Tampa Bay Lightning score two goals after two controversial penalties
The Caps quickly lost their early lead after a pair of power-play goals from Brayden Point and Steven Stamkos. The goals themselves…
Tom Wilson scores on game’s first shift to give Caps early lead in Game Two
Game Two of the Caps-Bolts series has scarcely begun and the Caps have already scored. On the very first shift of the…
Varvara Orlova danced outside Amalie Arena to celebrate the Capitals Game One win
On Friday, the Capitals and Lightning clashed in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals at Amalie Arena. Nastya Ovechkina and Varvara…
Caps at Lightning pregame: Say hi to your mother for me (Game Two)
The Capitals gave us a compelling performance in Game One, snatching an important road victory and an early series lead. I suspect…
Nicklas Backstrom working out off-ice, Barry Trotz ‘optimistic’ for return in Tampa series
During Game Five of the Capitals second round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Nicklas Backstrom appeared to block a shot and injured…
Chris Kunitz ripped Tom Wilson’s helmet off his head so dangerously that Tom needed a neck massage
Sometimes NHL postseason hockey is not for the faint of heart. Friday night at Amalie Arena, Chris Kunitz committed the most reckless…
Braden Holtby was utterly unfazed by this astronaut taunting him
The Washington Capitals dominated the Tampa Bay Lightning early and often in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final, taking a commanding…
Lightning get lit up: numbers for the morning after
Wow, now that was something. Like Peter said in the recap, the Washington Capitals were "almost perfect" in their 4-2 win over…
‘We’ve got work to do’: After Game One win in Eastern Conference Final, the Capitals are far from satisfied
After winning the Presidents' Trophy two years in a row by finishing with the best record in the NHL, the Washington Capitals…
Almost perfect: Caps beat Lightning 4-2!
Consensus underdogs, the Washington Capitals sure as hell didn't look like it in Game One. The Caps throttled the Tampa Bay Lightning,…
Jay Beagle and Lars Eller give Capitals commanding 4-0 lead in Game One
The Washington Capitals are playing nearly flawless hockey through two periods of play. A Jay Beagle rebound strike and a Lars Eller…
Nikita Kucherov has his goal washed out because of a penalty, Alex Ovechkin scores immediately after
The last minute of the first period was wild. The game looked like it was heading into intermission 1-0, but then the…
Michal Kempny’s first career playoff goal gives Capitals early 1-0 lead in Game One
The Washington Capitals have snatched an early lead in Game One against the Tampa Bay Lightning on the strength of Michal Kempny's…
Caps vs Lightning pregame: New territory (Game One)
The elation from the Washington Capitals round two win over the Pittsburgh Penguins is gone. This team wants more and to get…
AJ Mleczko became the first woman to call an NHL playoff game
AJ Mleczko is a female hockey superhero. Not only is she a Harvard graduate, an Olympic Gold medalist, and a mother of…
Alex Ovechkin opens morning skate again with ‘hot lap’ around Amalie Arena
On Monday, ahead of the Capitals decisive Game Six against the Pittsburgh Penguins, captain Alex Ovechkin took over the traditional "hot lap"…
Game One lines: Andre Burakovsky returns to the Caps lineup, Chandler Stephenson will center third line
The Washington Capitals are in Tampa Bay ready to face off against the Lightning in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final.…
Barry Trotz has crucial advice for you during the Caps-Lightning series: ‘Hydrate’
Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz just got past the second round of the playoffs for the first time in his 19-year…
Alex Ovechkin jokes about Tom Wilson’s sexiness during interview
On Wednesday, two days after their historic second round win over the Penguins, the Capitals returned to Kettler Capitals Iceplex to prepare…
Andre Burakovsky’s return appears imminent as he sheds no-contact jersey
After saying he felt "really good" Wednesday, Andre Burakovsky shed his no-contact jersey and put on a normal sweater for practice Thursday.…
