‘Ok, let’s do it, we’re champions’: Alex Ovechkin on being convinced to swim in fountains after winning Stanley Cup
The greatest moment of Alex Ovechkin's career happened on June 7, 2018, when the Russian machine lifted the Stanley Cup for the…
Devante Smith-Pelly practices ahead of potential first game with Hershey Bears
Devante Smith-Pelly is back... sort of! Tuesday, the popular forward was documented for the first time as a member of the Hershey…
Hershey Bears 
Marcus Johansson awkwardly traded to Boston, becomes teammates with the guy who concussed him, Brad Marchand
Despite the rumored interest, former Capital Marcus Johansson did not return to Washington DC during Monday's trade deadline. Instead, New Jersey traded…
Sergei Shumakov scores lacrosse-style playoff goal while wearing number 69 and standing on a Durex logo
Every once in a while, we're all witnesses to a miracle. Former Hershey Bear and current Avangard Omsk forward Sergei Shumakov scored…
Willie O’Ree and John Lewis will drop ceremonial puck for Black History Month before Senators game
The Washington Capitals will have a ceremony before Tuesday's game as part of their "Hockey is for Everyone" celebrations. Two important figures…
John Tortorella answers reporter’s phone during press conference, tells mom he’d rather speak to her
Well, Torts is at it again. Just a week after Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella told reporters that his star…
Give ’em the bird: Behind the scenes of this Caps fan’s viral, moving signs
Evgeny Kuznetsov giggled as he stretched, noticing the sign along the glass during warmups in Toronto last Thursday. The poster read Give…
Open thread: 2019 trade deadline pandemonium
You know the drill. At 3 PM today, the NHL will allow no more trades between teams. This is the last chance…
The misc. you missed: You’re gonna suffer, but you’re gonna be happy about it.
Madison Bowey has been traded and Devante Smith-Pelly has been sent down and that sucks. Nick Jensen has tattoos and a dog…
A step in the right direction: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals returned home from their extended road trip and took down the New York Rangers in overtime 6-5. It wasn't…
Alex Ovechkin ate spaghetti at 9 AM before the Rangers game
Alex Ovechkin is a creature of habits. So despite it being early in the morning, the Russian machine still chowed down on…
Mats Zuccarello injured in first game with Dallas Stars, will miss four weeks
The Dallas Stars made a big move this weekend to acquire forward Mats Zuccarello from the New York Rangers. On Sunday, Zuccarello…
Alex Ovechkin to Nicklas Backstrom: We’re not worthy
Nicklas Backstrom ended a 12-game goalless streak Sunday against the New York Rangers. The Super Swede scored twice, and almost added another…
Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov both shove puck over goal line in overtime to win wild game against Rangers
Sunday's matinee battle between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers was a frantic, high-scoring affair. Brady Skjei's last-minute, six-on-five goal forced…
Good to be back: Caps beat Rangers 6-5 (OT)
The Washington Capitals have finally returned home to Capital One Arena, and their first game back was a qualified triumph over the…
A Tom Wilson goal caused Henrik Lundqvist to smash his stick
Tom Wilson scored a huge goal in the second period pushing his career-high total to 17. But it was what happened afterward…
Capitals score twice in 21 seconds after giving up goal to Rangers on first shift
The Washington Capitals looked tired and weary for most of the first period against the New York Rangers, but a burst of…
Nick Jensen to debut today, replacing Christian Djoos in lineup
In his pregame media availability, head coach Todd Reirden has confirmed that defender Nick Jensen will make his debut as a Washington…
Caps vs Rangers pregame: Nick Jensen’s debut
The Washington Capitals have finally come home, but it's no time for resting. At noon thirty today, they will play host to…
Get on home: numbers for the morning after
Saturday afternoon, the Washington Capitals ended a very long, up and down road trip with a 5-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.…
