Brooks Orpik’s wife Erin gives birth to couple’s second child, Brooklyn
Tuesday at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, a large banner was hung above the rink, congratulating defenseman Brooks Orpik and wife Erin on the…
The many personalities and faces of the Caps’ Team Photo Day
On Monday, the Capitals took to the ice at Kettler for their annual team photo. Everyone came out fresh, cleaned, and groomed…
Dmitry Orlov tackles Tom Wilson and other fun photos from Friday’s practice
The Washington Capitals held a full-practice on Friday morning. It was obvious the team was still pumped up from their shoot out…
Nate Schmidt, half of Caps best D pair, is scratched again
According to The Washington Post's Isabelle Khurshudyan, Nate Schmidt will serve as the team's seventh defenseman for the rest of the season…
Tom Wilson sticks up for Brooks Orpik, fights Ryan White
With 2:52 remaining in the second period, Evgeny Kuznetsov scored a powerplay goal to put the Caps up 3-0 over the Wild. The…
Brooks Orpik calls out teammates after fourth-straight loss: We need to make hockey our first priority
After getting off to the second-best start in franchise history, the Washington Capitals have hit a figurative wall over the last week.…
Matt Niskanen will miss tonight’s game against Edmonton with lower-body injury
On Thursday, the Washington Capitals recalled forward Riley Barber and defenseman Aaron Ness from Hershey. They both may play tonight. After the…
Player Gift Baskets: Russian vodka signed by Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, and Orlov highlights Caps’ Better Halves auction
The Capitals Better Halves are auctioning off their annual gift baskets. The themed baskets include autographed items and jerseys from all your…
Capitals hang out with fans at Topgolf for charity event ‘Wish Upon A Par’ (Photos)
On Monday, the Capitals spent their day at Topgolf for Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic's Wish Upon A Par. The event gave Caps fans a…
Brooks Orpik pummels a taunting Steve Ott during Caps’ hockey fight of the year (Video)
Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik doesn't fight much, but when he does, his opponent's face will be vigorously punched. During a Saturday…
Brooks Orpik calls Andre Burakovsky’s ‘bad luck’ injury a broken hand
Friday afternoon, Barry Trotz updated reporters on the injury Andre Burakovsky suffered against the Red Wings. "Obviously it’s a hand injury," Trotz…
You can go golfing with the Caps in team’s latest charity event, ‘Wish Upon A Par’
Tuesday morning, the Capitals announced that then will be hosting a new charity event this month, the Wish Upon a Par golf tournament. Wish…
John Carlson, Brooks Orpik, and Andre Burakovsky attend classic Cavaliers-Wizards game
In what Steve Buckhantz called “one of the best regular season games" he's ever seen, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards…
Hit of the year candidate: Brooks Orpik breaks both Taylor Hall and Taylor Hall’s stick
The Caps and Devils were humming along during a boring third period and then WHAM! Brooks Orpik happened. As he skated into…
Saturday Practice Photos: Braden Holtby playfully slashes Nate Schmidt after scoring
The Washington Capitals held an optional practice in front of a full house, Saturday. Half the team, including Head Coach Barry Trotz,…
Taylor Chorney should never ever play over Nate Schmidt
Taylor Chorney scored on Sunday night to give the Capitals a win over the Ottawa Senators. The game-winner was a great release…
Brooks Orpik’s big hit on Curtis Lazar (GIFs)
Big bopper Brooks Orpik had the hit of the game in the second period, erasing Curtis Lazar into the glass. The Senators…
Brooks Orpik thrives playing with Nate Schmidt
Brooks Orpik entered the season looking at a reduced role. Formerly deployed as a shutdown defender during his time in Washington, Orpik's…
Jay Beagle is now on pace for 17 goals this season
The Caps have been hurting for goals of late, so on Monday night they went to the well. They went to the…
Hail, hail Brooks Orpik and Nate Schmidt: Snapshot 1
Peter introduced the weekly snapshot during the 2013 season. The snapshot is a weekly look at Caps players in a few key…
