How the League-Leading Washington Capitals Power Play Is Masking Alex Ovechkin’s Even-Strength Decline
Photo credit: Justin K. Aller Players get older; they slow down. Elite goal scorers drop off as they enter their late twenties.…
Playoffs? Don’t Talk About Playoffs. Are You Kidding Me?! Playoffs?!
Here we stand. The Washington Capitals have 29 points in the standings, good for 10th place in the East. They are three…
Not This Again: Meteor Burns Up Over Skies of Washington DC, East Coast
Photo credit: @magaman Since the Chelyabinsk meteor was so fun to cover, let's do it again! Shortly before 8PM local time (or…
Like Star Wars, Sequel Better than the Original: Caps beat Jets 6-1 Woooooo
Eff you. Brouwer is an anteater. (Photo credit: Travis Golby) On Thursday, the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets by coming out shooting…
Evgeny Kuznetsov Guest Stars in Popular Russian Sitcom “Univer,” Headbutts Show’s Star
When the Washington Capitals used their 1st round draft pick to select Russian forward Evgeny Kuznetsov, his puck skills and potential as…
Two Dudes, One Shift: Alex Ovechkin Hits Big in Three-Point Night
Photo credit: Marianne Helm We're always talking about what's wrong with Alex Ovechkin (see Milbury, Mike). But for once why don't we…
Caps beat Jets 4-0: Ovechkin’s Three Points, Holtby’s 4th Shutout
Photo credit: Marianne Helm The Southeast Division Farewell Tour kicked off with a battle between the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets. The Capitals…
Steve “Binky” Oleksy Wins Fight Against James Wright with Three Big Haymakers (GIFs)
Photo credit: Jonathan Kozub Steve Oleksy isn't the most talented hockey player on the Washington Capitals, but he may very well be…
RMNB Exclusive: Steve Oleksy’s Nickname is Binky
"What'd you call me?" (GIF by jaybeagles) Hockey players are accustomed to terrible nicknames; they've got a lot. The current iteration of…
Mark Gandler on Why Carolina is Great for Alex Semin and the Problem with the Capitals
Photo credit: Rob Carr Mark Gandler is always good for a pot stirring. As an agent for Alex Semin, Gandler has rarely…
Penguins beat Caps 2-1: Special Teams Squander Good Road Game
Photo credit: Joe Sargent Everyone writing about the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins talks about how the rivalry isn't what it used to…
He’s Baaaack: Brooks Laich Will Play Tonight Against Pittsburgh
Photo credit: Bruce Bennett Per The Washington Post's Katie Carrera, Brooks Laich will make his season debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight.…
Pittsburgh Penguins Pregame: Andy Warhol’s Trash (PuckBuddys Preview)
[Ed note: Hockey Hemingway Jason Rogers is back for you to love and adore. Talk to him via the Tweetaz at @HeyJayJRogers. Any…
Jeff Schultz to Sidney Crosby: “Hows The Wood Sid!” [sic]
I saw this on eBay and I just had to have it. Capitals Sport & Decor, a memorabilia shop at Dulles Town…
Dmitry Orlov Recalled From Hershey
Photo credit: Sweetest Hockey On Earth's Tim Stough Dmitry Orlov suffered an apparent concussion after a nasty hit at the Hershey Bears'…
Evgeny Kuznetsov, Traktor Move On To KHL Conference Finals
Evgeny Kuznetsov faces pressure on and off the ice. (Photo credit: Vitaly Gubin / HC Traktor) Caps prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov continues his…
Jason Chimera Finally Scores His First Goal of the Season
"Thank you, hockey gods!" (Photo credit: Greg Fiume) Fifty-seven days and 28 games into the 2013 regular season, Washington Capitals forward Jason…
Alex Ovechkin Ruins Braden Holtby’s Chance at an Empty Net Goal (Video)
GIF by welshhockeyfan Goaltenders are like all people. They have habits and idiosyncrasies. Some are reserved, some are wild. Braden Holtby has…
Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky Celebrates 16th Birthday by Going to Caps Game, Receives Gold Jersey
In early August, Maryland-native Katie Ledecky won a gold meal at the London Summer Olympics. The 15-year-old had the second-fastest swim of…
Back to Full Power: Caps Beat Sabres 5-3
Nineteen seconds, one goal. (Photo credit: Greg Fiume) The Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres are neck-and-neck in a battle for playoff position.…
