Braden Holtby Dishes on Goalie Situation, Backstrom’s Injuries
Photo credit: Chris Gordon When George McPhee swooped in and signed free agent goalie Tomas Vokoun for a couple bucks and Alex…
Michal Neuvirth: “I Don’t Care Who is No. 1 and Who is No. 2”
Photo credit: Greg Fiume When the Washington Capitals traded away oft-injured but skilled goaltender Semyon Varlamov, General Manager George McPhee said the…
Behind the Scenes of Semyon Varlamov’s Offseason Training
All photos by Sweetest Hockey On Earth's Kyle M. On July 1st -- the first day of Free Agency -- the Capitals…
Karl Alzner: “There Was No Other Offer Out There”
Photo credit: Greg Fiume Just two days after re-signing restricted free agent Mathieu Perreault, the Washington Capitals locked up their two remaining…
Free Agency Flustercluck Open Thread
Here's where all the action happens. Lots of things cooking today. Japers' has a great primer on who in the Caps system…
Report: Semyon Varlamov signs with KHL’s SKA
As reported by the Russian website Sports.ru, goalie Semyon Varlamov has signed with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL. Previous reports out…
Down One Russian: Semyon Varlamov to Russia Apparently
The site's called Russian Machine Never Breaks, so we've got a vested interest in the unibrowed wonder called Semyon Varlamov. Reports everywhere…
Brooks Laich is Back; Ladies, You Can Exhale Now
It looks like six more years of high-fives and tire changes are on tap. (Photo credit: Chris Gordon) As all of you…
After 3 Long Years, Olie Kolzig is Back with the Caps
“Time heals all wounds." - Olie Kolzig (Photo credit: Joe Lavelle) Olie Kolzig is back! Three years after the fan favorite goalie…
The Jinxiest Jinx Ever to Jinx: Aleksandr Reut’s “We are the Champions” Painting
Did you think this would be a slow news week? Maybe an injury update here or a scouting report there, but overall…
Wings! Caps Win Home Finale, 5-2; Close In On No. 1 Seed in East
Just another ho-hum night for Ovechkin: 1 goal, 2 assists. (Photo credit: Mitchell Layton) In a matchup between the Eastern Conference's best…
William’s Dad Shares Their Experience on Day Two of Will’s Wish
Alexander Semin picks up William after giving him his game jersey. (Photo credit: Shannon family) Editor's Note: By now, you've probably heard…
5 Year-old William Shannon Becomes a Capital For a Day
It was an ordinary day at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. Caps players took part in an optional practice, one of the countless and…
Video: William From the Make-A-Wish Foundation Scores on Semyon Varlamov During Practice
During a lightly attended optional practice today, the Washington Capitals allowed William Shannon, a five-year-old boy from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to take…
Caps Get Ruutu’d By Hurricanes, 3-2 (SO)
Wideman grimaces in pain after being laid out by Tuomo Ruutu. (Photo credit: Chris Gordon!) After an extended 10 day break to…
Holtby Night in Canada: Braden Stonewalls Habs; Caps Win, 2-0
Brooks Laich gives Braden Holtby the ol' congratulatory helmet tap. (Photo credit: Francois Lacasse) Less than 24 hours after being shutout at the…
Video: Braden Holtby Kicks Puck in Air, Catches It With Stick
On the day that Semyon Varlamov's bobblehead was given away to blood donors at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Braden Holtby would not be…
Caps Get Blanked for Tenth Time; Lose, 2-0, to East’s Worst Team
Colin Greening celebrates his goal; Varly is not pleased. (Photo credit: Phillip MacCallum) Well, where do even begin? Poor effort, non-existent offense, a…
Capitals Players Coach a Hockey Clinic: One Mother’s Experience
Joshua poses with Brooks Laich (Photo credit: Cheryl Nichols of Caps News Network) Editor's note: After two friends won an auction at…
Semyon Varlamov: “Something Weird is Going on With Me”
Photo credit: RMNB's Chris Gordon After the Capitals dramatic 5-4 (SO) victory against the Flyers Tuesday, Soviet Sport correspondent N. Bragilevskaya caught…
