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All-Russian leadership: Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin the captain, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov the alternates against Vegas and Carolina

The Washington Capitals might have had a pretty incredible first against the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights the last two nights.

With usual alternate captains Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson, TJ Oshie, and Tom Wilson all out due to injury, Peter Laviolette gave Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov the A’s and the opportunity to serve under Alex Ovechkin on the leadership team.

This appears (but is not confirmed) to be the first time in franchise history there were all Russian players as Capitals’ captains during games.

Note: It’s worth pointing out that this is almost impossible to 100 percent confirm due to the historical data of alternate captains not being public.

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By Ian Oland 11 months ago

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Alex Ovechkin was named captain 12 years ago. The Capitals have more standings points than any other NHL team since then.

Alex Ovechkin was named the captain of the Washington Capitals before a home game against the Montreal Canadiens on January 5, 2010. The nod came seven days after GM George McPhee traded the Caps’ then-captain, Chris Clark, to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ovechkin, 24, was the third-youngest captain in the NHL at the time, behind only Sidney Crosby, 22, and Jonathan Toews, 21.

“It means a lot,” Ovechkin, in his fifth NHL season, said in a press conference that night. “It shows they trust me.”

He added, “If I need to say something (in the locker room), I’m going to say something. I’m just going to show (how to lead) on the ice and if I need to say something, I will.” The Capitals would go on to win that night, 4-2, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Fast forward 12 years later, the Capitals have reaped the rewards and celebrated the milestone on social media.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Caps Pups, Biscuit and Captain, meet for the first time

A meeting of the minds recently occurred between the two best boys in Capitals history.

New Caps Pup, Biscuit, met old Caps Pup, Captain, and they were both very excited to smell each other.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 years ago

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Capitals team dog, Captain, completes training and matched with local US veteran

The Washington Capitals’ team pup, Captain, has spent the last two years accepting your pets and putting smiles on faces at Capital One Arena and MedStar Capitals Iceplex. But that was all training for a bigger purpose.

On Wednesday, the Capitals announced that Captain officially completed his schooling and has been paired with a local US veteran, retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Mark Gwathmey.

The two were recently introduced at the team’s practice facility and took pictures together.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Capitals pup, Captain, attends final game as team dog

Captain, the Capitals’ adorable adopted puppy, attended his final game as team dog on Saturday.

“what an amazing last 17 months of being a hockey dog !!” Captain wrote on his personal dog phone. “from my debut, developing my skills and meeting all my best hockey pals, ive had the bestest time with the caps ! but its almost time for me to go off and do what ive been training for my whole life! i’ll still be posting here as i go to training camp in a few days so keep following along !! and today im seeing my buds for the last time as a member of team.”

The Capitals and Captain documented the day and it was pawesome.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Watch the Caps’ dogs and National Zoo pandas playing in the snow

The Washington DC area was blanketed with several inches of snow on Sunday and Monday as two storms converged off the east coast.

Not only was the snowfall beautiful to look at, but it was also fun to play in.

Here are some of our favorite doggos and pandas playing in the snow.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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The Washington Nationals will be at the Capitals’ home opener… well, kinda!

The Washington Capitals will have fans in the building for their home opener tonight at Capital One Arena – kinda, sorta. Okay, not really.

The Capitals have placed cardboard cutouts of fans and some famous people around the 100 and 200 levels.

Here are some of team’s special cardboard guests.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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How the Capitals spent their snow day ❄️

A nor’easter dumped snow in DC Wednesday and Thursday for the first time this season. For many Capitals, the flakes were a welcome sight as many of them spent their childhoods in much colder climates.

Here’s a look at how they spent their snow day.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Capitals dog, Captain, featured in first hockey card with Alex Ovechkin

Upper Deck released its latest series of hockey cards on November 18. Entitled 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1, the set is highlighted by Alexis Lafreniere’s Young Guns rookie card. But it also features a furry friend Capitals fans love.

Captain, the Washington Capitals’ adopted team pup, has a rookie card in the set, too.

Well, sort of.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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