Karl Alzner’s Second Goal of the Season Ignites Caps Comeback (GIF)
Photo: Rob Carr If the Caps squeak into the playoffs, you might have to thank Karl Alzner. Not for his defense —…
All Those Caps Fans’ Celebrations After Brooks Laich’s Goal (GIF)
After going 115 minutes and 43 seconds without scoring a goal, the Washington Capitals scored twice in 32 seconds. The dam had…
#BackyBomb2: Nicklas Backstrom Video Bombs Brooks Laich’s Interview (GIF)
Before the Capitals had another one of those games against the Flyers on Wednesday night, Mike Vogel interviewed Brooks Laich following the morning…
Caps-Flyers Brawl: Three Guys Jump John Erskine, Wayne Simmonds Holds Erskine so Lecavalier Can Punch Him Better (GIF)
Simmonds holds Erskine as Lecavalier connects with a haymaker. Disgraceful. Who had "line brawl" on their Flyers-Capitals bingo card? Really? All of…
Dmitry Orlov Boards Brayden Schenn, May Face Suspension (GIF)
The shame. Dmitry Orlov was having the game of his life. He scoarlov'd twice against the Philadelphia Flyers. He was playing smart,…
Scoarlov II: Jason Chimea’s Leg Lift Makes Way for Dmitry Orlov’s Second
Photo: Rob Carr In the first period, Dmitry Orlov scored his first goal since December 15th. In the second period, Dima got…
Braden Holtby Makes Stretch Armstrong Leg Save (GIF)
For as bad as the Washington Capitals defense has been this season, Braden Holtby has done his best to weather the storm.…
Inconclusive: Nicklas Backstrom’s Almost-Goal Excruciatingly Close to Actually Being a Goal
Masochists: this one is for you. In the first period, Nicklas Backstrom thought he scored what looked to be goal number 13…
Scoarlov: Dmitry Orlov Scores Second Goal of Year with Perfect Shot From Slot (GIF)
The Washington Capitals had their second straight matinee on Sunday, this time taking on the Philadelphia Flyers. And on Washington's first goal…
Alex Ovechkin Juggles the Puck Again (Video)
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has unrivaled puck skills. So much so that juggling the puck has become easy for him. In…
Brad Marchand Slashes Joel Ward in Leg and in Other Places (GIF)
Brad Marchand is called a pest. That's the polite way of saying he's a miserable player of middling ability who's mostly known…
Alex Ovechkin’s 800th Career Point
In a season full of historic accomplishments, Alex Ovechkin had another in Boston on Saturday. The 28-year-old Washington Capitals captain became the…
Braden Holtby Almost Scores on Himself (GIF)
The Washington Capitals killed off a two-minute five-on-three Boston Bruins power play in the first period, which could have even been classified…
Nicklas Backstrom Scores Goal in First Game Back After Olympics Doping Suspension (GIF)
Photo: Robert Mayer This has been the worst week of Nicklas Backstrom's professional career. After being one of Sweden's best players in…
Alex Ovechkin Nabs Three Points, Scores Game Winner Against Panthers in First Game Back from Olympics
Photo: Robert Mayer In his first game back since the crushing disappointment of Sochi, Alex Ovechkin did what Alex Ovechkin does, scoring…
The Mike Green vs Tim Thomas Breakaway: What the Actual Hell (GIF)
The Florida Panthers had erased two two-goal leads on Monday night, but the Capitals had a chance to finish them off late…
Bad First Shift Back: Mikhail Grabovski Falls Down Awkwardly, Questionable to Return
A month and three days ago, the Washington Capitals lost one of their best players when Mikhail Grabovski injured his ankle after being…
Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson Infinitely Ride Bikes in Sochi (GIF)
Photo: Aftonbladet One of our most read articles during the Sochi Olympics had nothing to do with hockey, which I guess at this…
Marcus Johansson Receives Silver Medal in Sochi (GIF)
Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson may have been devastated after Sweden's 3-0 loss to Canada, but he accomplished a lot in his…
Brouwer Rangers Give Troy Brouwer Giant Balloons in Honor of 100th Goal
Photo: Capital Hill's @md_dc Saturday morning was a time for ceremonial hockey hardware to be awarded. Team Finland beat John Carlson and…
