The dark side of Kuznetsov’s comeback season
Evgeny Kuznetsov's sure been good, eh? He had a hat trick of assists in the opener and four goals in the last…
Peter Laviolette on when Nicklas Backstrom will return from injury: ‘He’s at the beginning of the process’
At the start of Training Camp, the Washington Capitals announced that Nicklas Backstrom would be out week-to-week due to a lingering hip…
Peter Laviolette on if Nicklas Backstrom will play Opening Night: ‘I’m not going to answer that because I don’t know the answer to that’
We may only be in the preseason, but Peter Laviolette's dodginess is already in midseason form. Wednesday, with the Capitals' Home Opener…
Peter Laviolette only just now meeting members of Capitals organization and staff due to last year’s COVID restrictions
Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette has done the whole "meeting new faces" process a handful of times in his career as…
Peter Laviolette’s two biggest pieces of advice for prospects at Capitals Rookie Camp
The Washington Capitals took fans behind the scenes of a meeting management held with prospects before the start of Rookie Camp on…
Peter Laviolette boxes at Tom Wilson’s gym, BASH
Here's something that isn't going to stay in the room. Peter Laviolette is boxing. The 56-year-old Capitals head coach worked up a…
Capitals lament being first-rounded for third consecutive year: ‘There’s not a person in the room who isn’t disappointed’
After winning Game One in overtime against the Boston Bruins, the Washington Capitals lost four consecutive games and were eliminated in the…
Peter Laviolette considering one or two lineup changes for Game Five: ‘We’re talking through that’
The Washington Capitals looked listless in Game Four, losing to the Boston Bruins 4-1. After winning the first game of the series,…
Peter Laviolette explains why he played Daniel Carr over Daniel Sprong in Game Three
One of the biggest discussions on social media during Game Three was Peter Laviolette's decision to bench Daniel Sprong in favor of…
Peter Laviolette started Ilya Samsonov in Game Three because ‘him and Vitek were the guys that got us here’
Peter Laviolette started a third different goaltender in as many games Wednesday night against the Boston Bruins. Laviolette chose to sit 39-year-old…
Peter Laviolette: ‘I’m a big fan of the juice’
If the 2021 playoffs have revealed anything, it's that Peter Laviolette loves the juice. Juice, in Lavy's language, is a noun and…
Peter Laviolette kinda provides updates on Kuznetsov and Samsonov, sorta suggests Craig Anderson will start Game Two (maybe?)
Caps head coach Peter Laviolette spoke to the media on Sunday afternoon. With Vitek Vanecek injured in Saturday's game and the sudden…
Peter Laviolette refuses to answer questions about Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Samsonov who remain away from the team
Peter Laviolette was Peak Lavy ahead of Game One of the Capitals' first-round series against the Boston Bruins. After the morning skate,…
Peter Laviolette refuses to announce Capitals’ starting goaltender for playoffs
On May 3, RMNB published an article entitled Peter Laviolette says Capitals will name Ilya Samsonov or Vitek Vanecek as starter before…
How a previously unknown meeting in Longboat Key helped the Capitals sign Zdeno Chara over the offseason
Zdeno Chara was named the Capitals' Masterton Trophy nominee on Monday. The award is given out annually to the NHL player who…
Peter Laviolette says the Capitals didn’t rest anybody against the Flyers. Everybody who was out had lower-body injuries.
The Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime on Saturday. Lars Eller tied the game 1-1 with 40 seconds remaining…
Kuznetsov and Samsonov could be suspended more than one game. Laviolette: ‘We’re working through things inside the room.’
Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Samsonov appear to be in some major hot water with the team. A day after the Capitals suspended…
Peter Laviolette says Alex Ovechkin left the Caps-Rangers after one shift because ‘he didn’t feel comfortable’
Alex Ovechkin returned to the lineup on Monday after missing the previous four games due to a lower-body injury. He didn't last…
Peter Laviolette says Capitals will name Ilya Samsonov or Vitek Vanecek as starter before playoffs, but team will need both goalies
Vitek Vanecek will start against the New York Rangers Monday night. Once Vitek takes the ice at Madison Square Garden, he will…
Tom Wilson on fans being back at Capital One Arena: ‘It felt like your first NHL game all over again’
The Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 1-0 in front of some very special guests at Capital One Arena, Tuesday night.…
