Ilya Samsonov has a lower-body injury, is considered day-to-day
The injury bug has bit the Hershey Bears bad. After beginning their season with the worst record in the Bears 81-year history,…
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The Capitals vote on locker room DJ, choose between Braden Holtby and Alex Ovechkin
Wednesday morning NBC Sports Capitals asked the Capitals' players to pick a side in a heated debate: Who is the better locker…
Caps vs Rangers pregame: Walkin’ on air
The Capitals remain at home while they host the New York Rangers for a Wednesday night showdown. The Rangers won last night…
Connor McDavid, the best hockey player in the world, just broke a 32-year-old NHL record
On Tuesday, Connor McDavid set a new NHL record. The 21-year-old captain either scored or assisted on the Oiler's first nine goals…
Sergei Shumakov has an injured right hand, posts photo in cast to his Instagram
Sergei Shumakov, the Capitals' newest eagle aficionado, appears to have damaged a wing. On Wednesday, the Russian forward posted a picture on…
Nathan Walker returns to the lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Rangers
The Capitals have changed their fourth line ahead of Wednesday night's game against the New York Rangers. The lines in morning practice…
Get a Michal Kempny bobblehead if you donate blood with the Capitals on December 1
The Capitals announced on Wednesday morning that their next blood drive will be held on December 1 from 7am to 5pm at…
Here’s the surprise gift we’re giving away at our hockey tournament: RMNB pucks!
Saturday, RMNB is hosting its third annual hockey tournament at the Rockville Sportsplex from 4pm to 9pm. The event has sold out…
TJ Oshie is getting a Funko POP! figurine
Back in 2016, American toy maker Funko created the POP! hockey line, complete with an Alex Ovechkin figurine. In the next series,…
Kristi Toliver becomes first female coach for a DC big-four sports team
The Washington Wizards announced their 2018-19 coaching an training staff changes on Tuesday. Among the new hires is the Washington Mystics' Kristi…
Andrei Vasilevskiy says it’s hard to stop an Alex Ovechkin shot because ‘I’m not the octopus’
In a wide-ranging interview with Sport.Business-gazeta.ru, translated by Raw Charge, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy talked about his Vezina Trophy nomination,…
Nicklas Backstrom wishes happy birthday to a Swedish company that makes beds with horsehair
Nicklas Backstrom isn't on social media very often. His Twitter account has been active for 6 years and he's tweeted a total…
Capitals players celebrate after Evgeny Kuznetsov wins a faceoff at practice
The defending champion Washington Capitals are .500 (2-2-1) early this season. Tuesday, head coach Todd Reirden had his team focus on their…
Alex Ovechkin’s measuring stick warns: ‘Hands off B***es’
Alex Ovechkin has a history of writing and drawing creative things on his hockey sticks. Capitals reporter Mike Vogel posted a picture…
The NHL has suspended Panthers Mike Matheson two games for illegal hit on Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson
During the third period of Sunday's game, Panthers' defenseman Mike Matheson made an illegal hit on Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson. Petterson had…
Alex Ovechkin really loves his family life. ‘I hope this interview gonna be short so I can go home.’
Stanley Cup Champion and new dad Alex Ovechkin sat down with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on Saturday. While the focus of their interview…
Jay Beagle will be out six weeks with a broken forearm
Former Capital Jay Beagle was injured while blocking a shot during a game on Saturday. Reporters after the game speculated that he…
KHL team Avangard Omsk scores crazy own goal
If you have a bad case of the Mondays, let KHL team Avangard Omsk help you feel better. On a delayed penalty…
Lars Eller offered a spicy quote on the Maple Leafs. Nazem Kadri called it ‘bulletin board material.’
After the Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a 4-2 win in Washington on Saturday, Capitals third line center Lars Eller had mentioned…
Hershey Bears players impressed by Ilya Samsonov’s confidence, compare his style to Carey Price
HERSHEY, PA -- 21-year-old Ilya Samsonov made his North American debut last Saturday at Giant Center, making 28 saves in the Hershey…
