First Look at Braden Holtby’s New Mask (Photos)
Via the Washington Capitals Instagram, here's Braden Holtby's new mask. Designed by Swedish artist-to-the-stars, Dave Gunnarsson, Holtby's mask features a sign on its side…
21 Days Out: Brooks Laich is Brooks Laich
Normally, I'd put some stat analysis or some opinion in here, but today-- 21 days out from the beginning of the season--…
Evgeny Kuznetsov Fractures Shoulder Capsule, Preliminary Recovery Time is 4-6 Weeks
Photo credit: sovsport.ru Last Friday, Washington Capitals top prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov was injured in Traktor Chelyabinsk's game against Vityaz. After absorbing a…
Alex Ovechkin on KHL Rumors: “I Have a Contract”
Alex Ovechkin jokes with fellow Russian Dimity Orlov Tuesday at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. (Photo credit: Chris Gordon) Resplendent in his finest Nike-provided…
A First Look at Tom Wilson’s Chipped Tooth (Photos)
Tom Wilson got into two fights during Monday's rookie game, prompting some unscheduled dental work. The Washington Capitals' first-round pick in 2012 got clipped up…
Caps Lose Brawl-Filled Rookie Game 1-0 (Photos)
This looks fun. (Photos by Chris Gordon) As we wrote earlier, Monday's Washington Capitals-Philadelphia Flyers rookie game was a bit of a mess. There…
Tom Wilson Gets in Two Fights in a Freaking Rookie Game (Photos)
"Bleep bleep bleep bleep bleep!" (Photos by Chris Gordon) On Monday afternoon, the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers played a rookie…
Alex Ovechkin Tailgates at FedEx Field Before Monday Night Football Game, Wears RG3 Jersey (Photos)
Photo credit: @BillCutting The Washington football team plays the Philadelphia Eagles tonight on Monday Night Football and someone special is in the…
22 Days Out: Jason Chimera Will Be Better
It varies from year to year, but the average shooting percentage in the NHL is somewhere just south of 9%. There's a…
So Actually We Know Nothing About Evgeny Kuznetsov’s Shoulder Injury
Capitals prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov played just 30 seconds on Friday before a legal hit by Maxim Rybin injured his shoulder. With a…
Out of the Shadows: Why It’s Time to Pay Attention to Connor Carrick
Carrick peeks out from behind Wilson at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in July. (Photo credit: Chris Gordon) Two thousand twelve first-round draft pick…
Sochi Olympics Organizers Want Alex Ovechkin in Greece Days Before the NHL Season Begins
We learned three years ago that Alex Ovechkin would be Official Ambassador and torchbearer for the upcoming Sochi Olympics. A centerpiece of the campaign to…
23 Days Out: Joel Rechlicz Bobblefist Night in Hershey
On Saturday, December 21, the Hershey Bears will host the Worcester Sharks at Giant Center. That's reason enough to get excited, but…
Evgeny Kuznetsov is in Germany to Have His Injured Shoulder Examined
Washington Capitals prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov flew to Germany where he'll undergo an examination of his latest shoulder injury. Kuznetsov, who was injured…
24 Days Out: Is SportsYapper Still a Thing?
The New York Yankees have introduced many evils upon the world, but Mark Teixeira's SportsYapper is truly the evilest. It's positioned as a…
Alex Ovechkin Feeds Tiramisu to Host on Russian Late Night Show, Talks Engagement to Maria Kirilenko
On Friday (but taped on Tuesday), Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin appeared on Russian Channel One's late night show, Evening Urgant. Hosted by popular…
Marcus Johansson Signs Two-Year, $4 Million Contract
Photo credit: Bruce Bennett The Washington Capitals announced Saturday that they have signed forward Marcus Johansson to a 2-year deal worth an…
25 Days Out: Kuzyamania!
Ed note: Well, this is awkward. I scheduled this post before Kuznetsov's trick shoulder got re-injured in Friday's game against Vityaz. Evgeny…
Mark French Wins First Game As KHL Coach
Former Hershey Bears coach Mark French won his first KHL game. Medvescak Zagreb blew out star-studded CSKA Moscow (managed by former Capital…
Evgeny Kuznetsov Leaves Game Against Vityaz With Shoulder Injury
Kuznetsov absorbs a hit in Traktor's season opener against Dynamo. (Photo credit: HC Traktor) Washington Capitals top prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov played all…
