Peter Laviolette on why he scratched Dylan Strome: ‘I’ve gotta keep faceoff, penalty-kill guys in there’
The Washington Capitals reintegrated Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back onto their roster without losing an asset. The GM did his job,…
Peter Laviolette explains the Capitals’ major line changes and why Lars Eller moved to the wing
The Washington Capitals took the ice for practice on Tuesday and sported completely new lines from when they beat the Columbus Blue…
Actually, I like Anthony Mantha
Forward Anthony Mantha has played on the fourth line in Washington's last two games. That's an odd fit for a player earning…
Peter Laviolette says John Carlson will be out longterm
Capitals defenseman John Carlson left Friday's Capitals-Jets game after being hit in the head by a slap shot. The 32-year-old rearguard was…
Good Caps tidings for Christmas
As of Christmas Eve, the Washington Capitals have won their last four games, having gone 9-1-0 over the last ten games. Way…
Peter Laviolette on TJ Oshie’s injury: ‘Because of the history there is always a concern’
TJ Oshie left Saturday's Capitals-Leafs game after pulling up lame while backchecking. Oshie grabbed at his hip and midsection and skated back…
Peter Laviolette gives update on injured Capitals, encouraged by the smile on Nicklas Backstrom’s face
The Washington Capitals' injured list has been like my son's Christmas list: long and constantly evolving. Friday, during the Capitals' optional skate,…
Evgeny Kuznetsov says Peter Laviolette’s third period timeout changed the Caps-Jets game. What did Lavy say? ‘TBH, I didn’t hear anything.’
The Washington Capitals jumped out to a commanding 4-0 lead over the Winnipeg Jets, Sunday. All the Caps had to do was…
Caps stonks = soaring 📈🚀
All of a sudden, the Washington Capitals have won their last four games and are 7-2-1 in their last ten. Our game…
Feelin’ pretty bad about the Caps making the playoffs
Hello. I'm still feeling really pessimistic about the Washington Capitals making the playoffs, and I wanted to vent it in your direction.…
Peter Laviolette’s postgame press conference lasts 51 seconds after Kraken loss: ‘There’s nothing I’m happy about tonight’
Peter Laviolette kept his comments brief after the Capitals' disappointing 3-2 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, Thursday.…
Disheartening: Capitals lose seven seconds into overtime after Matty Beniers breakaway goal
The Washington Capitals were thoroughly out-played by the Seattle Kraken on Thursday -- they were out-attempted at 5v5, 63-30 -- but managed…
The Capitals’ 5-1 loss to the Devils was a case study on the bigger problems wrong with the team
The Washington Capitals thoroughly outplayed the Metropolitan Division-leading New Jersey Devils on Saturday night when considering every major offensive statistic. The Capitals…
Twenty games in: the Washington Capitals are bad
The Washington Capitals have reached the twenty-game mark, which is my totally arbitrary threshold that must be reached before I am willing…
The Washington Capitals are in playoff trouble
The Washington Capitals have lost three of their last four games. They're 3-5-2 in their last ten, and they rank sixth in…
Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette will be back behind the bench for the Panthers game
The Washington Capitals will be back on the ice Tuesday night as they have a date with the Florida Panthers. Assistant coach…
Kevin McCarthy will be head coach of the Capitals against Lightning with Peter Laviolette in protocol due to COVID-19
The Capitals announced Friday morning that head coach Peter Laviolette has entered the NHL's COVID protocol and as a result will not…
Peter Laviolette provides ‘positive news’ update on Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson’s progress toward return from surgeries
Washington Capitals star forwards Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson have missed the entire beginning of the 2022-23 season as they recover from…
Peter Laviolette doesn’t put losing streak blame on rash of injuries, says Caps have been ‘in position to win hockey games’
The Washington Capitals will come into play against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday losers of four games in a row. Over the…
Peter Laviolette on if TJ Oshie is out a long time: ‘Yeah, we’ve already come out and said that’
Trying to project how long a player will be lost to injury is a fool's errand, but with TJ Oshie, there is…
