Some loose thoughts about why Brett Leason may be playing over Connor McMichael and Axel Jonsson-Fjallby
We here at RMNB talk behind the scenes as a team and with our friends on our DISCORD server. 95% of the…
Alex Ovechkin misses morning skate with upper-body injury, officially a game-time decision against Islanders
Alex Ovechkin missed the Capitals' morning skate on Tuesday due to the upper-body injury that he suffered Sunday against the Leafs. Ovechkin,…
Why are the Caps so afraid of Connor McMichael?
Connor McMichael was an extra skater at Tuesday's morning skate, suggesting he'll again be a healthy scratch for tonight's game against the…
Dmitry Orlov misses morning skate with lower-body injury, Connor McMichael set to be scratch against Flyers
The Washington Capitals are set to take on the Philadelphia Flyers at home on Tuesday night. It looks like they'll do so…
Garnet Hathaway scratched from game against Lightning due to non-COVID illness
Now we know what issue the Washington Capitals were working through inside the room after its morning skate. Forward Garnet Hathaway will…
Peter Laviolette says Marcus Johansson’s contributions through five games are ‘really good’ but the stats say otherwise
The Washington Capitals acquired Marcus Johansson from the Seattle Kraken for Daniel Sprong, a 2022 fourth-round pick, and a 2023 sixth-round pick…
Connor McMichael appears set to be healthy scratch against Minnesota, Johan Larsson to make Caps debut
The Washington Capitals hit the ice Sunday morning before a date with the Minnesota Wild at Capital One Arena. It's the first…
Lars Eller may play on the wing due to Connor McMichael’s recent strong play at center
Connor McMichael has spent most of his rookie season with the Capitals playing away from his natural position of center. Capitals head…
Connor McMichael and Brett Leason eligible to play in Hershey Bears’ playoff run after Capitals loan them to AHL
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan loaned rookie forwards Connor McMichael and Brett Leason to the AHL's Hershey Bears on Monday. McMichael,…
Peter Laviolette praises Connor McMichael’s ability to create offense and effort to be more responsible defensively
Connor McMichael is a "shoot-y forward" who has created a lot of offense individually this season. In a January story, RMNB's Peter…
Connor McMichael replaces Lars Eller (protocol) at center, Daniel Sprong returns to lineup
The Washington Capitals were back practicing at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday for the first time since returning from their western Canadian…
Alex Ovechkin misses first practice back from All-Star Break, will not play against Canadiens on Thursday
The Washington Capitals held an optional, afternoon practice on Monday. It was their first time hitting the ice as a team since…
Connor McMichael to be the healthy scratch against Sharks
Connor McMichael will not play against the San Jose Sharks, Wednesday. The Washington Capitals' rookie forward will sit after playing sparingly on…
Connor McMichael republishes deleted cuddling photo with Alex Ovechkin: ‘With best friend (part 2)’
The Connor McMichael/Alex Ovechkin deleted photos saga took a shocking and unexpected turn on Tuesday night. McMichael reposted (!) his photo snuggling…
Connor McMichael calls Alex Ovechkin ‘my best friend’ in now-deleted social media posts
As a kid, Connor McMichael loved hockey and envisioned himself as an NHL player. One year, his mom revealed on social media…
Get Connor McMichael some ice time
Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael scored a goal in the team's shootout loss to Minnesota on Saturday night. The game was McMichael's…
Zach Fucale to get second career NHL start, Connor McMichael returns to lineup against Wild
Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette has announced that goaltender Zach Fucale will get his second career NHL start against the Minnesota…
Connor McMichael to be healthy scratched against Blues, Vitek Vanecek latest Capitals player to have illness
The Washington Capitals took the ice at the Enterprise Center for their morning skate in St. Louis, Friday. They will take on…
Lars Eller returns to practice, Connor McMichael likely to sit against Carolina Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals will likely get back one of their missing players during their matinee matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.…
How the Capitals spent the Thanksgiving holiday
The NHL held no games on Thursday in recognition of Thanksgiving, but that did not mean Capitals players had the holiday off.…
