Observations from the Capitals’ fourth preseason game, a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals played their final road game of the 2025 preseason against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. The Caps,…
Connor McMichael breaks out classic Hershey Bears ROAR celebration after scoring preseason goal at Giant Center: ‘For old times’ sake. I’m glad I got a chance to do it.’
Connor McMichael was part of the first Hershey Bears team ever to do the now-famous ROAR celebration, created by two-time Calder Cup…
Giant Center selling shirts of vintage Hershey Bears players like Connor McMichael, Aliaksei Protas, and John Carlson at team store
The Hershey Bears are honoring their 20-year long affiliation with the Washington Capitals in more ways than just a new alternate jersey…
Connor McMichael joins Capitals informal skates
Connor McMichael is back in DC ahead of his sixth season in the NHL. The 24-year-old forward rejoined his teammates on the…
Spencer Carbery plans to begin training camp with Connor McMichael as Capitals’ third-line center: ‘I look at it as trying to balance out those top three lines’
Spencer Carbery already has the answer to one of the biggest questions surrounding the Washington Capitals heading into this year's training camp.…
Chris Patrick believes Spencer Carbery will start next season with Connor McMichael playing center: ‘But if he has to make an adjustment, he will’
One of the biggest questions facing the Washington Capitals' top brass heading into the 2025-26 season is where to play 24-year-old forward…
Connor McMichael: 2024-25 season review
This was the season we knew Connor McMichael was capable of. By the Numbers 26 Goals 31 Assists 82 Games played 17…
These are the souvenirs Capitals players kept after Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin has been collecting his own gear and other players' sticks since the start of his NHL career. An avid hockey…
Braden Holtby, Nicklas Backstrom, and Carey Price headline Alzner Foundation’s 2025 Swing into Summer charity softball game
McLEAN, VA -- A slew of sports stars from DC and beyond stepped up to the plate on Saturday for the 2025…
Chris Patrick would like to ‘be ahead of the curve’ with Capitals’ restricted free agents after seeing Oilers lose two players to offer sheets last summer
Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick is ready to play defense with a couple of important soon-to-be restricted free agents on his…
Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael spotted at casino in viral photo
Washington Capitals players have been keeping themselves busy since being eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the postseason on Thursday. The latest…
Capitals willing to be aggressive during offseason but the goal is to get younger: ‘We’re transitioning from a mature, older team’
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals took big steps during the 2024-25 season. A year after barely making the playoffs, the Capitals…
Connor McMichael wants to play center and sign long-term contract with Capitals: ‘I want to be here for a very long time, as long as possible’
Connor McMichael had a breakout 2024-25 season. The 24-year-old forward recorded new single-season career highs in goals (26), assists (31), and points…
Connor McMichael scores ‘huge goal’ in Game 2, makes unbelievable diving defensive play to preserve Capitals’ lead late in third period
The Washington Capitals had another late-game lead to protect, and on Thursday, they did what it took to close things out. Connor…
Alex Ovechkin introduces Capitals teammates to Pat McAfee by their nicknames on team plane: ‘Without them, I would never reach that milestone’
Alex Ovechkin was a guest on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show as the Washington Capitals were boarding their team plane and preparing to…
Brandon Duhaime gets revenge for Connor McMichael with decisive win in fight over Jalen Chatfield
Brandon Duhaime stepped up for one of his teammates against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. The high-energy winger sought out a…
Spencer Carbery didn’t like Jalen Chatfield’s takedown of Connor McMichael. Rod Brind’Amour: ‘The media’s the one that (made drama out of) it.’
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals will play on home ice Thursday for the first time since Alex Ovechkin’s 895th career goal,…
Tom Wilson’s run-in with Sebastian Aho leads to 120 penalty minutes and 8 misconducts in third period of Capitals-Hurricanes game: ‘Who’s going to protect you?’
If the Washington Capitals or Carolina Hurricanes want to win the Stanley Cup this season, they'll likely have to go through each…
Jalen Chatfield will not receive supplemental discipline from NHL Player Safety for his takedown of Connor McMichael
Connor McMichael and Jalen Chatfield dropped the gloves late in the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals. While no significant…
Jalen Chatfield slams a helmet-less Connor McMichael to the ice in dangerous end to fight
The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes combined for 142 penalty minutes in Wednesday's game at Lenovo Center, with 122 minutes in the…
