Evgeny Kuznetsov Looks for a Long-Term Contract, Won’t Get One in the KHL
In an interview to Alexey Shevchenko of KHL Fanzone in September, Washington Capitals prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov emphasized his eagerness to jump to…
Peter on Monumental Network’s Press Row (Video)
I joined Dave Johnson and MSE's Jacob Raim for Press Row today. We talked Caps hockey: Ovechkin's awesomeness, problems in the defensive…
Troy Brouwer Hits Derek Stepan in the Head (Video), Suspension Coming?
Troy Brouwer collided with New York's Derek Stepan in the third period of Wednesday's garbage fire. Brouwer hit Stepan in the head…
Joel Ward: “Please Tell My Mother I Apologize For Not Scoring There”
In the first period, Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward had an Esa Tikkanen-esque miss on a yawning net. After Alex Ovechkin hit…
Traktor Loses 7-0 In Evgeny Kuznetsov’s Return
Photo credit: Vitaly Gubin/HC Traktor Evgeny Kuznetsov is back for Traktor. After missing almost six weeks with a shoulder injury that required…
Adam Oates on Poor Starts and Sloppy Passing: “It’s a Recipe for Disaster”
Boyd Gordon celebrates his first period goal on Monday. (Photo credit: Patrick McDermott) The Washington Capitals got their first hockey (non-shootout) win…
Troy Brouwer Scores His First Goal of Year on His Daughter’s First Birthday
There are no pictures of Brouwer's scoreage. Step your game up, photogs. (Photo credit: Geoff Burke) Troy Brouwer finally got on the…
The Caps Fan Who Drove to Pittsburgh in a VW Bug With Lemieux Plates
Photo credit: @ChrisAltice Editor's Note: You may know Navy veteran Chris Altice from the 10-part Emmy-winning series "Carrier." Altice served in the…
Prospect Riley Barber Dominates NCAA, Gets Four Goals
Barber wraps around Ohio State's net. (Photo credit: Michael Griggs/Miami University) Sixth-round 2012 draft pick Riley Barber has picked up this season right…
Varly’s Revenge: Semyon Varlamov Shines In Return to Washington, Thanks Caps Fans
Photo credit: Patrick Smith In April 2009, a young Russian goalie by the name of Simeon Varlamov started game two of the…
Troy Brouwer: “Playoffs Should Be The Furthest Thing From Our Minds As Of Right Now”
Brouwer not happy. Washington Capitals forward Troy Brouwer was disgusted after the team's 5-1 shellacking to the Colorado Avalanche. The Capitals have…
Friendly Fire: Alex Ovechkin Elbows Marcus Johansson in the Head
Scary moment early in Saturday's game between the Capitals and Avalanche. As Alex Ovechkin prepped a hit on Gabriel Landeskog, he accidentally…
The Only Time Alex Ovechkin Played Against Semyon Varlamov, He Scored A Goal
Photo credit: khl.ru Former Washington Capitals goaltender Semyon Varlamov returns to the Verizon Center tonight for the first time since he was…
Nate Schmidt’s Sister Emily Got Out of Surgery, Med School to See Her Brother’s NHL Debut
Photo credit: Kyle Mace / Sweetest Hockey on Earth When head coach Adam Oates sent 22-year-old Nate Schmidt down to Hershey during…
Evgeny Kuznetsov Expects to Play Next Week, No Clue About Dmitry Orlov’s Plans
Photo credit: @boogaard1975 CSKA Moscow acquired the KHL rights to Caps defenseman Dmitry Orlov on Wednesday, as well as those of another…
Michael Latta Draws Two Penalties in Return to Fourth Line
Photo credit: Patrick McDermott The fourth line of the Washington Capitals is an interesting thing. It features a $4.5 million veteran playmaker…
John Erskine: Even-Strength Albatross (Video)
Photo credit: Elsa Ostensibly, John Erskine is a top-4 defenseman, but his performance so far this season leaves much to be desired.…
Calle Johansson on Alex Urbom: “He’s a Swede, What Can Be Wrong With Him?”
Comcast Sportsnet sideline reporter Al Koken spoke with Washington Capitals assistant coach Calle Johansson during the first period. Koken wanted to know…
CSKA Acquires KHL Rights to Dmitry Orlov
Dmitry Orlov during his stint with Metallurg Novokuznetsk in 2009-10 season. (Photo credit: Metallurg Novokuznetsk) CSKA Moscow, managed by former Washington Capitals…
Mike Green’s New NHL 94-Inspired Game Over T-Shirt
This game is older than me. "It's not what you wear, but how you wear it," Washington Capitals defenseman Steve Oleksy said…
