Hockey Russia VP says Alex Ovechkin will not play for Olympic team without NHL agreement, suggests retiring from NHL
Over the last year, Alex Ovechkin has repeated over and over his stance on the 2018 Winter Olympics: I'm playing for Team…
Caps at Toronto pregame: It’s clinching time
The Washington Capitals have traveled north to play the Toronto Maple Leafs and to say this game is huge for both sides…
Barry Trotz: ‘One mistake may cost’ Caps their playoff run
Barry Trotz has never gotten past the second round of the playoffs during his previous 17 years as an NHL head coach.…
‘I didn’t change my mind:’ Alex Ovechkin’s still going to Pyeongchang, believes NHL’s bluffing on Olympic decision
Monday afternoon, the NHL announced that its players will not participate in next year's Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Hours later,…
Hershey Bears sign Caps draft pick Beck Malenstyn to ATO
The Hershey Bears announced they have signed Capitals 2016 fifth-round pick Beck Malenstyn to an amateur try-out. Malenstyn currently plays as a…
Braden Holtby is the NHL’s most consistent goaltender who is also good at the same time
So I don't think Braden Holtby is going to win the Vezina for the league's best goalie. He probably won't join Brodeur and…
Christian Djoos named AHL Player of the Month for March
Monday afternoon, three hours after Marcus Johansson was named the NHL's second start of the week, Capitals prospect Christian Djoos was named…
‘Extraordinarily disappointed’ NHLPA calls NHL’s decision to skip 2018 Olympics ‘shortsighted’
Monday afternoon the NHL announced that its players would not participate in the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, essentially blaming the NHLPA in…
‘Impeach Trump’ sign unfurled at Nationals Park after Opening Day game between Nats and Marlins
President Donald Trump declined the Washington Nationals' invitation to throw out the first pitch Monday due to a meeting with President Abdel…
The NHL announces it will not participate in the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Games
After lengthy negotiations (that spilled in and out of the media), the NHL announced Monday through a press release that it will…
Andre Burakovsky will throw hands if you touch Braden Holtby
It appears all the wrestling with Tom Wilson has paid off. Sunday night at Nationwide Arena, a feisty Andre Burakovsky stood up…
Marcus Johansson named NHL’s second star of the week
The NHL just announced their picks for the three stars of the week (for the week ending April 2nd). Capitals forward Marcus…
Alex Ovechkin’s hit on Zach Werenski will be reviewed by Department of Player Safety
The Capitals escaped Columbus with a huge sassy win, but their captain could be in some hot water. 1:21 into the third…
Just Brooks Laich hanging out with movie star Aaron Paul
While Alex Ovechkin spent Sunday face-punching Columbus' Josh Anderson, former Caps forward Brooks Laich spent his evening playing cards with movie star Aaron Paul.
Face-punching Alex Ovechkin tells Josh Anderson to wipe the blood off his nose after line brawl
Orlando is currently hosting Wrestlemania, but the main event just happened in Columbus, Ohio. With 8:39 left in the third period, the…
Big game, big win: Caps beat Blue Jackets 3-2
In a game that will go a long way towards settling the standings in the east, the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue…
TJ Oshie, Andre Burakovsky, and Matt Niskanen score three unanswered goals in second period
If the Washington Capitals are going to win the Metropolitan Division (and totally not play the Penguins in the first round), they…
Caps at Blue Jackets pregame: This will be huge
The Caps just weren't ready for their last two games against the some of the league's dregs. They eked out a win…
Nate Schmidt got a mohawk
Caps defenseman Nate Schmidt has not played since March 14. In his time off, Schmidt must have devoted himself to studying both mens…
Down the stretch they come: Snapshot 11
The finish line is in sight for the 2016-17 regular season and, despite Friday's drubbing at the hands of the Coyotes and…
