Tom Wilson is one of many Caps players hitting the ice away from MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia.
Wednesday, Wilson’s trainer, Daniel Bochner, took video of the Capitals’ top-line right wing skating and doing drills at Scotiabank Pond in Toronto – Tom’s hometown.
The Nats and Caps’ friendship continues to be the greatest thing.
Wednesday, Juan Soto showed off his excitement about the NHL’s 24-team playoff announcement. The Nationals’ superstar outfielder took to Instagram to say, “We need hockey back 🥺🥺🥺.”
Within minutes, Jakub Vrana was made fun of by Carl Hagelin in the comments.
Carl Hagelin did an interview with Swedish journalist Patrick Ekwall that was published Saturday. During the nearly 11-minute chat, the Capitals third-line forward talked about how his life has been during quarantine and revealed that he returned to his native Sweden in April, nearly a month after the NHL suspended the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hagelin, who recently began skating again, believes players will return for NHL camps in June, though he admitted he was an optimistic person.
“I think the league can start again,” Hagelin said. “I don’t know if we’ll go directly to the playoffs or if we’ll be able to have a few games first, but my thought is that in some way, the team will get back together at the beginning of June. And then maybe games will start again in July, August, September. That’s my dream, but I know just as little as everybody else.”
Ekwall also asked Hagelin to compare and contrast what it’s been like in Sweden and America. The two also mocked President Trump who said in April during a press conference that an “injection inside” the body with a disinfectant could help fight the coronavirus.
“You haven’t tried disinfectant?” Patrick Ekwall asked.
“Not yet, maybe in a few days!” Hagelin responded.
The interview is translated by reader Wendy Shoemaker and proofed and edited by RMNB’s Magnus Cadelin.
By Ian Oland 2 months ago
On January 5, the Washington Capitals overcame a two-goal deficit in the final minute of the third period to beat the San Jose Sharks in overtime. A comeback of this nature was the first in franchise history. 13 days later, the Caps one-upped themselves against the New York Islanders — one of the best shutdown teams in the third period — and former bench boss Barry Trotz.
The Capitals faced a 4-1 deficit after Devon Toews beat Braden Holtby wide open in front of the net with 2:35 left in the second period. The fourth-line forward then added insult to injury, flapping his arms and mocking Evgeny Kuznetsov with the bird celebration.
The complexion of the game changed after that.
By Ian Oland 6 months ago
Nicklas Backstrom had a request for the Flyers ahead of Wednesday Night Rivalry game in Philadelphia, PA: Might he have a few t-shirts?
Backstrom and teammate and fellow Swede Carl Hagelin received and donned black shirts with purple text bearing the number 23 and the words “Oskar Strong.”
23-year-old Flyers’ forward Oskar Lindblom was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer, Ewing sarcoma, in December 2019. He’s expected to miss the remainder of the season.
By Brennin Weiswerda 6 months ago
ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals took to the ice Saturday afternoon ahead of their Sunday matinee against the San Jose Sharks. The team was without Evgeny Kuznetsov, who was dealing with the flu. But the Caps had fun anyway.
From Travis Boyd giving away his stick to a young fan, to Nic Dowd helping a trainer hydrate, here are a few snapshots from practice.
By Elizabeth Kong 6 months ago
For those of you who are fans of hockey players with wicked salad, I have some exciting news to share.
Thursday, the Washington Capitals announced that the team will be giving away a Carl Hagelin bobblehead and Capitals t-shirt to all fans who donate blood at their blood drive on Saturday, February 1 from 7 AM to 5 PM.
And this is a bobblehead you’re going to want to have in your collection.
The Washington Capitals rang in the new year in style. Alex Ovechkin and Nastya Ovechkina hosted a New Year’s Eve party for the Caps Russians, including Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov, and Ilya Samsonov, as well as their own personal friends.
“happy new year from the Ovechkin family,in 2020!health,love,best of luck!🎉🎊🎈” Ovechkin wrote on Instagram.
Richard Panik just had his prettiest play as a Capital.
The third-line right-wing went through-the-legs to find Carl Hagelin for the game-tying goal.
The third-period forced overtime against the world-beating Blue Jackets.
By Ian Oland 6 months ago
The Washington Capitals celebrated Christmas on Wednesday the same way we all did – with gifts, extravagant meals (that may or may not involve the President of the United States), and special holiday attire.
Here’s a look at how your favorite Capitals players (or Bears) celebrated the holiday.
By Ian Oland 6 months ago
