Why Is Alex Ovechkin Shirtless This Time?
Photo: @a0gr8 Over the weekend, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin posted a shirtless selfie on Instagram. Again. As this is a regular…
The Other Side: Evgeni Malkin Talks About Comparisons to Evgeny Kuznetsov
Photo: Justin K. Aller It is silly to compare Evgeny Malkin (500+ games, Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe, Hart, two Art Ross Trophies) to…
Exclusive: Evgeny Kuznetsov Talks to RMNB About His First Day in America
Photo: Chris Gordon Sunday was Evgeny Kuznetsov's first full day as an official Washington Capital, and we were all over it. Our…
Team Russia Knocked Out: Reactions and Sad Photos
Photo: AP It started off so well. Ilya Kovalchuk scored early in the first period of Russia's quarterfinals game against Finland, but…
Bros or Foes? Alex Ovechkin Slashes Olympic Teammate Evgeni Malkin’s Wrist (GIF)
Can someone explain to me if Russian superstars Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin are friends or not? First, they were doods. Then…
Don Cherry Credits Oates For Ovechkin’s Turnaround, Says “Ovi No Longer Runs Around Aimlessly Trying to Kill Someone”
In the new age of sports media, if you're a superstar who has not won a championship or somewhat improved your stats…
KHL Signing Open Thread
After midnight came and went, hockey's biggest league is now out of order and NHL stars are free to sign contracts withh Russia's…
Everything is Happening! Pens beat Caps 4-3 (OT)
Photo credit: Justin K. Aller Yawn. These Washington Capitals / Pittsburgh Penguins games are always such tedious affairs. Nothing interesting ever happens.…
The NHL is Back on Russian Airwaves
After long negotiations, the Russian National Broadcasting Company (VGTRK) has secured the rights to broadcast the NHL on their sports channels (free…
Alex Semin: Bettman Has Never Been to Siberia!
Photo credit: Mitchell Layton In his first game back since January 8th, Alex Semin led the Capitals with four shots on goal…
Alex Ovechkin: “Hang On, Malych. Such is Life.”
Photo credit: Greg Fiume In Sunday's matinee against their most hated rival, the Washington Capitals had their second straight dominant performance, beating…
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s Sophomore Year in KHL: Numbers, Highlights, and Showmanship
When a Caps Prospect goes above and beyond the call of duty, a one paragraph summary in Prospect Watch does not suffice.…
Alex Ovechkin, Ilya Kovalchuk Play Charity Game In Russia
Sunday per Championat.ru, Washington Capitals Superstar Alex Ovechkin and recently-signed New Jersey Devil Ilya Kovalchuk held a charity hockey game at Sokolniki…
What Is Alex Semin Worth In Fantasy Hockey?
"Is it October yet?" takes a back seat to "Is it Draft Day yet?" for us Fantasy Hockey poolies. We eagerly wait…
Would Willie Mitchell Be An Upgrade On The Caps Blueline?
Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images North America "We need a blueliner" is a typical Caps Fan's lament this offseason (second only to…
Russian Machine Sometimes Breaks: Laich Will Miss a Few Games
In just a few hours, the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins will face off for the second-t0-last time ever before the playoffs…
What Went Wrong With Team Russia?
Alex Ovechkin and his friends have left Vancouver by now, and surely that's a good thing. For the greatest conglomeration of hockey…
Russian Lessons Part III: Who Is The Most Popular Hockey Player in Russia?
[Ed Note: First, RMNB taught you how to correctly pronounce the names of some of Russia's Best Hockey Players. Second, RMNB taught…
Ovechkin Ignores The American Media, Briefly Takes Questions From Russian Journalists After Game
Russia defeated the Czech Republic 4-2 today and it was Alex Ovechkin's "Hit Heard 'Round Vancouver" that forced the key turnover from…
Alex Ovechkin Destroys Jaromir Jagr, Russia Wins 4-2
Clearly, Alex Ovechkin hasn't had enough Big Hits in the Olympics yet. In the third period of a game that would allow…
