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Rasmus Sandin familiar with some Capitals players already because ‘all Swedes know each other’

Rasmus Sandin, who the Capitals acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a trade Tuesday afternoon, joined his new team in Anaheim on Wednesday.

Immigration hold-ups prevented Sandin from playing in the Caps’ eventual 3-2 victory over the Ducks, but earlier in the day, he still had the opportunity to practice with his new teammates and speak with assembled Caps media for the first time.

Though sad to leave Toronto, Sandin expressed his excitement to join the Capitals roster.

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By Katie Adler 4 weeks ago

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Dylan Strome and brother Ryan share incredible stories from their NHL careers and childhood

Last Thursday night marked the seventh NHL matchup between Dylan Strome and his brother, Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome.

Before the game, the two caught up on the Anaheim Ducks’ podcast The Player’s Lounge, chatting about their younger brother Matthew (currently playing for the Hershey Bears,) past teammates, and what it means to be an NHL family.

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By Katie Adler 4 weeks ago

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Getting to know new Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin

The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Rasmus Sandin from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday afternoon in exchange for Erik Gustafsson and a first-round pick.

Sandin represents an savvy pickup as the Capitals try to go younger and re-tool on the fly. Sandin is now one of three defensemen signed for next season, including John Carlson and Nick Jensen.

As Sandin joins the team for their final 20 games of the season, here are a few things to know about the newest Capitals blueliner.

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By Katie Adler 4 weeks ago

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Dmitry Orlov explodes for three points, scores first goals as member of Boston Bruins

It didn’t take long for former Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov to go on a tear with his new team.

After scoring his first point as a Boson Bruin on Monday, Orlov scored his first goal with the Bruins a night later against the Calgary Flames.

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By Katie Adler 1 month ago

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Capitals reportedly one of five teams trying to land Coyotes’ Jakob Chychrun in trade

Three days before the NHL trade deadline, discussions on the eventual destination of Arizona Coyotes’ defenseman Jakob Chychrun continue to heat up. And it’s looking increasingly possible that that destination could be the District.

Chychrun, who has 28 points in 36 games with the struggling Coyotes, requested to be traded by the Coyotes last year and has become a much-desired player this trade deadline due to his youth (24), overall skill, and the fact he has two years remaining on his contract.

TSN’s Bruce Garrioch reported that the Capitals, Kings, Hurricanes, Penguins, and Oilers were all considering a trade for the player as of Tuesday.

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By Katie Adler 1 month ago

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Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway registered their first points with the Boston Bruins. Of course, it came on the same goal.

It seems like Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway’s years of working together are paying off as they team up for the Boston Bruins. After suiting up for the Bruins for the first time on Saturday night (so weird), the two notched their first points with their new team Monday against the Edmonton Oilers.

In true storybook fashion, their points came on the same goal.

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By Katie Adler 1 month ago

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John Carlson and Anthony Mantha join Capitals on four-game road trip

During their broadcast of the Capitals-Sabres game on Sunday, NBC Sports Washington reported that both John Carlson and Anthony Mantha were accompanying the team on their current four-game road trip.

Al Koken noticed both players in Buffalo during the team’s dreadful 7-4 loss at KeyBank Center.

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By Katie Adler 1 month ago

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Welp, this is weird: Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway play first game as Boston Bruins

Following their trade Thursday night, former(!!) Washington Capitals Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway flew to join the Boston Bruins on their western road trip. Saturday night, they played their first game with the team against the Vancouver Canucks. Capitals fans have had several days to process the news of the trade, but it’s still bizarre to see the former Caps in a different uniform.

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By Katie Adler 1 month ago

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Capitals credit top players, team chemistry with 6-3 win: ‘We weren’t going to lose that game’

Saturday afternoon, the Capitals snapped a six-game losing streak in a high-offense endeavor versus the New York Rangers. Evgeny Kuznetsov and TJ Oshie each scored two goals in the game, with the latter earning his first career Gordie Howe hat trick. Postgame, Capitals players and Head Coach Peter Laviolette reflected on the win before turning their focus to Sunday’s game in Buffalo.

“It’s a big game,” said Laviolette. “I think guys knew that, and they responded well. I thought everybody was on point right from the start. Sometimes a one o’clock game can catch you, but I thought our guys were really good right from the first three, four shifts.”

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By Katie Adler 1 month ago

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The quintessential TJ Oshie game: two goals, one assist, and a fight. His first career Gordie Howe hat trick.

Even if it’s impossible, TJ Oshie seems determined to drag this Washington Capitals team into a playoff spot kicking and screaming. Saturday’s match against the New York Rangers marked Oshie’s 500th NHL game with the Capitals, and what a game he had.

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By Katie Adler 1 month ago

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