Left wide open in front, Matt Niskanen scores first postseason goal after perfect pass by Alex Ovechkin
Nothing makes sense. The Caps owned this game, but 40-year-old Penguin Matt Cullen scored first, shorthanded. The Caps kept on keeping on…
Alex Ovechkin on Game One loss to Penguins: ‘Shit happens’
The Washington Capitals outshot the Pittsburgh Penguins 35-21 in Game One of their much hyped second round series. Washington more than doubled…
Cure your playoff anxiety with photos from Tuesday’s practice
The Washington Capitals held their first playoff practice on Tuesday morning at Kettler. It was John Carlson's first practice back with the…
TJ Oshie, Andre Burakovsky, and Matt Niskanen score three unanswered goals in second period
If the Washington Capitals are going to win the Metropolitan Division (and totally not play the Penguins in the first round), they…
The many personalities and faces of the Caps’ Team Photo Day
On Monday, the Capitals took to the ice at Kettler for their annual team photo. Everyone came out fresh, cleaned, and groomed…
Dmitry Orlov tackles Tom Wilson and other fun photos from Friday’s practice
The Washington Capitals held a full-practice on Friday morning. It was obvious the team was still pumped up from their shoot out…
Andre Burakovsky sets up go-ahead goal in his first game back from injury
Andre Burakovsky has been excellent in his first game back from a hand injury. He's got six shots on goal (and counting!), and…
Matt Niskanen will miss tonight’s game against Edmonton with lower-body injury
On Thursday, the Washington Capitals recalled forward Riley Barber and defenseman Aaron Ness from Hershey. They both may play tonight. After the…
Player Gift Baskets: Russian vodka signed by Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, and Orlov highlights Caps’ Better Halves auction
The Capitals Better Halves are auctioning off their annual gift baskets. The themed baskets include autographed items and jerseys from all your…
Matt Niskanen injured by Radko Gudas, leaves Flyers game early
Caps defenseman Matt Niskanen played 10 minutes, 20 seconds on Wednesday night -- more than 12 minutes below his average. That's because a nasty…
Capitals hang out with fans at Topgolf for charity event ‘Wish Upon A Par’ (Photos)
On Monday, the Capitals spent their day at Topgolf for Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic's Wish Upon A Par. The event gave Caps fans a…
You can go golfing with the Caps in team’s latest charity event, ‘Wish Upon A Par’
Tuesday morning, the Capitals announced that then will be hosting a new charity event this month, the Wish Upon a Par golf tournament. Wish…
Saturday Practice Photos: Braden Holtby playfully slashes Nate Schmidt after scoring
The Washington Capitals held an optional practice in front of a full house, Saturday. Half the team, including Head Coach Barry Trotz,…
Watch Alex Ovechkin tally one of the greatest assists of his career
While Alex Ovechkin is undisputedly one of the greatest goal-scorers of all time, he's also become a very good passer. Sunday against…
Matt Niskanen undergoing concussion protocol, practices with teammates
On Friday night, Matt Niskanen missed his first game since signing with the Capitals in 2014, staying in Washington as his teammates…
Matt Niskanen ruled out for Friday’s Sabres game, Capitals recall Aaron Ness
During Wednesday night's victory over the Boston Bruins, Matt Niskanen was hurt on a terrible, no good, very bad hit by Patrice…
Matt Niskanen railed head-first into the boards by Patrice Bergeron, leaves game
During pregame warmups, life seemed grand again. TJ Oshie was whacked in the buttocks by Tom Wilson, marking his first game since…
Three ways the Caps are using their defensemen more aggressively in their offensive game
Through the first nine games of the season, defensemen for the Capitals have accrued 15 assists. That comes to 38 percent of the total…
The Capitals are left bewildered by something rare — a losing streak
The last time the Washington Capitals lost two straight games in regulation was March 13, 2015. Curtis Glencross led the way for…
Capitals prepare to face ‘incredible’ Connor McDavid and surging Oilers
For years, the Edmonton Oilers were in the cellar of the standings, raking in high draft picks like fall leaves. Last offseason,…
