Alex Ovechkin scores in Capitals’ 4-2 preseason-finale loss to Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals ended the preseason 3-2-1 after losing to the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 at Capital One Arena, Saturday. The game…
TJ Oshie’s big hit on Adam Fantilli is prospect’s ‘Welcome to NHL’ moment
TJ Oshie made his presence known physically in the Capitals' final tune-up of the preseason, Saturday. Oshie pulverized Columbus Blue Jackets top…
Open Thread: Washington Capitals play Columbus Blue Jackets in final preseason game
The Washington Capitals will play their final game of the preseason against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The match-up will be a dress…
Anthony Mantha will not play in Capitals’ final preseason game, considered to be dress rehearsal for season opener
The Washington Capitals announced their roster for their final preseason game, a home tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One…
Sidney Crosby gets into preseason fight with Sabres’ Peyton Krebs after hit on Kris Letang
Up until Friday night, Sidney Crosby had gotten into eight fights in the NHL since he entered the league during the 2005-06…
Ivan Miroshnichenko impresses Spencer Carbery in second NHL preseason game: ‘When he gets that puck across the red line, look out’
Washington Capitals top forward prospect Ivan Miroshnichenko may not have made it onto the scoresheet against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday,…
Dominant first period is enough: Capitals beat Blue Jackets 4-2
The Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Thursday, improving their preseason record to 3-1-1. The Capitals got dirty goals…
Alex Ovechkin to dress for his second preseason game, Capitals recall three from Hershey to play on road against Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals are set to play their fifth game of the preseason on Thursday night. The Caps, who most recently beat…
Connor McMichael impresses with goal and game-high 10 shots in preseason win: ‘He’s developed a lot and it’s on display now’
Connor McMichael had a huge night for the Washington Capitals against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. In McMichael's second game of the…
Capitals will suit up mostly veteran roster against Bruins, Darcy Kuemper to play entire preseason game
The Washington Capitals will take the ice for their fourth game of the preseason Tuesday night. The Caps, who have a 1-1-1…
Matthew Phillips scores goal and tallies assist in ‘really, really important’ game for his chances to make Capitals roster
The Washington Capitals brought in AHL star Matthew Phillips on a one-year, one-way contract this offseason. The diminutive, highly-skilled forward has been…
Hunter Shepard to play full preseason game for Capitals against Red Wings
The Washington Capitals set out on their first road trip of the preseason on Saturday. The Caps are headed to Motown to…
Capitals announce roster for first road preseason game against Detroit Red Wings
The Washington Capitals will play their first road preseason game on Saturday. They'll rematch the Detroit Red Wings who they just beat…
Nicklas Backstrom impresses in first preseason game since 2019: ‘Nicke looked amazing. He looked like himself from 10 years ago.’
Nicklas Backstrom hit the ice last week for his first NHL Training Camp since 2019. In previous offseasons, the veteran Swede dealt…
Spencer Carbery praises new-look power play after win over Red Wings: ‘We have to force teams to defend more than [Ovechkin]’
The Washington Capitals dressed a veteran-laden lineup against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in part so that their new look power…
Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson score in Capitals’ 4-3 preseason victory over Red Wings
The Washington Capitals looked a lot smoother in their second game of the preseason. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery gave jerseys to…
Connor Bedard to make his NHL preseason debut with Chicago Blackhawks
Connor Bedard is set to make his official debut on NHL ice. The 18-year-old phenom will suit up for the Chicago Blackhawks'…
Alex Ovechkin will make his preseason debut against Detroit Red Wings as Capitals look to test out new power play
The Great Eight is ready for some game action. Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced that the first practice group from…
Capitals lose preseason opener to Sabres 4-3 (SO) in Spencer Carbery’s coaching debut
The Washington Capitals lost to the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 (SO) in their first preseason game of the new campaign. In front of…
Open Thread: Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres preseason game
The Washington Capitals open their preseason slate with a 2 pm matinee game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday. The game will be…
