Tom “Ten Train” Wilson Scores Goal In Last Junior Game Before Joining Caps Training Camp
Photo credit: Chris Gordon Earlier in the week, George McPhee told the media he had no interest in inviting junior players to…
The Capitals Announce Fan First Program, “Thank You Event”
Photo credit: capitals.nhl.com Season-ticket holders received a message from Caps Guest Services on Friday night. The email details the first effort by…
Nicklas Backstrom Returns, Skates For First Time Since Injury
UPDATE: Backstrom told reporters after practice that he didn't suffer a concussion and he feels 100% healthy. He expects to play on…
The Brooks Laich “We Just Punched The Sport in the Face” GIFs
Top Scorer Brooks Laich, who is nursing a groin injury, jumped back on the ice Thursday for the first time since the…
Michal Neuvirth Returns to Washington, Likes Tennis Somewhat
Photo credit: ahaonline.cz There are three Washington Capitals players that have yet to make an appearance at Kettler Capitals IcePlex this week:…
Ted Leonsis Apologizes
Photo credit: Michael Loccisano Just posted on his website, via the man himself: I know Capitals fans – and hockey fans around…
Beardy Alex Ovechkin Shows Off Facial Hair Options in New Gillette Commercial
"Do you like my fancy mustache?" (GIF created by flawlessrussians) A few weeks ago, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and Gillette extended…
Why Ted Leonsis Should Give Away His Suite and Sit in the Upper Bowl
Photo credit: Len Redkoles Over the past eight years, there have been too many games lost to lockout, especially for a "fringe"…
Ice is Back at Verizon Center
Photo credit: @jessicamdick You guuuuuuyssss. Ice is back at Verizon Center! On Wednesday afternoon, arena employees laid down the rink at Verizon…
Nick Backstrom is Visiting a Specialist in Michigan
Photo credit: khl.ru On Tuesday morning, far-flung Caps players reunited at Kettler Capitals Iceplex for an informal practice session. Present but not…
Did the Lockout Help Alex Ovechkin Gain Endorsements in Russia?
We've heard plenty about the economic impact of the lockout on the players -- the salary cap, hockey-related revenue, pensions. All of…
Cosmopolitan Magazine Names Mike Green Sexiest Hockey Player
Readers, Mike Green is so awesome, he has won a trophy before the season has even begun. On Tuesday, Cosmopolitan Magazine named…
Washington Capitals Hold Informal Practice, Oates, McPhee, Ovechkin, and Holtby Speak to the Media
Miss the media? "Not really," says Ovechkin. (Photo credit: @SWhyno) This morning, a bunch of Washington Capitals players jumped back on the…
Alex Ovechkin’s Back in Washington DC
After 100-plus days in Russia playing for Dynamo Moscow, Alex Ovechkin is finally back in DC. Via the Washington Capitals twitter account,…
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom Are Coming Home
Photo credit: dynamo.ru No duh. Alex and Nicky have left Dynamo Moscow to return to North America. From the Dynamo Moscow press…
Mark French Dishes on Adam Oates’ New System, Stan Galiev’s Struggles, and If This is the Best He’s Seen Braden Holtby Play
Photo credit: Ian iPad Over the offseason the Hershey Bears saw several key veterans sign elsewhere, such as future AHL Hall of…
Capitals Players React to NHL Lockout Ending on Twitter
John Carlson's hair at the Redskins game. (Via @DCSportsBog) At 5:45 on Sunday morning, we learned that the NHL and NHLPA had…
Injured Dmitry Orlov Should Begin Skating This Week
Dima sits with the other Bears scratches during Saturday's Bears game. (Photo credit: Katie Stansbery) When Dmitry Orlov came out of the…
When Lockout Ended, Marcus Johansson Kicked Off Team Bus and Dropped Off at Swedish Gas Station
"Uhhh, can somebody pick me up?" (Photo credit: VF-Sport) After sixteen straight hours of negotiations, the NHL and NHLPA agreed to the…
This is a Garage League and Other Lockout Lessons
I guess it’s appropriate to start by saying that we’re all unimaginably happy about the return of hockey. That said, we’ve learned…
