Barry Trotz praises Jay Beagle with dog puns
After Tuesday's morning skate in Winnipeg, Capitals head coach Barry Trotz made his usual stop to chat with the media. While answering…
The Caps second period against Detroit was abysmal, and Braden Holtby spoke to the team about it at intermission
We should all rejoice that the Washington Capitals stole a point against the Detroit Red Wings Sunday evening, because the team's second…
Barry Trotz will scratch Andre Burakovsky Friday against Columbus: ‘He just hasn’t found his game’
Tuesday night, Andre Burakovsky was benched for the entire third period of the Caps' 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Burakovsky…
Okay, and this is the last time I’ll say it: the Caps aren’t a shot-quality team
So I guess we're doing this again. The Washington Capitals are winning fewer games and winning by narrower margins than they had…
The Caps new lines are very good
At the morning skate on Tuesday, the Caps forward lines were juggled again. The new lines are the exact lines the Caps…
Philipp Grubauer on if Alex Tuch’s game-winning goal was goalie interference: ‘I don’t know what that call is anymore’
The Washington Capitals lost 4-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights Sunday, suffering their second consecutive loss to the expansion team this season.…
Here are the gift baskets up for grabs in the annual Caps Better Halves auction
The time of year has come for the Capitals Better Halves gift baskets auction. As in previous years, all of the baskets…
After being scratched two games, Jakub Vrana will likely play against the Golden Knights. Barry Trotz believes ‘it’s been a pretty good learning moment.’
For the second time this season, Barry Trotz has benched talented rookie Jakub Vrana for inconsistent play. Vrana has 10 goals in…
Former expansion team coach Barry Trotz on the Vegas Golden Knights: ‘They’re not a real expansion team just to let you know’
During the 1998-99 season, the expansion Nashville Predators played their inaugural season in the NHL. Led by current Caps head coach Barry…
Caps fans take slapshots with four-time Olympic medalist Jenny Potter at Hockey ‘n Heels (Photos)
Washington Capitals fans enjoyed a girls' night out at Hockey 'n Heels at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Tuesday evening. The Scarlet Caps hosted…
Barry Trotz is benching Jakub Vrana again
Wednesday night against the Flyers, Barry Trotz will give current fourth-line forward Jakub Vrana a new role: nacho duty. The rookie forward,…
Barry Trotz to play Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby on same line again during All-Star Game
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby were once bitter rivals. Now, according to Ovechkin, they're "best friends". And Sunday, the two future Hall…
Barry Trotz says he is ‘not that concerned’ about Evgeny Kuznetsov’s injury
Barry Trotz is in Tampa to coach the Metropolitan Division All-Stars. Saturday, during All-Star media availability, NBC Sports Washington's Tarik El-Bashir asked…
Barry Trotz makes line changes after Caps lose both games coming out of their bye week
Friday night, the Washington Capitals lost their second-consecutive game, falling to the Montreal Canadiens 3-2. The loss was the second for the…
Braden Holtby named to the 2018 NHL All-Star Game while John Carlson gets snubbed
Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby was named to Metropolitan Division All-Star Team on Wednesday. This will be the third-straight All-Star Game for the…
TJ Oshie remains on third line after ‘clicking’ with Eller and Connolly
Barry Trotz seems to be sticking with some lineup changes he made during the Capitals' 4-3 overtime win against the St. Louis…
Barry Trotz will coach the Metropolitan All Stars at the 2018 All-Star Game. It’s the third ASG nod of his career.
For the second time in four seasons coaching the Capitals, Barry Trotz will serve as a head coach during the All-Star Game.…
TJ Oshie reunites with Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin on Capitals first line
Despite a goal explosion in Carolina, Capitals head coach Barry Trotz tweaked the lines at Wednesday's practice ahead of a four-day break…
Barry Trotz on if Nathan Walker will stay with the Capitals: ‘He needs to play hockey’
Nathan Walker re-joined the Capitals today after an eventful three weeks. On November 30, the Caps tried to sneak Walker through waivers…
Barry Trotz privately apologized to Kevin Shattenkirk for his recent critical comments
Two weeks ago, the Capitals played the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena. Before the game, head coach Barry Trotz was…
