Controversial hit by Tom Wilson knocks Brian Dumoulin out of game
Tom Wilson is a lightning rod for controversy and Sunday he landed another borderline hit. During the second period of Game Two,…
Brett Connolly scores on breakaway for first career playoff goal
Capitals forward Brett Connolly just joined Jakub Vrana with an NHL first of his own. After being sprung on a breakaway, Connolly…
Jakub Vrana has scored his first career postseason goal
We've got good news and we've got bad news. The good news is that Jakub Vrana has scored his first career playoff…
Alex Ovechkin gives the Caps an early lead in Game Two, let’s hope it goes better this time
Once again the Caps have got an early lead against the Penguins. Before Game Two was two minutes old, Alex Ovechkin put…
Caps vs Penguins pregame: Hold it here (Game Two)
Okay, so, let's try this again. The Pittsburgh Penguins are still in DC for Game Two against the Washington Capitals. In terms…
Evgeni Malkin will not play in Game Two
Despite returning to practice on Saturday in a full-contact jersey, Mike Sullivan confirmed that Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will not be playing…
Team Great Britain promoted to elite level following Gold medal win at World Championships
While the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday, and the results of the NHL Draft Lottery were announced, hockey history was also…
Nate Schmidt sends Game Two to overtime with late third-period goal
Nate Schmidt scored his first career postseason goal for the Vegas Golden Knights in thrilling fashion. Down 3-2 with 6:32 remaining in…
Buffalo Sabres win draft lottery, Rasmus Dahlin sweepstakes
The NHL hosted the draft lottery in Toronto on Saturday. After a drawn out two-part ceremony, the Buffalo Sabres were announced the…
The Canucks wanted to send their mascot Fin to represent them at the draft lottery, but the NHL said no
Saturday night, the NHL held the 2018 Draft Lottery in Toronto. Each of the 15 clubs that did not qualify for the…
Angry Tuukka Rask throws skate blade after equipment malfunction
On Saturday, the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning faced off during Game One of their second-round series in the 2017-18 Stanley…
Nine years ago today, Sergei Fedorov scored the game-winning goal to beat the New York Rangers in Game Seven
Nine years ago, one of the most exciting goals in Capitals history was scored at then Verizon Center. A little more than…
Alex Ovechkin stars in CCM commercial promoting new Super Tacks AS1 ice skates
After officially signing with CCM in October, Alex Ovechkin is finally starring in his first new commercial for the hockey equipment maker.…
Evgeni Malkin a game-time decision for Game Two
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin returned and practiced fully Saturday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury during Game Five…
Barry Trotz stands pat on lines heading into Game Two
The Washington Capitals were given a day off on Friday after falling to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game One 3-2. The Capitals…
Alex Ovechkin passed over in Hart Trophy voting
This season, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin won the seventh Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy of his career after leading the league with…
Australian TV reporter butchers Alex Ovechkin’s name on live TV
Australia is the home of kangaroos, Foster's, and rugby. It's also home of an ever-burgeoning audience for hockey. Thursday, a Fox Sports…
Elliotte Friedman thinks Barry Trotz told John Tortorella: ‘I’m gone, I’m gone, I’m not coming back’ after Game Six
According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, this is Barry Trotz's last season as head coach of the Washington Capitals. The news comes via…
Penguins fans celebrate Game One victory, chant ‘You Can’t Beat Us’ on National Portrait Gallery steps
As has become tradition during the Ovechkin/Crosby Era, visiting Pittsburgh Penguins fans claimed the steps of the National Portrait Gallery after the…
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez leads ‘Let’s Go Caps’ chant at Game One
Nats skipper Dave Martinez was in the house for Game One of the Capitals-Penguins second-round series. The manager, named Fan of the…
