NHL sends updated memo ‘clarifying previous guidance’ about special team initiatives like Pride Night
The NHL was asked questions by several of its teams about what they can and can't do for special initiatives like Pride…
Riley Sutter gets un-cut by Capitals, scores game-winning goal against Blue Jackets: ‘I was kinda caught by surprise’
The Washington Capitals put Riley Sutter on NHL waivers on Monday as part of 15 Training Camp cuts. On Tuesday, Sutter cleared…
Dominant first period is enough: Capitals beat Blue Jackets 4-2
The Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Thursday, improving their preseason record to 3-1-1. The Capitals got dirty goals…
Open Thread: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets preseason game
The Washington Capitals are in Ohio to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in their fifth game of the preseason. The Capitals…
Nicklas Backstrom has never moved better than he does now, according to his personal trainer
It's still early, but Nicklas Backstrom has looked like a different player in the 2023 preseason. The Capitals' all-time assist leader has…
Alex Ovechkin to play with Ivan Miroshnichenko on first line for second consecutive preseason game
ARLINGTON, VA --When Ivan Miroshnichenko makes his second appearance on NHL ice, he’ll once again do so opposite Alex Ovechkin. The pair…
Alex Ovechkin to dress for his second preseason game, Capitals recall three from Hershey to play on road against Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals are set to play their fifth game of the preseason on Thursday night. The Caps, who most recently beat…
Gary Bettman has told owners that NHL salary cap is expected to rise up to $4.5 million for the 2024-25 season
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman provided an update on the league's salary cap situation on Wednesday. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Bettman has…
Connor McMichael centers Alex Ovechkin and Ivan Miroshnichenko on top practice line after big preseason performance
The Washington Capitals have just two preseason games remaining before they need to have their set roster together for Opening Night against…
Elite playmaker TJ Oshie suits up as a fourth-pairing defenseman at practice
In Very Important Capitals News, TJ Oshie morphed into TJ DefendTheNetshie during Wednesday's Training Camp session. The Capitals' forward, who has scored…
Connor McMichael impresses with goal and game-high 10 shots in preseason win: ‘He’s developed a lot and it’s on display now’
Connor McMichael had a huge night for the Washington Capitals against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. In McMichael's second game of the…
Matthew Phillips scores overtime winner in Capitals’ 5-4 preseason win over Bruins
The Washington Capitals played their most cohesive offensive game to date, scoring five goals on the NHL's reigning Vezina Trophy-winner, Linus Ullmark,…
Tom Wilson serves as alternate captain for Capitals during preseason game against Boston Bruins
Tom Wilson donned a letter on his sweater for the Washington Capitals in preseason action against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday night. The…
Open Thread: Washington Capitals take on Boston Bruins in fourth preseason game
The Washington Capitals are in Beantown to take on the Boston Bruins in their fourth game of the 2023 preseason. The Capitals…
Martin Fehervary talks contract extension, his past injuries, and playing under Spencer Carbery
Martin Fehervary is headed into his third full season in the NHL. The 23-year-old Slovakian defenseman has been a staple in the…
Spencer Carbery believes Capitals left goaltenders out to dry on odd-man rushes last season
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery believes he may have found a hole in the Capitals game from last season that was…
Beck Malenstyn hopes to parlay Calder Cup championship with Hershey Bears into a full-time role with Capitals
ARLINGTON, VA -– When Beck Malenstyn hit the ice for Capitals Training Camp this fall, he did so after only a three-month…
Capitals will suit up mostly veteran roster against Bruins, Darcy Kuemper to play entire preseason game
The Washington Capitals will take the ice for their fourth game of the preseason Tuesday night. The Caps, who have a 1-1-1…
Alex Ovechkin, a longtime CCM partner, plays with a Bauer stick during part of Capitals preseason game
Alex Ovechkin has spent most of his career partnered with hockey equipment manufacturer CCM, but during a majority of his NHL preseason…
Hardy Haman Aktell has been a ‘pleasant surprise’ for Capitals in preseason, has legitimate shot at winning NHL roster spot
The Washington Capitals made their first significant Training Camp cuts on Sunday. Hardy Haman Aktell, the Swedish defenseman that the Caps signed…
