An obscure NHL rule lets players become emergency referees. Which teammate would Capitals players pick?
ARLINGTON, VA -- The NHL rulebook is, by and large, a pretty dry document. Clocking in at 232 pages, the league spells…
David Kampf has resolved his visa issues, will be clear to play once back from Vancouver
The Washington Capitals are still waiting to get trade deadline acquisition David Kampf into his debut game. After visa issues barred him…
Cole Hutson and Lane Hutson join exclusive club of brothers to both record a point in their NHL debuts
Cole Hutson scored his first NHL goal in his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on Thursday. In doing so, Hutson and…
Max Scherzer reflects on his relationship with Alex Ovechkin and shared Nationals-Capitals camaraderie: ‘We had some special moments together’
Max Scherzer and Alex Ovechkin have a lot in common. The two future Hall of Famers and DC sports legends are nearing…
Aliaksei Protas asked and received permission from TJ Oshie to change his goal song to ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’
When Aliaksei Protas scored on an empty net and sealed the Washington Capitals' 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, Capital One Arena…
Cole Hutson takes pie to the face from Tom Wilson after first NHL goal: ‘He almost dodged me!’
WASHINGTON, DC -- Cole Hutson had just about the picture-perfect Capitals debut, complete with some shenanigans to close out the evening. After…
No. 922: Alex Ovechkin ties Gordie Howe for most 25-goal seasons in NHL history
Nearly at the end of his 21st —- and potentially final -— NHL season, Alex Ovechkin continues to make history almost every…
Cole Hutson scores first NHL goal in Washington Capitals debut: ‘I don’t know if you could have drawn up a better first game’
Cole Hutson's NHL debut was a night to remember. The 19-year-old defenseman scored his first NHL goal to help seal a 4-1…
Cole Hutson to become first Capitals teammate of Alex Ovechkin to be born after his NHL debut in 2005
Cole Hutson will accomplish some wild history on Wednesday when he makes his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals. When Hutson takes…
How Cole Hutson thinks he’s different from his older brother Lane Hutson
Cole Hutson will make his highly anticipated NHL debut against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night after completing his collegiate career at…
Cole Hutson to make NHL debut for Capitals against Senators: ‘I’m obviously really excited to get the opportunity, but I’m definitely really nervous’
Cole Hutson will make his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. After just one day of practice and a…
John Carlson texted Cole Hutson before he signed with the Capitals: ‘He said good luck and if I needed advice to just call him’
Cole Hutson already has a fantastic support network ahead of his NHL debut. Former Washington Capitals blueliner John Carlson, arguably the best…
Capitals game late in season gets flexed off national tv
The Washington Capitals' surprisingly poor performance this season appears to be getting them punted off national television late in the year. Per…
Leon Draisaitl to miss remainder of Edmonton Oilers regular season after suffering lower-body injury
The Edmonton Oilers announced that star forward Leon Draisaitl is out for the rest of the regular season due to a lower-body…
Pierre-Luc Dubois invites Cole Hutson to live with him: ‘Last year with Ryan (Leonard) was a lot of fun, so doing it again was a no-brainer’
ARLINGTON, VA — Pierre-Luc Dubois is getting another tenant. A day after Cole Hutson signed his entry-level contract with the Capitals, he…
Player Safety head George Parros holds rare press conference after being called out by Connor McDavid, Auston Matthew’s agent: ‘We have a process in place that’s consistent’
Former mustachioed enforcer George Parros, the NHL's senior vice president of the Department of Player Safety since 2017, is under fire after…
Cole Hutson practices with the Capitals for the first time, skates on a defense pair with Matt Roy
Cole Hutson has officially arrived. The 19-year-old defender hit the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Tuesday morning for the first time…
Cole Hutson to wear jersey number 44 with Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals signed 2024 second-round draft pick Cole Hutson to a three-year, entry-level contract on Sunday. Hutson arrived in DC late…
John Carlson plays first game for Anaheim Ducks since trade from Capitals: ‘He’s a really good hockey player’
For the first time in his 17-season NHL career, John Carlson put on a jersey different than the Washington Capitals. Carlson suited…
NHL announces 2028 World Cup of Hockey, leaves open possibility for Russia to participate
The 2028 World Cup of Hockey was officially announced on Monday. At a joint NHL/NHLPA press conference, commissioner Gary Bettman revealed that…
