Three weeks after an epic bachelor party, Marcus Johansson and Amelia Falk were married in an outdoor ceremony in Sweden.
Former teammate Nicklas Backstrom was one of Johansson’s groomsmen while his daughter Mila was a flower girl.
By Brennin Weiswerda 2 years ago
While working out with personal trainer Jonas Morin this summer, Andre Burakovsky has transformed into Andre Swoleakovsky.
On Thursday, the Swedish forward continued his training and was joined in the gym by the Colorado Avalanche’s Carl Soderberg. The Burracuda got very competitive.
To try and win a friendly jumping contest, Burakovsky removed his shorts.
By Brennin Weiswerda 2 years ago
Former Capitals head coach Barry Trotz‘s day with the Cup began on Tuesday night, when the city of Dauphin renamed a street in his honor. The city council proclaimed Wednesday “Barry Trotz Day in Dauphin,” and it seems that the entire city joined in the celebration.
By Brennin Weiswerda 2 years ago
Jay Beagle celebrated his day with the Stanley Cup in typical Beagle fashion: not a lot of fanfare, but plenty of heartwarming, down-to-Earth moments.
The Calgary native, one of the longest-tenured Capitals on the championship winning team, brought the Cup to the Alberta Children’s Hospital.
By Brennin Weiswerda 2 years ago
The 2018 BioSteel Camp has begun!
The draft was held today, headed by captains Tyler Seguin, Michael Del Zotto, Darnell Nurse, and Tom Wilson. The four teams will be playing for the Ray Emery Cup.
With his picks, Wilson skipped over two of his own Capitals teammates — Brett Connolly and Devante Smith-Pelly — and prioritized taking Erik Gudbranson off the board, Del Zotto’s defensive partner.
By Brennin Weiswerda 2 years ago
Capitals forward Nathan Walker made his long way back to America to prepare for training camp Sunday night.
He posted a quick pre-flight moment on his Instagram story.
By Brennin Weiswerda 2 years ago
The Capitals’ illustrious tradition of performing Cup stands continued during the Stanley Cup’s visit to Nicklas Backstrom’s hometown of Gävle.
Thus far, this sacred ritual has included a Conn Smythe winner, a late night talk show host, a 7’1” referee, Alan May, and nearly every Capitals player and staff member.
We can now include on this list Nicklas Backstrom’s mother, Catrin Backstrom.
By Brennin Weiswerda 2 years ago
The Capitals’ Swedes have been keeping busy in the off-season. This Friday, Nicklas Backstrom, Christian Djoos, and Andre Burakovsky were part of a star-studded charity game in Sweden between Valbo HC and the Icebreakers at the Nickback Arena.
By Brennin Weiswerda 2 years ago
