Capitals host optional skate after Bruins loss, Conor Sheary returns to the ice
The Washington Capitals held an optional practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex after their 4-3 to the Boston Bruins. Conor Sheary, who had…
TJ Oshie does not participate in Capitals’ optional practice, Conor Sheary and John Carlson to miss Bruins game
Washington Capitals forward TJ Oshie suffered an upper-body injury very early in last Saturday's 2-0 shutout win over the New York Islanders.…
Lines: Garnet Hathaway skates on top line as TJ Oshie misses morning skate with upper-body injury
The Washington Capitals have had to put their lineup into a blender again as a handful of players are out with injury…
John Carlson enters COVID protocol before puck drop against Canucks
The Washington Capitals got some bad news before puck drop Sunday. Defenseman John Carlson entered COVID protocol as the Caps took the…
Conor Sheary enters COVID protocol before puck drop against Islanders, Michal Kempny called up from taxi squad
The Washington Capitals made a flurry of roster moves before the start of their game against the New York Islanders on Saturday.…
Busy Capitals practice sees three star players return to the ice, but four others, including Alex Ovechkin, take maintenance days
The Washington Capitals held their third straight day of practice on Thursday as they prepared to hit the road for two games…
Nicklas Backstrom on Alex Ovechkin’s power-play goals record: ‘No one likes to score goals more than him’
During the final second of the Capitals' last power play of December, Alex Ovechkin scored the unit's first and only goal of…
Five Capitals players in protocol return for New Year’s Day practice as Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, and Carlson take maintenance days
The Washington Capitals held practice on New Year's Day and saw the return of five players, who technically remain in COVID-19 protocol.…
John Carlson rocks elf shorts to wrap Christmas gifts
John Carlson was especially excited to return home after a momentous practice. Monday marked Carlson's holiday gift-wrapping day. It was so special…
Capitals starting lineup still up in the air as team turns attention to Columbus Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals will play the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night looking to break a two-game losing streak. TJ Oshie and…
NHL 22 rates Alex Ovechkin as the best left wing in hockey, John Carlson second-best defenseman
EA Sports is announcing their player ratings in the run-up to the release of NHL 22. The game features Toronto Maple Leafs'…
John Carlson cracked his kneecap late last season
John Carlson was one of several stars injured late last season that hobbled the Capitals in the postseason. But unlike franchise-best center…
John Carlson finishes 12th in Norris Trophy voting after being a finalist last season
After another big scoring year, Capitals defenseman John Carlson received votes again for the Norris Trophy. Carlson finished 12th in voting, receiving…
NHL players vote Alex Ovechkin to have best shot, Nicklas Backstrom best passer
The NHLPA released its annual season-ending player poll on Thursday and several Washington Capitals stars fared well. 490 NHL players in total…
John Carlson: 2020-21 season review
John Carlson is once again one of the NHL's most productive defenders, but would it kill him to give Ovi a clean…
TJ Oshie and John Carlson out, Alex Ovechkin a game-time decision against Boston Bruins
The Washington Capitals will play their final regular-season game Tuesday night against the Boston Bruins and they'll be without four regular players,…
Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, and John Carlson practice, Capitals change up lines ahead of final game of the season
The Washington Capitals, who will play their final game of the regular season on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, made a flurry…
Nicklas Backstrom and John Carlson both out with lower-body injuries
A surprise for the second-to-last game of the regular season: forward Nicklas Backstrom and defender John Carlson are out. Both have lower-body…
Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson return from injury, Caps to play one forward short against NYR after Kuznetsov and Samsonov suspended
Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson will return to the lineup against the New York Rangers on Monday after missing four and two…
TJ Oshie to miss Rangers game due to personal reasons, Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson game-time decisions
The Washington Capitals will be without TJ Oshie against the New York Rangers on Monday night while Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson…
