Nicklas Backstrom compares Filip Forsberg to Alex Ovechkin
Filip Forsberg is a weapon on the ice. In just two seasons in the NHL, he's become one of the league's most…
Alex Ovechkin on beating Wayne Gretzky’s 894 goal record: ‘I think it’s impossible’
On January 10, Alex Ovechkin became the fifth fastest player in hockey history to hit the 500-goal plateau. In seven of his…
Apparently Evgeny Kuznetsov is Iron Man
Evgeny Kuznetsov was demoted from first-line center to a fourth-line winger ahead of Russia's final World Cup of Hockey pre-tournament game against…
Philipp Grubauer on dressing in the visitor’s locker room at Kettler, Team Europe’s lack of an anthem
Sure, Nicklas Backstrom wants everyone to cheer for Team Sweden tomorrow night, but we can't let our goaltender Philipp Grubauer go completely unheard. Team…
Matt Niskanen: Braden Holtby will be teased all year about John Carlson goal
Over the weekend, we reported on something that felt gross, weird, and terrific all at once. Caps defenseman John Carlson scored on…
Nick Backstrom is hoping the Verizon Center will cheer for Team Sweden (which you probably will because Team Europe is lame)
Sorry, Philipp Grubauer. Coming off of a 6-3 win over Team Finland, Team Sweden made their way to D.C. and held their…
Nathan Walker is living with Braden Holtby and making tea for his wife
Two seasons ago, Caps prospect Nathan Walker tore his ACL, ending his season early with the Hershey Bears. During the summer, the…
New single by Young Rising Sons features forgotten hockey trophy found in Stanley Cup Champion’s basement
The Young Rising Sons, an up-and-coming band signed to Interscope Records, just released the first single off their new album due out…
Ben Bishop says Alex Ovechkin has the hardest shot in the World Cup
In the run-up to the World Cup of Hockey, Team USA goaltender Ben Bishop spoke to ESPN's Chuck Gormley about which players…
Bob McDonald Talks About Singing at the Winter Classic, His Signature Fist Pump, and Performing for a Supreme Court Justice
Before most Caps home games, fans at Verizon Center are treated to a stirring, up-tempo rendition of the national anthem by Sergeant Major…
Lars Eller: Alex Ovechkin Was the First Player to Text Me When I Got Traded
Photo: @Capitals Lars Eller finally put on a Washington Capitals jersey and met with DC press for the first time Tuesday morning…
Michael Latta Reflects on his Time in Washington, Says Goodbye to Caps Fans
Photo: Patrick McDermott On Monday afternoon, checking-line forward Michael Latta was not tendered a qualifying offer, ending his tenure in Washington. Lats…
Michael Latta on Potentially Fighting Tom Wilson in the Future: ‘I’ve Fought My Friends Before’
On Tuesday night, a day after news broke that Michael Latta would not receive a qualifying offer from the Washington Capitals, I…
An Emotional George McPhee Tears Up After Son Graham Gets Drafted by Edmonton Oilers
Photo: @EdmontonOilers For 17 years, George McPhee served as the Washington Capitals' General Manager and Vice President of Hockey Operations. He presided…
GM Brian MacLellan Says Caps Have Found Their Third-Line Center in Lars Eller
Photo: @CapitalsPR Standing in front of reporters three hours after the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft began, Capitals General Manager…
“I Just Try to Do My Best”: Barry Trotz on his NHL Awards Suit
Photo: Bruce Bennett Washington Capitals goaltender and Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby rocked a stunning John Varvatos number to the 2016 NHL…
Down 0-2 in the Calder Cup Finals, the Hershey Bears Aren’t Giving Up Yet
Photo: Kyle Mace/Chocolate Hockey Back in the 2009-2010, the Washington Capitals dominated the NHL's regular season, capturing the franchise's first-ever Presidents' Trophy…
Hershey Bears Joel Ward and Eric Fehr are Great Friends, But Not for the Next Two Weeks
Capitals' forwards Eric Fehr and Joel Ward watched helplessly as the Rangers' Derek Stepan sent a puck flying past Braden Holtby in…
Evgeni Malkin: Beating the Capitals Made the Penguins Confident They Could Win the Stanley Cup
Photo: NHL It's been a couple weeks since Nick Bonino of the Pittsburgh Penguins scored in overtime to eliminate the Washington Capitals…
Nicklas Backstrom Says Capitals Have ‘the Best Fans in the World,’ Promises Them a Stanley Cup
Photo: Patrick Smith Every year, Nicklas Backstrom’s facial hair gets a little less terrible and Alex Ovechkin’s hair gets a little more…
