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Sergei Bobrovsky practices alone at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, gets visit from BFF Dmitry Orlov

Sergei Bobrovsky generated national headlines earlier in the week when he was psuedo-suspended from the Columbus Blue Jackets for failing to meet culture “expectations and values.” On Friday, Bobrovsky reportedly resolved the incident after addressing the players during a morning meeting. He later spoke to the media about what happened.

Bobrovsky joined the team on its flight to Washington Friday and Saturday he took the MedStar Capitals Iceplex ice to practice… by himself.

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By Ian Oland On January 12, 2019  0 Comment
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Why the Caps are dead last at faceoffs

Brian MacLellan spoke to the media on Friday about every topic under the sun. One of the more interesting perspectives we heard from the general manager was on the subject of faceoffs, at which the Capitals totally stink. With a 46.2 faceoff win percentage, the Caps are dead last in the league. It’s really easy to identity why that is.

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By Peter Hassett On January 12, 2019  0 Comment
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Capitals-Bruins highest-rated Caps regular season game since 2013 📺

Apparently, drama involving Brad Marchand is good for business.

Thursday night’s Capitals-Bruins game was the highest-rated NBC Sports Washington Caps game in nearly six years, according to the Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand. It was also the most-streamed Caps game on record.

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By Ian Oland On January 12, 2019  1 Comment
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Alex Ovechkin parties at Clarendon’s Pamplona after Boston win, makes DJ’s night

The Washington Capitals won their fourteenth straight game against the Boston Bruins, earning an off day on Friday in the process.

Alex Ovechkin, who scored twice and extended his league-leading goal total to 32, did not go home to rest after one of the most physical games of the year.

Instead, he ambled out to Claredon to join his family and friends at Pamplona for an advertised house party.

In the process, Ovechkin made the night of a talented local DJ, Saam Bozorgmehr.

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By Ian Oland On January 12, 2019  1 Comment
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Justin Williams bowls a strike in latest Hurricanes’ storm surge

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 at home so you know what that means: another fun storm surge!

What’s this storm surge you ask? It’s where the Carolina Hurricane players ham it up with the crowd and do a special team celebration. “Hockey is our life and job, but it is still a game,” Hurricanes captain Justin Williams said earlier in the year. “Enjoy the good times and have fun with it. Let’s celebrate more this year.”

Friday night, Williams got out his figurative bowling ball — his helmet — and rolled a strike.

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By Ian Oland On January 11, 2019  0 Comment
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Braden Holtby struts his stuff and checks out some monuments in new Koons’ commercials

Commercials are usually a quick time to use the restroom, get a refill, or grab a snack during the game. But recently, you might have noticed that where you might usually expect yet another boring car commercial, Braden Holtby has been popping up instead.

Koons of Silver Spring released some brand new commercials starring the goalie himself. The Vezina-winner visits some DC monuments while looking like a downright snack.

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By Elyse Bailey On January 11, 2019  0 Comment
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Christian Djoos needed surgery for compartment syndrome in his left thigh

Brian MacLellan met with local media Friday, hosting a luncheon in a conference room of MedStar Capitals Iceplex.

During his talk with reporters, the Capitals GM revealed that Christian Djoos had compartment syndrome in his thigh, necessitating, what appears to be, emergency surgery. The recovery time is unknown and Djoos may need months to recover. Todd Reirden previously said the injury would keep Djoos out “a substantial amount of weeks.”

The Swedish defenseman suffered the thigh injury after absorbing a hit to his thigh against the Detroit Red Wings on December 11.

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By Ian Oland On January 11, 2019  2 Comments
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Parley authentic Capitals jerseys now available in the NHL Store

The NHL and Adidas officially announced environmentally-conscious All-Star jerseys on Wednesday. The black and white sweaters, inspired by the color of ice and pucks, are created with Parley Ocean Plastic, materials made from upcycled marine plastic debris. According to the NHL, each jersey is crafted to be a symbol of change in the movement to protect the oceans.

Black Parley authentic Capitals jerseys landed in the NHL Shop for the first time on Friday.

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By Ian Oland On January 11, 2019  1 Comment
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Sergei Bobrovsky addresses pseudo-suspension, will make trip to Washington with Blue Jackets

Thursday morning, the Columbus Blue Jackets released a cryptic statement saying that Vezina-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky would not play against Nashville and that he was pseudo-suspended for failing to meet culture “expectations and values.”

It appears whatever the issue was, it has been resolved, and Bobrovsky will travel with the team to Washington. The Capitals play the Jackets Saturday night.

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By Julia Karron On January 11, 2019  2 Comments
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The Penguins’ Kris Letang was voted ‘Last Man In.’ Nicklas Backstrom will not be a Metro Division All-Star.

Despite having numbers somewhat similar to Sidney Crosby, Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will not be an NHL All-Star this season. Shocking, I know.

According to the NHL, Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was voted the Metropolitan Division’s “Last Man In.” Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (Atlantic), Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (Central), and Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (Pacific) also made their respective All-Star Game rosters.

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By Ian Oland On January 11, 2019  0 Comment
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