It’s not time for Capitals fans to panic, but Barry Trotz might not have gotten the message
On Wednesday night, the Washington Capitals lost their second straight game in regulation for the first time in 19 months. Hours earlier…
The Capitals are left bewildered by something rare — a losing streak
The last time the Washington Capitals lost two straight games in regulation was March 13, 2015. Curtis Glencross led the way for…
Capitals prepare to face ‘incredible’ Connor McDavid and surging Oilers
For years, the Edmonton Oilers were in the cellar of the standings, raking in high draft picks like fall leaves. Last offseason,…
Brilliant last season, the Capitals penalty kill is struggling through five games
Special teams was key to the Washington Capitals' success last season. The team has long been known for its vaunted power play,…
Dmitry Orlov on sending Matt Duchene into orbit: ‘It’s good that he didn’t get hurt’
Tuesday night, Dmitry Orlov delivered a perfect hip check to Matt Duchene. The hit lit up both Duchene and social media, garnering…
After a career plagued by poor stretches, Andre Burakovsky hopes new mindset will lead to success
In 2014, Andre Burakovsky came into the league as a 19-year-old rookie from Sweden. Out of training camp, he won a job…
What’s wrong with the Capitals power play?
Over the past four seasons, the power play has been the lifeblood of the Washington Capitals. Since 2013, nearly one-fourth of the…
Tre Kronor line of Nicklas Backstrom, Andre Burakovsky, and Marcus Johansson dominate against Penguins
For a decade, Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom have been dominant offensive forces for the Washington Capitals, spending most of their time…
Evgeni Malkin and Justin Williams have a long history of hating each other
Last night, the Washington Capitals fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout. One of the most electric moments of the…
Zach Sanford tried and failed to ‘keep it cool’ with Barry Trotz when he made the roster
Tuesday, Zach Sanford officially made the Washington Capitals roster. He actually found out the news days earlier.
Braden Holtby’s celebrity man crush is Derek Jeter
During the World Cup of Hockey, Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby did a modeling gig with GOTSTYLE, a Toronto-based retail store. Not…
Nate Schmidt’s team won the Caps golf outing
On Thursday, Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov posted videos from a Capitals recent golf outing on social media. After chunking a large…
Jaromir Jagr on Hurricane Matthew: ‘I want to see how strong I am’
During the 2010 Winter Olympics, Alex Ovechkin rocked Jaromir Jagr with what he later would describe as "the best hit in my…
Braden Holtby on the Caps season opener in Pittsburgh: ‘It’s just another game’
Next Thursday, the Washington Capitals will open the season in Pittsburgh. After being eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup champion Penguins in…
Barry Trotz is 100% sure Nathan Walker is ‘going to play in the National Hockey League’ someday
Nathan Walker has already accomplished a lot of firsts. Walker is the first Australian hockey player to play in the AHL, the…
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s smart answer on why playing with Alex Ovechkin doesn’t matter
A huge payday awaits Evgeny Kuznetsov this summer. The Russian center morphed into a superstar last season, leading the Capitals in regular…
Russians Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Dmitry Orlov return to Capitals after stinging defeat in World Cup of Hockey
Alex Ovechkin stepped onto the ice Wednesday afternoon, as usual, in a red sweater. But instead of saying Россия, his jersey said Washington…
Wayne Gretzky says ‘I’ll be there to congratulate him’ if Alex Ovechkin breaks all-time goal record
The NHL will be entering its centennial year in 2017 and Tuesday, Gary Bettman announced their centennial ambassador: Wayne Gretzky. During a…
Lucas Johansen’s hockey diet is literally insane
Ahead of the first preseason game of the 2016-17 season tonight at 7:00 p.m., 18-year old rookie defenseman and 2016 first-round pick Lucas Johansen sat…
With Jason Chimera gone, Andre Burakovsky looks to regain his power play spot
Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky scored 14 goals after New Years last season in 45 games, good for nearly 30 goals at…
