Half of all NHL teams have plans or are already allowing some fans back at arenas
The Pittsburgh Penguins became the latest NHL team on Monday to announce that they would allow fans back to their home arena…
Evgeny Kuznetsov on his difficult bout with COVID-19: I ‘almost cried happy tears when I realized I can walk and breathe’ again
Evgeny Kuznetsov conducted a Russian language interview with Sport24's Alena Grebenkova while the Capitals were in Pittsburgh earlier this week. During the…
The Washington Capitals have not yet arrived
If you go the NHL's stat site, go to teams, and then sort by goals against per game, you see the Capitals…
Jakub Vrana explains how he ended up the COVID-19 Unavailability List
In a surprise announcement, Jakub Vrana landed on the NHL's COVID-19 Unavailability List on February 6. Vrana had missed practice earlier in…
Lars Eller on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols: ‘We have to do more’
Three East Division teams are paused due to COVID-19 outbreaks while 50 NHL players overall are sidelined (as of February 10) due…
The Flyers-Capitals game has been postponed
Whoops! I spoke too soon. TSN's Frank Seravalli is reporting that the Flyers-Capitals game has been postponed.
Ilya Samsonov says he had trouble breathing and walking while struggling through COVID-19
After battling through COVID-19 symptoms, Evgeny Kuznetsov said he was just "happy to be alive". Meanwhile, Ilya Samsonov, the Capitals' star 23-year-old…
Jakub Vrana added to NHL’s COVID-19 Unavailability List
Well, this is not optimal. The Capitals have lost another star player for the time being. Jakub Vrana was added to the…
John Walton sidelined from calling upcoming Capitals games after being exposed to COVID-19
John Walton shared some difficult news on Saturday. The longtime voice of the Capitals will not be calling the next few Capitals…
Report: Ilya Samsonov tested positive for COVID-19 after Penguins game
The Washington Post's Samantha Pell is reporting that Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov has tested positive for COVID-19. The team learned of Samsonov's…
Nastya Ovechkina criticizes NHL after Alex Ovechkin, Caps’ Russians placed on league’s COVID unavailability list
Alex Ovechkin's wife, Nastya, took to Instagram on Thursday to share her thoughts on the Russian Capitals' placement on the NHL's COVID-19…
TJ Oshie does a PSA for mask-wearing: ‘I wear a mask and you should, too.’
Not only is TJ Oshie a good hockey player, but he's also a responsible citizen. The Capitals' right-wing recently filmed a PSA…
How the pandemic has changed things for Capitals’ season-ticket holders: ‘I’m supposed to be there but I can’t’
When a community is hurting and in need of hope and inspiration, sports is a platform where people can come together and…
NHL: 17 different players on the Dallas Stars tested positive for COVID-19 during training camp
The Dallas Stars were forced to postpone their first three games of the season (at least) and now we're learning more about…
Vancouver Canucks become fourth NHL team with COVID-19 related cancellations during training camp
The Vancouver Canucks, who feature former Capitals Braden Holtby, Nate Schmidt, and Jay Beagle on their roster, were forced to cancel their…
Dallas Stars postpone games after 6 players contract COVID-19
The NHL just announced that an outbreak of the novel coronavirus will keep the Dallas Stars off the ice until at least…
Florida Panthers announce that a limited number of fans will be allowed at all home games this season
The Florida Panthers will not be deterred by the pandemic. Taking advantage of lax rules from the state of Florida, the Panthers…
The NHL is ‘planning the private purchase’ of a COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the 2020-21 season
A key FDA panel recommended the approval of Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Thursday (17-4; 1 abstaining), marking…
South Carolina Stingrays play first game since ECHL’s 2019-20 season canceled due to COVID-19
Hockey has officially returned to The Palmetto State. The ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays faced off against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits at Bon…
Junior hockey league, QMJHL, pauses its season until January 3 due to worsening pandemic
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is suspending its season due to the intensifying coronavirus pandemic. Capitals' first-round pick Hendrix Lapierre plays…
