Is Nicklas Backstrom Really the 9th Best Center in the NHL?
Adrian Dater had an interesting post naming the top 10 centers in the NHL. As you would expect with 30 teams, each…
This Is Not A Democracy
Photo above taken by Phil of Capitals Outsider It must be hard owning a professional sports team. Every crackpot with an internet…
Why It’s Lombardi Or Bust
Sure, maybe it was stating the obvious when we said the second-line center the Caps should target is Matthew Lombardi, but it's…
Capitals To Make Significant Player Announcement Monday
Per Nate Ewell: MEDIA ADVISORY Capitals to Make Significant Announcement Monday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m. ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals will…
Rachel Cohen Draws Alex Ovechkin as the Russian Machine!
Posting fan art is one of our favorite features on RMNB. It's eminently rewarding to share the contributions of the fan community,…
Viktor Fedorov: “The Caps Didn’t Have a Good Centerman”
Viktor Fedorov, a honoured Coach of Russia and the father of Future Hall of Famer Sergei Fedorov, recently sat down with Russian…
The May Cover of Northern Virginia Magazine Includes Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom and Samantha Casey
If you read our interview with Miss Virginia USA, Samantha Casey, last week, you were made aware that the beautiful blonde was…
Ovechkin & Backstrom Pose with Historic 50G/100Pts Puck
Photo by Mitchell Layton. Is there a better duo in hockey right now? We don't think so, and we think you're dumb…
I Love This Team! Caps Beat Pens 4-3 (SO).
Wow. Before we begin, I need a cup of apple juice and a good cry. Okay. Better now. The debate prefacing tonight's…
Ovie’s Back! Caps Beat Bolts 3-1!
Some of the Caps' best games this season have been against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and tonight was no exception. Marking Captain…
Caps Stun Blackhawks in OT, Overcome 3 Goal Deficit & Ovechkin Ejection. No One In DC Surprised.
At around 2:00pm, after Alex Ovechkin was tossed and Chicago was starting the third period with a 3-0 lead, I got a…
Wednesday Webhits: Who’s Going To Bring Home The Gold?
It's Wednesday, so it's time for another Wednesday Webhits! The big topic of the week is obviously the Winter Olympics, and Puck…
Lost in Russia: Alexandre Volchkov
Widely regarded as one of the biggest busts in NHL history, Alexandre Volchkov was the Washington Capitals 4th Overall Selection in the…
Caps Beat Thrashers 5-2! Number 13, Baby!
Greetings from Arctic Frederick, Maryland. From deep within our carbon-neutral geodesic dome, the RMNB staff watched tonight's date with Atlanta Thrashers with…
Nick Backstrom Close to Signing 7-10 Year Extension Per Expressen.se
Nicklas Backstrom is probably the best center in hockey now, but we've been worried about what will become of him next season.…
Caps Beat Rangers 6-5! Ovechkin Becomes First Russian to Get 500 Points in First Five Seasons.
[Ed. note- two big, honkin chunks of news about Semyon Varlamov and Nicklas Backstrom are broken below!] (Hold on a second. I…
Wednesday Webhits: The Frost King’s Links Of The Week
This week we've got a some more on how the points system effects scoring, whether a goalie should be credited more for…
11! Caps Beat Bruins 4-1 To Break Consecutive Wins Record!
First, a little mood music: Now, where were we? Ah yes. The Washington Capitals have just broken the consecutive win record set…
Ninepeat! Caps Beat Panthers 4-1. Mike Green Okay After Knee-To-Knee Hit.
It would be one thing if the Caps squeaked another narrow win to keep their 9-game streak alive. It's another thing entirely…
Caps beat Leafs 6-1! Five points for Ovie!
The last two Caps games have had us reeling. We suffered a wild beatdown from the Lightning on Tuesday, replete with spats…
