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Lars Eller has no problem admitting he keeps re-watching his Stanley Cup-winning goal

2018 was a big year for Lars Eller. The 29-year-old Danish center signed a 5-year contract in February, saying that he “couldn’t be happier.” Scoring the game-winning goal of Game Five of the Stanley Cup Final was the icing on the cake.

On Monday after his on-ice session, Eller was asked how many times he’s watched that goal. The man they call Tiger did not hide his joy when talking about what will likely be his best career highlight.

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By Ian Oland On September 19, 2018  0 Comment
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The Capitals made their first cuts at training camp and Alex Alexeyev is among them

Wednesday afternoon, the Capitals made their first round of cuts from training camp.

The move comes before their third preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, and the team didn’t practice Wednesday in order to travel.

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By Julia Karron On September 19, 2018  3 Comments
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Braden Holtby’s full speech at the HRC National Dinner

Braden Holtby, Vezina-winner and Stanley Cup champion, was invited to speak at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner on September 13.

Braden and his wife Brandi have been LGBTQ advocates and HRC supporters for many years. In his speech, Braden shared the story of how his family came to support the cause, and what it meant for him and for his team to join the fight for equality.

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By Brennin Weiswerda On September 19, 2018  0 Comment
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The highlight of the Capitals second preseason game was Lucca Carlson

Tuesday night’s preseason game against the Boston Bruins was lackluster, as the Caps dropped their second preseason game against the B’s 5-2.

But defenseman John Carlson’s son, Lucca Carlson, was ready for game time, and he started with a good pregame meal that he shared with Andre Burakovsky.

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By Julia Karron On September 18, 2018  1 Comment
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Rejoice! The 400 level at Capital One Arena now has functioning cupholders.

Tuesday night, Capital One Arena opened its doors to hockey fans for the first time since the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup.

Over the offseason, the 21-year-old arena underwent a $40 million renovation, which will continue until Opening Night. One improvement we can report on is the cupholders in the arena’s new seats.

Spilled beers will be a thing of the past. The brand new cupholders have bottoms that will contain any venue-provided beverage.

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By Cara Bahniuk On September 18, 2018  1 Comment
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A new bill might allow DC residents to bet on the Capitals

In May, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a law banning sports betting. Since then, five states — Nevada, Mississippi, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Delaware — have legalized the practice.

DC might be next, as Ward 2 councilmember Jack Evans introduced a bill that would legalize sports betting in the District on Tuesday.

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By Julia Karron On September 18, 2018  0 Comment
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Tom Wilson spent Monday reading and drawing with preschoolers

On Monday afternoon, Capitals forward Tom Wilson payed a visit to Bright Beginnings Pre-K Center in SE Washington, a school that provides childcare to homeless families for kids ages six weeks-5 years.

While there, Wilson assisted with storytime, reading Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar to the kids.

Yes, there are photos.

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By Rachel Cohen On September 18, 2018  0 Comment
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Braden Holtby, Nicklas Backstrom, and TJ Oshie will play in Capitals’ first game at Capital One Arena since winning Stanley Cup

In their first game back at Capital One Arena since winning the Stanley Cup, the Capitals will take on the Boston Bruins for their second preseason game.

Braden Holtby will get his first start in net, Ilya Samsonov will come in for relief duties, and TJ Oshie and Nicklas Backstrom start on the top line featuring Axel Jonsson-Fjällby, who’s looking to make the team out of camp.

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By Julia Karron On September 18, 2018  1 Comment
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Capital One Arena ice now features ads below the goal lines

On Monday, Capital One Arena built the ice surface for the Capitals’ 2018-19 season. The ice, when finished, will be maintained for the rest of the rest of the hockey season, which begins with Tuesday night’s preseason game against the Bruins.

I was on the scene along with RMNB’s Cara Bahniuk for a sneak peek of the ice.

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By Elizabeth Kong On September 18, 2018  0 Comment
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The full story behind how Lars Eller got his ‘Tiger’ nickname

Capitals center Lars Eller, the man who scored the game-winning goal in Game Five to give the Caps the Stanley Cup, missed the first several days of 2018 Training Camp due to a minor lower-body injury. Monday, the 29-year-old center returned to the ice and spoke with reporters after his first practice with the team.

And on this day, Eller gave the media a treat. He revealed the full story of how he got his seemingly random “Tiger” nickname.

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By Brennin Weiswerda On September 18, 2018  0 Comment
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