Leafs D Nikita Zaitsev is out for Game One
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock has confirmed that defenseman Nikita Zaitsev will not play in Game One against the Capitals on Thursday…
Auston Matthews goes for the jugular every time
Sure, Auston Matthews looks like if Mr. Potatohead hadn't slept in a week, but don't let that fool you: he's the most…
Braden Holtby currently has the best playoff save percentage in the history of the NHL
Preface: Cross fingers before reading. Braden Holtby is the greatest goaltender in the history of the NHL...at least where all-time playoff save…
Doors and corners and escape goats: Washington’s hidden playoff risks
I've been reading a scifi series called The Expanse and I love it. In the books, a grizzled detective tells a naive idealist about…
The Capitals’ new playoff shirts are ‘next level’ and a ‘terry free zone’
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the Washington Capitals -- more specifically Craig “Woody” Leydig and Brett “Stretch” Leonhardt…
This graffiti at Kettler says what we’re all thinking
Despite the record-breaking season that Washington had, many Caps fans remain nervous about what is to come in the playoffs. While many…
Thanks to PFT Commenter, the Washington Capitals are now 100% jinxed for the Stanley Cup playoffs
Stop me if you've heard this before, but the jinx is in for Washington Capitals. Tuesday morning, internet celebrity PFT Commenter got…
The Capitals will give away red glow sticks for Game One and cowbells for Game Two
Fans in attendance for the Capitals' first two playoff home games will be getting some free swag when they arrive at Verizon…
John Carlson skates on extra pairing during Caps’ first playoff practice
Capitals defenseman John Carlson missed the last four games of the regular season due to a lower-body injury. "It's nothing serious at…
RMNB Playoff Wishes for 2017
The loffs are upon us, and I've got some wishes for the Washington Capitals.
Sizing up the Leafs: 5-on-5
It's once again the most wonderful time of year, the NHL playoffs. The Caps open the second season on Thursday against the…
ESPN experts are all-in on the Caps over the Leafs, oh god
Our predictions, including those of Keith, a coin, will be out later this week. For now, please put your eyeballs on the…
Your playoff schedule for Caps-Leafs round one
The Washington Capitals will open up the playoffs at home at 7 PM on Thursday night. Cancel your plans, quit your gym membership,…
The Capitals will either play the Toronto Maple Leafs or Boston Bruins in the first round
We've known for a couple days now that the Washington Capitals will be the top seed in the East and have home-ice…
We’ve got a better idea of who the Caps might face in the playoffs
Tuesday night was a busy one in the NHL. With thirteen games on the docket, we've now got a much better idea…
