How Mike Richards Talked Tom Wilson Out of Taking a Retaliatory Penalty in Game One
Richards during Thursday's morning skate. (Photo: Chris Gordon) In Game One, a late game boarding penalty by Tom Wilson almost ended in…
Tom Wilson’s Board Goads Wayne Simmonds Into Fight, Barry Trotz Considers Hit Unnecessary
Photo: Patrick Smith Tom Wilson almost made it through a Caps-Flyers game without getting involved in something foolish. But with six minutes…
Sweet Fifteen: Caps Blank Flyers 2-0 in Game One
Just before four AM this morning, I pulled myself from bed, took my medication, and crawled back upstairs. But I never went back…
Alex Ovechkin Intentionally Pulled Up Beside a Caps Fan Wearing an Ovi Jersey While Driving Home
Photo: @designo_motoring Covering practices and morning skates at Kettler Capitals Iceplex is always an adventure. You want to provide your readers with…
Injured At Wednesday’s Practice, TJ Oshie’s Status for Game One Unknown
Photo: Patrick Smith With everything locked up and only days to wait until their first round playoff matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers,…
Once Again, Braden Holtby is Ready to Dominate in the Playoffs
Photo: Patrick Smith Braden Holtby lay on his back with his eyes glazed over looking at the rafters of Madison Square Garden.…
Snowmobiles and Skyways: A Conversation About Minnesota With Nate Schmidt
Photo: Bruce Bennett As some of you know, I have a rare autoimmune condition. Earlier this month, I went up to the…
After Receiving Death Threats From Islanders Fans Last Year, Tom Wilson Wants the Flyers to ‘Hate Our Guts’
First impressions make a difference. In December of his rookie season, Tom Wilson made himself known to fans of the Philadelphia Flyers with…
After a Marvelous Comeback Season With the Ducks, Bruce Boudreau Says the Capitals are ‘Ready to Have Their Turn’
Photo: Justin K. Aller Bruce Boudreau began the 2011-12 season with his team as a favorite to win the Stanley Cup. In…
A Hockey Game: Ducks Blank Caps 2-0
This game meant nothing to the Washington Capitals, but for their opponent a Pacific Division title was on the line. Former Capitals…
Braden Holtby Will Not Start Against Ducks, Likely Denying Him Sole Possession of the NHL’s Single-Season Wins Record
Photo: Patrick Smith After Braden Holtby tied Martin Brodeur for single-season wins record at 48 last night, Capitals head coach Barry Trotz…
Jay Beagle Doubtful Against Ducks After Blocking Shot Off Left Ankle
Jay Beagle and flying pucks do not go well together. First, he broke his hand when some frozen vulcanized rubber hit him…
Braden Holtby and Alex Ovechkin Pose With Their Historic Pucks
Photos: Scott Rovak Multiple Capitals made history Saturday night in St. Louis. All eyes were on Braden Holtby -- including Martin Brodeur's…
‘Gongrats’: After a Night of Milestones, Alex Ovechkin Congratulates His Teammates On Instagram
Photo: @aleksandrovechkinofficial Saturday was a glorious night for Caps fans. Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick, hitting the 50-goal plateau for the…
Big, Territorial, and Prone to Attack: Ovechkin on Nat Geo’s Cesar 911
Alex Ovechkin is stocky and swift. With one quick move, he can leave you bloody and terrified. Ovechkin is aggressive, never backing…
For Barry Trotz, the Playoffs are No Time for Patience
Sometime next week, after 82 games and a Presidents’ Trophy, the Washington Capitals will host Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round.…
Inherent Resolve: Penguins Beat Capitals 4-3 (OT)
Photo: Alex Brandon/AP It’s game 80 for the Washington Capitals this season. I cannot think of a more perfect time to go…
Orioles Legend and Hockey Fan Brooks Robinson Speaks to RMNB During His First Caps Game at Verizon Center
Major League Baseball is in the throes of opening week and Orioles Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson was at a hockey game…
Braden Holtby on Overtime Loss to New York Islanders: ‘That One’s On Me’
Braden Holtby sat at the far end of the Capitals locker room for a few minutes, staring straight ahead. As reporters began…
Tom Wilson’s Giant Hit on Nikita Zadorov
With the Colorado Avalanche fighting for the final spot in the West and the Washington Capitals trying to get Braden Holtby his…
