‘Seventh defenseman’ Nate Schmidt scores again, has goals in consecutive games
“Our top-six, that’s what you are going to see tonight," Barry Trotz said nearly three weeks ago after finalizing his defensive lineup.…
Caps beat Leafs 4-1: Schmidt, Shatty, Tom scores in front of his daddy
Tuesday night the Washington Capitals took a trip to Toronto to see the Maple Leafs. The game began and Alex Ovechkin began…
Alex Ovechkin moves into second place in points scored by Russian born players
Alex Ovechkin accomplished a bit of history on Kevin Shattenkirk's first goal as a Capital. Ovechkin's secondary assist on the power-play tally…
Kevin Shattenkirk scores first goal as a Capital
It took 16 games, but Kevin Shattenkirk has finally scored for his new team. And it happened off a crafty new wrinkle…
Lars Eller scores after the Best. Cycle. Ever.
The Washington Capitals could clinch the President's Trophy for the second straight year with a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs and…
Alex Ovechkin is wrecking Maple Leafs like it’s his yob
A day after the NHL said "No Olympics for you!," Alex Ovechkin is taking out his anger on the Maple Leafs. In…
Schmidtuation change: Nate Schmidt will play against Leafs as John Carlson sits due to lower-body injury
This just in. Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is a late scratch against the Leafs tonight. And you guys, Nate Schmidt is…
Hockey Russia VP says Alex Ovechkin will not play for Olympic team without NHL agreement, suggests retiring from NHL
Over the last year, Alex Ovechkin has repeated over and over his stance on the 2018 Winter Olympics: I'm playing for Team…
Caps at Toronto pregame: It’s clinching time
The Washington Capitals have traveled north to play the Toronto Maple Leafs and to say this game is huge for both sides…
Barry Trotz: ‘One mistake may cost’ Caps their playoff run
Barry Trotz has never gotten past the second round of the playoffs during his previous 17 years as an NHL head coach.…
‘I didn’t change my mind:’ Alex Ovechkin’s still going to Pyeongchang, believes NHL’s bluffing on Olympic decision
Monday afternoon, the NHL announced that its players will not participate in next year's Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Hours later,…
Hershey Bears sign Caps draft pick Beck Malenstyn to ATO
The Hershey Bears announced they have signed Capitals 2016 fifth-round pick Beck Malenstyn to an amateur try-out. Malenstyn currently plays as a…
Braden Holtby is the NHL’s most consistent goaltender who is also good at the same time
So I don't think Braden Holtby is going to win the Vezina for the league's best goalie. He probably won't join Brodeur and…
Christian Djoos named AHL Player of the Month for March
Monday afternoon, three hours after Marcus Johansson was named the NHL's second start of the week, Capitals prospect Christian Djoos was named…
