Capitals had six skaters on the ice during Matt Niskanen’s third period goal
The Capitals played a dominant game against the New Jersey Devils Saturday night. With three defenseman scoring goals, including two amazing tic-tac-toe…
Three Capitals defensemen have goals in tonight’s game
The Caps defensemen have come to play tonight. With Matt Niskanen's third period tally, three defensemen have lit the lamp against the…
Tom Wilson leads Capitals to 4-2 win over the Rangers with goal and assist in third period
Tom Wilson is playing the best hockey of his career, and Friday against the New York Rangers, the burly forward won the…
The Capitals spent Monday visiting children at a local hospital. We’re not sure who had bigger smiles.
On Monday, the Capitals made their annual visit to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. The visit coincides with Hockey Fights Cancer month, an…
Finally healthy, Matt Niskanen will play tonight against the Nashville Predators
The Capitals continue to get healthier. After the team saw Brett Connolly return to the lineup Sunday (concussion), the team's best defender…
The Capitals are getting healthier as Niskanen, Connolly, Bowey, and Graovac all practice
The Washington Capitals [furiously knocks on wood] are getting healthy. Thursday morning, every injured Caps player skated during practice except injured forward…
101 super adorable photos from the Capitals canine calendar photoshoot
On Monday, the Washington Capitals participated in their annual canine calendar photoshoot with Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. Taking photos for the 2018…
Caps team picture at FBI Academy provides update on team injuries
The Capitals were the healthiest team in the league during the 2016-17 season with only 49-man games lost due to injury. That…
Caps place Matt Niskaken on long-term injured reserve, recall Madison Bowey
Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen left last night's game early after a collision with Devils forward Jimmy Hayes. We now know more about the…
Matt Niskanen leaves game in second period after suffering upper-body injury
If there's one thing the Capitals can't afford this season is an injury to one of their veteran defensemen. After losing Karl…
Photos from Thursday’s practice: Smiley Capitals work on special teams after giving up three power-play goals to Pens
The Capitals took to the ice Thursday afternoon after the team's 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins the night before. After giving…
The Caps are still probably one of the best teams in the league
The 2017-18 Caps are not as talented as the 2016-17 Caps. Gone are Justin Williams, Marcus Johansson, Daniel Winnik, Kevin Shattenkirk, Nate…
Photos from the last full week of training camp
A few hours before the Capitals made the most recent set of training camp cuts, the boys took the ice for another…
TJ Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom, and Tom Wilson among the notable Capitals back for informal skates
The Washington Capitals had several more players return to the area during Labor Day weekend. Capitals first-line center Nicklas Backstrom, first line…
Matt Niskanen: 2016-17 Season Review
Matt Niskanen has become one of the most consistent defenders in the entirety of the NHL and was the Capitals most dependable…
Caps have few answers, face uncertain future after another devastating Game Seven Loss
As the Washington Capitals shuffled through the locker room after the game, Braden Holtby slammed the door as he headed to the…
‘Chunk of flesh:’ Matt Niskanen prepared for retribution due to Crosby hit
Wednesday night, Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen will return to action after being ejected early from Game Three. Niskanen received a five-minute major…
Matt Niskanen will not be suspended for hit on Sidney Crosby
Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen will not face any supplemental discipline for the NHL's Department of Player Safety after cross-checking the Penguins' Sidney Crosby…
Matt Niskanen ejected after headshot on Sidney Crosby
Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen has been ejected from Game Three after crosschecking 2017 Hart Trophy nominee Sidney Crosby in the head. Crosby's…
After going down 2-0 to the Penguins, the Capitals held a team meeting that is ‘none of your business’
As the media stirred outside Washington Capitals the locker room for over 10 minutes, the team leaders came up to head coach…
