Salary cap woes force Capitals to send down Ilya Samsonov to recall a healthy forward
Ilya Samsonov gave up four goals on 39 shots during the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens Friday. Saturday morning, the…
Ilya Samsonov will start instead of Braden Holtby against the Toronto Maple Leafs
From Wednesday's morning skate, it appears that the starting goalie for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs will be rookie Ilya…
Todd Reirden dodges question about playing Ilya Samsonov over Braden Holtby
The early part of any NHL season can be chaotic. The Capitals started the season with a difficult schedule and have two…
John Carlson and Ilya Samsonov lead the NHL in several statistical categories
It's early and small sample sizes are chaotic, but several Washington Capitals players are off to a statistically strong start to the…
The good and not-so-good of the 2019-20 Caps through six games
We're only two weeks into the 2019-20 season, but we've already learned so much. We've learned that maybe opponents should cover Ovechkin…
These photos from the Capitals Canine Calendar photoshoot will make you want to adopt every dog on Earth
ARLINGTON, VA -- The best day of the Washington Capitals season, in this author's humble opinion, occurred Monday when Caps players participated…
Ilya Samsonov makes 25 saves in first NHL win, gets pied in the face by Tom Wilson
Ilya Samsonov won his first game in the NHL on Friday against the New York Islanders. The 22-year-old Russian made 25 saves…
Todd Reirden explains how he’ll split starts between Braden Holtby and Ilya Samsonov
Todd Reirden has a delicate situation to manage this season. Braden Holtby, the Washington Capitals' incumbent starter, is one of the best…
Ilya Samsonov will back up Braden Holtby as Capitals place Pheonix Copley on waivers
In a shocking move, the Washington Capitals placed Pheonix Copley on waivers Wednesday. Copley signed a three-year contract last season to keep…
‘The decision has not been made.’ The Capitals are considering having Ilya Samsonov back up Braden Holtby this season.
Every Training Camp there are surprises. And on Saturday, Todd Reirden said after the Capitals' final Training Camp practice that a decision…
Alex Ovechkin and Capitals teammates attend DC United game, hang out with Wayne Rooney
The DC United defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in front of a raucous crowd at Audi Field, Sunday night. And by raucous…
Ilya Samsonov makes bonkers stick save during Hurricanes breakaway attempt
Hi, Ilya Samsonov is here and he would like to remind you that he is the Caps goalie of the future. Saturday…
Alex Ovechkin celebrates 34th birthday with Russian teammates after Capitals preseason game
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin turned 34 years-old on Tuesday but celebrated his birthday with his family, friends, and teammates the very…
Doing TopGolf with Alex Alexeyev and Ilya Samsonov looks like the most fun thing ever
A quick story: The first time I tried to drive a golf ball at TopGolf was at the Wish Upon A Par…
Here’s how the Capitals are spending Labor Day weekend
A significant portion of the Washington Capitals roster has returned to DC over the last few weeks to participate in informal practices…
Vitek Vanecek explains his friendly rivalry with Ilya Samsonov in Hershey
2018-19 AHL All-Star Vitek Vanecek hasn't received much buzz to be the Capitals goaltender of the future despite strong play in the…
Ilya Samsonov arrives back in Washington DC
Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov is back from Russia a month before the start of training camp. The Capitals 2015 first-round pick posted…
Ilya Samsonov gets married to longtime girlfriend in hometown of Magnitogorsk
Twenty-two-year-old Capitals prospect Ilya Samsonov is now married. Saturday, the Caps' goaltender of the future tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend…
The best moments from the modern-day Capitals’ NHL drafts
The 2019 NHL Draft begins on Friday, June 21 in Vancouver. The first round will be broadcast on Friday night and the…
Ilya Samsonov makes 26 saves in victory that puts Hershey one win away from advancing
The Hershey Bears have taken a lead in their series over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, taking down Game Three by a score…
