Joel Ward Throws Out First Pitch at Nationals Game as Part of Jackie Robinson Day (GIF)
Photo: Brad Mills Classy. The Washington Nationals are not as near and dear to my heart as the Baltimore Orioles, but they…
Chandler Stephenson Scores His First Pro Goal on His First Shot (Video)
On Wednesday, Washington Capitals third-round pick Chandler Stephenson played in his first game as a Hershey Bear. His team battled the Norfolk…
Nicklas Backstrom Will Not Play in World Championship Due to Family Reasons
Despite not making the playoffs, a lot of Washington Capitals players still have some hockey left to play. Last week, Caps captain…
Here’s John Walton Calling the Playoffs for NBC Sports
Before he became the Caps' radio play-by-play guy, John Walton did public announcements for the Cincinnati Reds and called three Hershey Bears…
Why the Capitals Should Draft a Forward in the First Round
John Carlson, drafted in 2008, is the most recent Caps defenseman selected in the first round. (Photo: Andre Ringuette/Getty) Reading the comments in…
The Capitals Will Select 13th in 2014 NHL Draft
Lucky number 13? This season, the NHL adopted a draft lottery system like the NBA. That means, unlike in years past, every…
What It’s Like Getting Alex Ovechkin’s Jersey Off His Back (Hint: Pretty Awesome)
[Editor's note: On Sunday, the Washington Capitals played their final game of the season, a 1-0 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay…
Dmitry Orlov on Corsi, the Mike Green Pairing, and Playing For Team Russia in the World Championship
Photo: Igor Kleyner Caps breakdown day is never a particularly festive affair, and yesterday was no exception, as the Washington Capitals brought…
#GMGMWatch: George McPhee Declines Comment While Holding Diet Coke (Photo)
Photos by Chris Gordon Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee appeared at Kettler Capitals Iceplex around 12:50PM on breakdown day. That's not…
Be Ready, Belarus: Alex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov, and Evgeny Kuznetsov to Play in World Championships
Photo: Chris Gordon For the first time in their respective careers, Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov, and Evgeny Kuznetsov will all…
Marcus Johansson’s Left Arm in Cast and Sling (Photo)
Friday night against the Chicago Blackhawks, Marcus Johansson's whirlwind season ended sadly when -- while standing in front of the Chicago Blackhawks…
Capitals Sign Prospect Chandler Stephenson
Photo credit: Keith Hershmiller/Regina Pats The Capitals have signed forward Chandler Stephenson to an entry-level contract. According to a report by the Regina Leader-Post,…
Must Read: Katie Carrera on the State of the Caps
Photo: Chris Gordon Read: Washington Capitals’ problems began long before their playoff streak ended This is the most mustiest must-read on the Washington…
Christian Djoos Talks About Contract Negotiations With Caps, Surprised GMGM Traded Forsberg
Photo: Brynas IF The 2013-14 season was a breakout year for Capitals prospect Christian Djoos. His ice time with Brynas of SHL…
Scoarboard Watching: The Caps Have Been Eliminated
"The team will make the playoffs, as I promised, ten to fifteen years in a row." -- Ted Leonsis, 2011. The Wings…
Jaroslav Halak’s Agent Has Beef With Adam Oates
Photo: Bruce Bennett In a season that has been inordinately long and drama-filled, here comes MOAR drama! On Tuesday, Washington Capitals head…
Andre Burakovsky Scores Key Goal, Series-Ending Assist as Otters Sweep the Greyhounds
Burakovsky celebrates his goal. Just one day after snapping a three-game pointless streak, Capitals prospect Andre Burakovsky added two more points, a goal…
Alex Ovechkin Scores 50 Goals for Fifth Time in His Career
Alex Ovechkin is the first player to hit 50 goals in five seasons in a couple decades. His powerplay goal (naturally) in…
Jaroslav Halak Not “100% Comfortable” Playing Against Former Team
Photo: Alex Brandon The Washington Capitals have less than a 5% chance of making the playoffs. Tonight, they take on the best…
What US Sanctions for Dynamo Moscow’s President/Putin’s Judo Partner Mean for Alex Ovechkin
[Editor's note: We're not writing about this topic to invite a debate on Barack Obama's presidency or the politics of Crimea. This…
