Brooks Laich Explains Why He Won’t Follow Tom Wilson and Michael Latta on Instagram
Last week, we broke the news that Brooks Laich was snubbing Tom Wilson and Michael Latta on Instagram. Basically, Laich's linemates were…
The Comprehensive Nate Schmidt Thanksgiving Interview
On Monday morning, Nate Schmidt sat down with a sigh in his stall in the locker room at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. After…
Braden Holtby on Being Named NHL’s Second Star of the Week: “It Was Pretty Much the Same”
Photo: @WashCaps Braden Holtby is having perhaps the best season of his career. He leads the league in wins (15) and goals…
Evgeny Kuznetsov: The Caps Russians Want to Go on Family Feud
During Jill Sorenson's priceless interview with Evgeny Kuznetsov, we learned that the young Russian's favorite TV show is Family Feud. "You know…
As His Renaissance Continues, Jason Chimera Calls Himself a ‘Fine Wine’
Photo: Graig Abel At the end of this season, Jason Chimera will be 37. Nevertheless, the bottom-sixer known for his hands of…
The Capitals Stopped Playing and It Cost Them a Goal
Photo: Patrick McDermott The Capitals were up 4-0 against the Tampa Bay Lightning with just over nine minutes to play. The game…
With Goals in Two Consecutive Games, Alex Ovechkin Looks to Get His Power Play Scoring Back on Track
Photo: Geoff Burke For the last few years, when you think of Alex Ovechkin, or even the Capitals, you are drawn to…
How Awesome Would It Have Been If Karl Alzner Scored on this Breakaway?
Midway through the third period of Monday's game against the Edmonton Oilers, Dmitry Orlov turned the puck over at center ice and…
Braden Holtby’s ‘Studly’ Shutout Leaves His Teammates in Awe
Photo: Patrick Smith The Capitals were dramatically outplayed Monday night against the Edmonton Oilers. Nevertheless, they won, thanks almost entirely to Braden…
Nate Schmidt is a Fantastic Hockey Player and It’s Time Everyone Knows About It
Photo: Chris Gordon On October 12, 2013, Nate Schmidt made his NHL debut against the Colorado Avalanche. A little more than two…
Jason Chimera Follows Up Gaffe Against Stars With Three Assist Game
Photo: Patrick McDermott Jason Chimera was the goat against Dallas. On Alex Ovechkin's special night, the 36-year-old wing turned the puck over…
Evgeny Kuznetsov On His Three Point Night: ‘It Just Looks Easy’
Photo: Patrick McDermott Evgeny Kuznetsov continued his fantastic year Saturday night as the Capitals topped the Colorado Avalanche 7-3 in a wild…
Braden Holtby Thinks Evgeny Kuznetsov Could Be ‘a Top-Five Player In This League’
Wednesday night, Evgeny Kuznetsov scored his sixth goal and second OTGWG of the season. In front of his idol Pavel Datsyuk, Kuznetsov…
Evgeny Kuznetsov Will Play Against His Idol, Pavel Datsyuk, Tonight
Ever since the Capitals drafted Evgeny Kuznetsov in the 2010 draft, the young Russian has tried to emulate Russian NHL superstars. One of…
Alex Ovechkin on his Record-Breaking Goal Being Overturned: ‘It Sucks Again’
Alex Ovechkin scored his Russian NHL record 484th career goal again tonight. It was disallowed after a coach's challenge. Justin Williams was…
Watch Alex Ovechkin Casually Shoot a Wrist Shot 127 km/h During Warm-Ups
On Saturday, the Capitals were on Hockey Night In Canada with the Toronto Maple Leafs in town. Rogers Communications, who have a…
Caps Fan Ryan Ellis Will Make His Debut in NASCAR’s Top Series This Weekend
Caps players Peter Bondra and Michal Pivoňka pose with Ellis and his Ashburn Ice House-sponsored car. There's a reason why race car…
Foolish Penalties Got Tom Wilson Benched and Nearly Cost His Team the Game
Photo: Geoff Burke Tom Wilson is now in his third full NHL season. He was supposed to be bruising power forward and…
The NHL’s Confusing Goalie Interference Rule Axes Alex Ovechkin’s Record-Breaking Goal
Photo: Geoff Burke The NHL has a conundrum on their hands. This season, NHL coaches were given the right to challenge a…
Nate Schmidt, Alex Ovechkin’s Latest Celebration Victim, Compares Hug to Being Hit By Bus
The best moment of Tuesday's generally bad Caps-Rangers game was Alex Ovechkin's goal by way of Nate Schmidt's pass. It was Ovechkin's…
