

On Saturday, the Twitter account @OilerAnalytics transcribed some quotes from a radio appearance by ESPN’s Kevin Weekes.

Weekes named the Capitals as one of the top three teams he’d like to be traded to.

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By Ian Oland 2 days ago

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Highlights from the Capitals’ 4-3 (OT) preseason loss to the Sabres

The Washington Capitals dropped their preseason opener to the Buffalo Sabres in overtime 4-3. The Caps put out a mostly prospect-filled lineup for the matchup.

Anthony Mantha, Conor Sheary, and Joe Snively all got on the board.

Here are some of the big news points and highlights from the game.

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