RMNB Exclusive: Steve Oleksy’s Nickname is Binky
"What'd you call me?" (GIF by jaybeagles) Hockey players are accustomed to terrible nicknames; they've got a lot. The current iteration of…
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Mark Gandler on Why Carolina is Great for Alex Semin and the Problem with the Capitals
Photo credit: Rob Carr Mark Gandler is always good for a pot stirring. As an agent for Alex Semin, Gandler has rarely…
Penguins beat Caps 2-1: Special Teams Squander Good Road Game
Photo credit: Joe Sargent Everyone writing about the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins talks about how the rivalry isn't what it used to…
He’s Baaaack: Brooks Laich Will Play Tonight Against Pittsburgh
Photo credit: Bruce Bennett Per The Washington Post's Katie Carrera, Brooks Laich will make his season debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight.…
Pittsburgh Penguins Pregame: Andy Warhol’s Trash (PuckBuddys Preview)
[Ed note: Hockey Hemingway Jason Rogers is back for you to love and adore. Talk to him via the Tweetaz at @HeyJayJRogers. Any…
Jeff Schultz to Sidney Crosby: “Hows The Wood Sid!” [sic]
I saw this on eBay and I just had to have it. Capitals Sport & Decor, a memorabilia shop at Dulles Town…
Dmitry Orlov Recalled From Hershey
Photo credit: Sweetest Hockey On Earth's Tim Stough Dmitry Orlov suffered an apparent concussion after a nasty hit at the Hershey Bears'…
Evgeny Kuznetsov, Traktor Move On To KHL Conference Finals
Evgeny Kuznetsov faces pressure on and off the ice. (Photo credit: Vitaly Gubin / HC Traktor) Caps prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov continues his…
Jason Chimera Finally Scores His First Goal of the Season
"Thank you, hockey gods!" (Photo credit: Greg Fiume) Fifty-seven days and 28 games into the 2013 regular season, Washington Capitals forward Jason…
Alex Ovechkin Ruins Braden Holtby’s Chance at an Empty Net Goal (Video)
GIF by welshhockeyfan Goaltenders are like all people. They have habits and idiosyncrasies. Some are reserved, some are wild. Braden Holtby has…
Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky Celebrates 16th Birthday by Going to Caps Game, Receives Gold Jersey
In early August, Maryland-native Katie Ledecky won a gold meal at the London Summer Olympics. The 15-year-old had the second-fastest swim of…
Back to Full Power: Caps Beat Sabres 5-3
Nineteen seconds, one goal. (Photo credit: Greg Fiume) The Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres are neck-and-neck in a battle for playoff position.…
Matt Hendricks on His Two Fights Against Boston: “It’s Just the Way They Play and You Gotta Know It’s Coming”
Photo credit: Brian Babineau Saturday afternoon against the rival Boston Bruins, a chippy game stayed somewhat calm until the end of the…
Intense Rivalry: Mike Ribeiro Fights Brad Marchand; Matt Hendricks Fights Nathan Horton, Adam McQuaid; Bruins Fans Taunt (Video)
Har har. Bruins fan taunts Ribs. (Photo credit: Emily C.) The Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins have developed an intense rivalry since…
The Bold and the Bloody: Bruins beat Caps 4-1
Photo credit: Brian Babineau The Boston Bruins are the best team in the East. I think they're the East's best chance at…
Filip Forsberg Scores Beautiful Breakaway Goal, Game-Winner (Video)
Photo credit: dt.se After winning the HockeyAllsvenskan's regular-season championship, Leksands IF and Caps prospect Filip Forsberg secured a place in the Kvalserien…
Caps Players Go Wild on Twitter After Big Win in Carolina
Ovi's smiles are getting progressively weirder as the night goes on. (Photo credit: @ovi8) With Alex Ovechkin scoring his 700th point and…
Welcome to the 700 Club: Alex Ovechkin’s Game-Tying Power Play Goal Gives Him 700 Career Points (Video)
Ovi geeking out with his milestone puck. (Photo credit: Gregg Forwerck) Alex Ovechkin hit 699 career points last Tuesday with a three-point performance…
Caps beat Canes 3-2, Alex Ovechkin Scores 700th (and 701st) Point
Photo credit: Gregg Forwerck The Washington Capitals got rocked by Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. Thursday looked like more of the same until…
Alex Ovechkin and Maria Kirilenko Haven’t Set a Wedding Date
The happy couple. (Photo credit: @mkirilenko) Every blogger has that day in his life when he must link to Huffington Post. For…
