Logan Thompson impresses with 31-save performance against Devils: ‘He’s our backbone and our best player tonight’
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Washington Capitals pulled off a close 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday, earning their first…
Ryan Leonard becomes first Capitals rookie to score 15 goals in a season since Alex Ovechkin
Ryan Leonard's impressive month of March continued on Friday night against the New Jersey Devils. The 21-year-old scored his fifth goal in…
Cole Hutson dazzles against Devils with unbelievable move around defender, gets into physical battle with Jack Hughes
The Washington Capitals picked up a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night, and while rookie defenseman Cole Hutson…
Begone you Metro Division demons: Capitals beat Devils 2-1
The Washington Capitals hosted the New Jersey Devils in a classic Metropolitan Division battle on Friday night. Neither team is well-positioned to…
Evgeny Kuznetsov takes selfie with Ilya Samsonov while he’s backing up during KHL game
Evgeny Kuznetsov was up to more of his usual shenanigans on Friday. During a KHL game between Salavat Yulaev and HC Sochi,…
Live blog: Washington Capitals defeat New Jersey Devils 2-1
Game information/links Game preview Fresh off Cole Hutson's exciting NHL debut, the Washington Capitals (34-7-8, 76 points) are back for their third…
Spencer Carbery praises Cole Hutson’s coachability ahead of his second NHL game: ‘He is a very intelligent, high-hockey-IQ young man’
Cole Hutson is set to play in his second NHL game for the Washington Capitals on Friday night. Ahead of that contest…
How Cole Hutson ended up picking ‘Great Balls of Fire’ as his goal song with help from Pierre-Luc Dubois
ARLINGTON, VA — On the morning of his NHL debut, Cole Hutson kept some secrets close to his chest. Hutson, like the…
Spencer Carbery would like to see Ilya Protas make his NHL debut this season: ‘Now, does it come to fruition? I’m not sure.’
Ilya Protas has arguably had the best year of any Washington Capitals prospect. At just 19 years old, the Belarusian pivot is…
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Cole Hutson gets attention during NHL debut for unique black ‘sock’ tape job on all-white stick
Cole Hutson's unique style was on full display during his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. The 19-year-old defender took…
Connor McMichael explains viral pointing moment before Cole Hutson’s first NHL goal: ‘You only get one chance to score in your first NHL game’
Cole Hutson made history in his Washington Capitals debut, scoring his first NHL goal -- a rare empty-net, power-play tally -- with…
Ivan Miroshnichenko has been a healthy scratch for all six Capitals games since his recall: ‘I don’t like a guy sitting this long, especially being a young player’
The Washington Capitals recalled prospect winger Ivan Miroshnichenko, the club's 2022 first-round pick, on March 6 after the trade deadline. Since then,…
An obscure NHL rule lets players become emergency referees. Which teammate would Capitals players pick?
ARLINGTON, VA -- The NHL rulebook is, by and large, a pretty dry document. Clocking in at 232 pages, the league spells…
David Kampf has resolved his visa issues, will be clear to play once back from Vancouver
The Washington Capitals are still waiting to get trade deadline acquisition David Kampf into his debut game. After visa issues barred him…
Cole Hutson and Lane Hutson join exclusive club of brothers to both record a point in their NHL debuts
Cole Hutson scored his first NHL goal in his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on Thursday. In doing so, Hutson and…
Max Scherzer reflects on his relationship with Alex Ovechkin and shared Nationals-Capitals camaraderie: ‘We had some special moments together’
Max Scherzer and Alex Ovechkin have a lot in common. The two future Hall of Famers and DC sports legends are nearing…
Aliaksei Protas asked and received permission from TJ Oshie to change his goal song to ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’
When Aliaksei Protas scored on an empty net and sealed the Washington Capitals' 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, Capital One Arena…
Capitals gain some extra jump from Cole’s big night: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals are back in the win column after hosting the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. The Caps used some new…
Cole Hutson takes pie to the face from Tom Wilson after first NHL goal: ‘He almost dodged me!’
WASHINGTON, DC -- Cole Hutson had just about the picture-perfect Capitals debut, complete with some shenanigans to close out the evening. After…
No. 922: Alex Ovechkin ties Gordie Howe for most 25-goal seasons in NHL history
Nearly at the end of his 21st —- and potentially final -— NHL season, Alex Ovechkin continues to make history almost every…
