On Barry Trotz, Lucky Charms, and Analytics in Hockey
Photo credit: Christian Petersen Coming into 2014-15, Jay Beagle had never scored more than four goals in a season. For a fourth line…
Zen-like Tom Wilson Declines to Fight Philadelphia Flyers in Caps Win
Photo credit: Patrick McDermott At this point, Capitals-Flyers games seem to devolve into elaborate displays of petty violence almost by habit. There’s no…
Honest Abe Jason Chimera Scores Game-Winning Goal, Bleeds Profusely From Face
Before Wednesday's game, Jason Chimera, a man with a bunch of pride and a terrible possession score, reportedly said to Pierre McGuire that he doesn't consider…
Evgeny Kuznetsov is No Longer Terrible at Faceoffs Thanks to Jay Beagle
Before this season, Evgeny Kuznetsov had only played sparingly at center in his hockey career. But with the Capitals lacking in center…
Joe Beninati Named D.C. Sportscaster of the Year
Many Caps fans watching television have known just one man as the voice of the team: Joe Beninati. Over the past decade, Beninati…
After Horrible December, the Caps Power Play is Back on Track
Photo credit: Alex Brandon Last season, the Capitals power play was one of the few things that kept the team out of…
Capitals Locker Room Divided After John Carlson’s Patriots Defeat Joel Ward’s Ravens in Playoffs
Photoshop by Ian Oland While the Capitals and Red Wings were busy boring a mostly full Verizon Center, a sporting contest of…
Alex Ovechkin Crashes Evgeny Kuznetsov’s Post-Game Interview (Video)
When Alex Ovechkin scored his 20th goal of the season -- an empty-net tally in the game's final minute -- it unleashed…
Caps Players Predict Winner of 2015 World Junior Championship
Tonight, Team Russia will face Madison Bowey's Team Canada to determine the winner of this year's World Junior Championship. As expected, this…
With His Recovering Father Watching, Troy Brouwer Won the 2015 Winter Classic
Photo credit: Rob Carr. On June 9, 2010, Troy Brouwer lifted the Stanley Cup, his Blackhawks defeating the Philadelphia Flyers to win…
The Second Coming: Eric Fehr is a Winter Classic Hero Once Again
Glorious human being. (Photo credit: Alex Brandon) On January 1, 2011, Eric Fehr blasted into the offensive zone, along with the puck.…
Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo Wears Blackhawks Jersey to Winter Classic
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo (and let me emphasize the WASHINGTON NATIONALS part) wore something to the Winter Classic that might…
Nate Schmidt Has Never Worn a Scarf Before
Photo credit: Chris Gordon. On Wednesday afternoon, Nate Schmidt sat in the corner of the Washington Nationals clubhouse, quietly taking off his…
Nationals Park Hosts an Alumni Game… Well, Sort Of (Photos)
Bondra scores late in the game. (Photos by Chris Gordon) This year’s NHL Winter Classic has not had much buildup. Aside from…
Pittsburgh Salutes Brooks Orpik During Memorable Homecoming
Photo: Gregory Shamus Crazy-eyed Brooks Orpik spent 11 seasons in Pittsburgh before leaving for rival Washington as a free agent. Before that,…
Stealth Bomber: Jay Beagle is Becoming an Offensive Powerhouse
Attack dog. (Photo credit: Christian Petersen) The Barry Trotz era has been a time of tumult for Jay Beagle. In October, he…
Barry Trotz’s Weapon: Ice Time
Photo credit: Rob Carr On Saturday night, Nate Schmidt and Andre Burakovsky sat out as the Capitals faced the Devils in Newark.…
RMNB Investigates: Who Put Those Hats in Nick Backstrom’s Locker
Photos by Chris Gordon. Nicklas Backstrom is a quiet Swedish assist machine. He sits in the background, setting up Ovi and racking…
Alex Ovechkin and Me: Eight-Year-Old Lauren Santora’s Day with the Capitals (Photos)
Photos by Chris Gordon. Lauren Santora looked fine today. She does many days. That’s the thing with chronic illness: it’s not as…
Tom Wilson Gets Cross-Checked in the Throat, Draws 6 Penalty Minutes Against Blue Jackets
Artsy. (Photo credit: Patrick McDermott) “Tom Wilson needs to play like Tom Wilson,” Capitals coach Barry Trotz said early this month. “If…
