Alex Ovechkin tells story of why he once taped a toilet plunger to his stick at Capitals practice
Alex Ovechkin is not one to usually mess around with his hockey sticks, but he made a funny exception during the 2011-12…
Pierre Turgeon reveals what Dale Hunter told him after controversial hit in 1993 Stanley Cup Playoffs: ‘He didn’t realize I’d scored’
On April 28, 1993, the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders did battle in Game 6 of the 1993 Patrick Division Semifinals.…
Former Capitals head coach Dale Hunter and brother Mark will lead Team Canada at 2026 World Junior Championship
Dale Hunter will be tasked with bringing Team Canada back to World Juniors glory. The former Washington Capitals bench boss was named…
Alex Ovechkin really did not like playing for defense-first Dale Hunter: ‘He was on his own wavelength’
Alex Ovechkin has had eight different coaches as a member of the Washington Capitals, dating back to his first bench boss, Glen…
Dale Hunter wins 900th career OHL game with London Knights as players drench him in locker room
Alex Ovechkin isn't the only Capitals legend to get drenched in the locker room after a big milestone this season. Former Capitals…
Connor McMichael scores goal, wins gold with Canada at 2020 World Junior Championship
Connor McMichael won the World Junior Championship with Team Canada, Sunday. The Capitals' 2019 first-round pick scored a goal in the third…
A joking Alex Ovechkin on how Auston Matthews can improve defensively: ‘Call Dale Hunter’
Until winning a Stanley Cup, Alex Ovechkin was a lightning rod for criticism. National analysts looked for anything to explain the Capitals'…
Dale Hunter named head coach of Team Canada’s 2020 World Junior Championship team
Longtime Capitals captain Dale Hunter was named head coach of Team Canada's 2020 World Junior team on Tuesday. Hunter's assistants will be…
George McPhee reached out to Dale Hunter to see if he’d return to the NHL with the Vegas Golden Knights
In Elliotte Friedman's latest 30 Thoughts column, the Sportsnet journalist revealed what could have been a very interesting addition to the Vegas…
These Caps Fans Baked Dale Hunter’s Cookies
This guest post comes from reader Nicole (seen in the center of the photo), who was kind enough to reach out to us…
Another Culinary Hockey Nostalgia Bomb: Capital Cuisine
Photos: John F. Earlier this month, we introduced you to the Hartford Whalers 1990-91 cookbook, a Christmas gift given to comedian John Hodgman. When reader…
Why Elliotte Friedman Thinks the Inclusion of Joel Ward Killed Potential Patrick Sharp Trade
Elliotte Friedman is one of the most connected and respected journalists in hockey. On Friday morning, Friedman released his latest 30 Thoughts…
Making Trades on Draft Day Cost the Capitals Two Hall of Famers
On Wednesday, the Washington Capitals published a guide for the upcoming NHL draft (June 27th), and it is awesome. One thing that…
Different Pages: Did George McPhee and Adam Oates Get Along?
Photo: Chris Gordon After this season, with the futures of Adam Oates and George McPhee in doubt, many wondered what the relationship…
Craig Berube Becomes Third Player From Caps’ Stanley Cup Final Team to Become NHL Head Coach
Photo credit: Matt Slocum When Peter Laviolette was panic-fired Monday morning for his team shooting 2.4% through three games at even strength,…
Tom Wilson Scores Playoff Hat Trick Against Dale Hunter’s London Knights
Photo credit: Plymouth Whalers Washington Capitals first-round pick Tom Wilson put up another impressive playoff performance. In game two against regular-season champions…
Olie Kolzig: Ovechkin’s Going to be a Very Happy Hockey Player Under Oates
Photo credit: Chris Gordon Olie Kolzig is remembered as the greatest goalie in Capitals history. A staple in Washington’s net for over…
This is a Garage League and Other Lockout Lessons
I guess it’s appropriate to start by saying that we’re all unimaginably happy about the return of hockey. That said, we’ve learned…
Michal Neuvirth’s Heel Turn: Dishing on Alex Semin and Why He’s Glad Dale Hunter Left
Photo credit: Joel Auerbach When we last left Caps goalie Michal Neuvirth, he was calling Braden Holtby his weakest competition and patting…
Farewell, Dean Evason
Photo credit: Chris Gordon Tuesday afternoon was a busy time for ex-Capitals coaches, as Dale Hunter was officially re-hired to be the…
