Capitals promote Jakub Vrana to first line, Andre Burakovsky to second ahead of Saturday’s game in Calgary
On Friday the Capitals shook up their lines following Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Most notably, Jakub Vrana earned a…
The Capitals are the fourth-worst team in the league based on the high amount of shots and scoring chances they give up
On Tuesday Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) posted NHL team K ratings for the start of the 2018-19 season. Eight games in, the Capitals…
Olie Kolzig spent his day with the Stanley Cup raising money and awareness for his autism foundation
On Tuesday, former Capitals goaltender and current goaltender coach Olie Kolzig spent his day with the cup in Tri-Cities, Washington. The Capitals…
Hershey Bears’ goaltender Vitek Vanecek named AHL player of the week
On Monday Hershey Bears' goaltender Vitek Vanecek was named the AHL player of the week. Vanecek went 2-0-1 with a .949 save…
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Capitals sign second-round pick Kody Clark to a three-year, entry-level deal
On Monday the Washington Capitals signed 19-year-old forward Kody Clark to a three-year, entry-level contract with an $870,000 AAV. The Capitals selected…
The Hershey Bears record their first shutout of the season against the Charlotte Checkers
On Saturday the Hershey Bears recorded their first shutout of the season in a 2-0 win over the Charlotte Checkers. Vitek Vanecek…
Shane Gersich and Brian Pinho score first AHL goals on same night
The Hershey Bears have had an abysmal start to the season, winning only one of their first six games, but Friday evening…
The Capitals vote on locker room DJ, choose between Braden Holtby and Alex Ovechkin
Wednesday morning NBC Sports Capitals asked the Capitals' players to pick a side in a heated debate: Who is the better locker…
Connor McDavid, the best hockey player in the world, just broke a 32-year-old NHL record
On Tuesday, Connor McDavid set a new NHL record. The 21-year-old captain either scored or assisted on the Oiler's first nine goals…
Nathan Walker returns to the lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Rangers
The Capitals have changed their fourth line ahead of Wednesday night's game against the New York Rangers. The lines in morning practice…
Capitals send Jayson Megna down to Hershey
On Sunday the Capitals reassigned forward Jayson Megna to Hershey. The Capitals placed Megna on waivers on October 3 after the addition…
Rasmus Dahlin scores his first NHL goal against the Coyotes
Buffalo Sabres' defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scored his first NHL goal, Saturday night against the Arizona Coyotes. The Sabres drafted the 18-year-old Swede…
Chandler Stephenson moves up to first line for Saturday’s game against the Maple Leafs
The Capitals have changed their lines following Thursday's 6-0 shellacking by the New Jersey Devils. Chandler Stephenson replaces Brett Connolly on the…
Sergei Shumakov scores twice, including his first AHL goal, against the Grand Rapids Griffins
On an NHL-less Friday, former KHL star Sergei Shumakov scored his first two AHL goals of his career against the Grand Rapids…
Only three players in NHL history have scored more goals than Alex Ovechkin through their first 14 seasons
Alex Ovechkin is one of the greatest hockey players of all-time, and Wednesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights, he made more…
NHL designates Tom Wilson as non-roster player while suspended for 20 games
On Wednesday, the NHL designated Tom Wilson as a non-roster player, allowing the Capitals to activate Michal Kempny off of the injured…
Bud Light promo: How to get your hands on one of these free Capitals championship shirts in DC tonight
After a successful promotion with the Cleveland Browns, Bud Light is turning their attention to the Washington Capitals tonight. Local DC bars…
The Rangers are reportedly going to healthy scratch Kevin Shattenkirk
On Tuesday New York Rangers head coach David Quinn announced that former Capital Kevin Shattenkirk will likely be scratched for their game…
Michal Kempny will likely play Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights
On Sunday Michal Kempny returned to practice wearing a full-contact jersey. Kempny missed the first two games of the season after sustaining…
Caps tinker with fourth line ahead of Wednesday’s Stanley Cup Final rematch against Vegas
On Saturday, the Capitals tweaked their lines at practice following their 7-6 overtime loss against the Penguins. Dmitrij Jaskin replaced Nathan Walker…
