Aaron Volpatti and Fighting: Why the New Forward’s Acquisition is Puzzling
Photo credit: Jonathan Kozub The Washington Capitals have the third worst record in the National Hockey League. They're lacking in top-six talent…
Deflections and Fist Pumps: Tomas Kundratek Scores His First NHL Goal
Oleksy and Kundratek pose with their milestone pucks. (Photo via the Capitals' Instagram) Tuesday, while also a good night for the Washington…
Washington Capitals Players Skate with Families of Fallen Soldiers
Photos by Chris Gordon The past decade has seen the United States involved in two wars -- one in Iraq, one in…
Alex Ovechkin: “I Kind of Forget What ‘Rock the Red’ Means”
Photo credit: Bruce Bennett We haven't seen Alex Ovechkin like this in a while -- for more than two years to be…
Seven Penalties, One Period
This is what happens when you're in the box too much. (Photo credit: Patrick McDermott) Backstrom (boarding), Hendricks (holding), Kundratek (delay of…
All Penalties, No Possession: Devils beat Caps 3-2
Photo credit: Patrick McDermott I had a recap for tonight, but then the third period happened; my story was rendered irrelevant. In…
Former Caps Co-Captain Brendan Witt on Mike Milbury: “He Sucks Ass”
Everyone hates Mike Milbury. Fans, bloggers, and apparently former Washington Capitals co-captain Brendan Witt, who said Milbury "sucks ass" when he opined…
Back With the Washington Capitals, Eric Fehr Tries to Prove His Worth
Fehr, center, celebrates his first goal against the Bolts on Thursday. (Photo credit: Scott Audette) I was sitting in section 112 of…
The Almost Fight: Alex Ovechkin Aggressively Hugs Kris Versteeg A Shift After Laying Him Out With Big Hit
Ovechkin and Versteeg hug it out. Alex Ovechkin has been trying some different things this season: right wing, the half wall on…
Braden Holtby Gets Second Career Assist on Sick 110 Foot Saucer Pass
Siiiiiiiicccckkkkkk. (GIF by welshhockeyfan) Braden Holtby has been shaky at times this season. After his excellent run in the 2012 Stanley Cup…
After Horrible Start, Washington Capitals Fans Sacrifice Rubber Cow and Goat to Hockey Gods
Photo credit: Chris Gordon As you might have heard, the Caps have lost a few games recently. No one really has good…
Tomas Kundratek Gets First NHL Point in Yet Another Washington Capitals Loss
Photo credit: Patrick McDermott The Caps have gone through a ton of defenseman this season -- Jack Hillen got hurt, John Erskine…
Sitting in Solitude: Braden Holtby Looks Lost After Last Year’s Amazing Playoff Run
Photo credit: Greg Fiume In the far corner of the room, Braden Holtby sat at his locker and stared at the ground.…
Back in the Nick of Time: Nicklas Backstrom Scores His First Goal of the Year
Photo credit: Nick Wass One by one, the Capitals' stars are getting on the board. First it was John Erskine, who fired…
Muffins Are Greater Than Cannons: John Erskine Scores His First Goal Since May 2011
Photo credit: Nick Wass The Washington Capitals have won a hockey game. For the first time since April 9, 2012, the Caps…
Troy Brouwer: “It Shouldn’t Be Difficult” for Alex Ovechkin to Play Right Wing
Adam Oates talks to Ovi during practice on Saturday. (Photos by Chris Gordon) Alex Ovechkin has become a one-dimensional player. Once the…
Not the First Line: Alex Ovechkin Skates With Jay Beagle and Joey Crabb
Exclusive RMNB photo. When the Capitals came out for warm-ups against New Jersey Friday, head coach Adam Oates had a surprise for…
Presenting Oates Face
Every Caps fan looks like this right now. (Photo credit: Chris Gordon) With the Washington Capitals down two goals heading into the…
Mark French on Dmitry Orlov’s Possible Concussion: “It’s Above My Pay Grade and Above My Qualifications to Say”
Orlov catches up with Mike Green at Hershey's Outdoor Game. (Photo credit: Kyle Mace of Sweetest Hockey On Earth) Their defensive depth…
Hershey Bears 
Karl Alzner and John Carlson: The Disaster Duo
Photo credit: Rob Carr Nothing is going right for the Washington Capitals right now. But one of the biggest problems is clear:…
