Alex Ovechkin is optimistic for the new year because it’s ‘Nicklas Backstrom’s number’
In a New Year's Eve matinee, the Washington Capitals gave up five unanswered goals and lost to the Nashville Predators 6-3, suffering…
Predators’ Ryan Hartman sent Alex Ovechkin flying with a questionable hit
Towards the end of the Washington Capitals' 6-3 loss against the Nashville Predators, both tempers and hits were escalating. The Capitals were…
So long, 2018: Predators beat Caps 6-3
The Washington Capitals have CAPPED (sorry) off the year with a loss to the Nashville Predators. This ended the Predators' five-game losing…
Braden Holtby is now tied for the league lead in goalie points after an assist on Chandler Stephenson’s goal
Halfway through the second period of Monday's matchup in Capital One Arena, Braden Holtby decided to show off his offensive prowess. He…
Jakub Vrana scores a beautiful goal after a pass from a falling-down John Carlson
Early in the Monday morning game against the Nashville Predators, Jakub Vrana scored a beauty and celebrated with style. Evgeny Kuznetsov went…
David Pastrnak’s Winter Classic stick features a football field in homage to Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame Stadium will host its first ever hockey game on New Year's Day when the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks take…
These were RMNB’s most read articles of 2018
For many of us, 2018 was the year, at least in sports, where our figurative prayers were literally answered. The Washington Capitals…
Brooks Orpik will play against Nashville, Tyler Lewington sent down to Hershey
Originally a game-time decision, Brooks Orpik will play in his first game since October 27 against the Nashville Predators. The Capitals announced…
Caps vs Predators pregame: Out with the Ovi, ping in the New Year
The Capitals are hosting a New Years Eve matinee at Capital One Arena against the Nashville Predators. The Predators are coming to…
Before the Capitals won the Stanley Cup, a mallard duck built a nest in my flower bed. These 14 ducklings were my good luck charm.
The Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup in June, but I knew 2018 was going to be charmed a few months earlier.…
