‘About Damn Time’: Caps Fans Talk About Getting the Winter Classic
The Caps and Pens face-off in the 2011 Winter Classic. (Photo credit: Brian Babineau) For the past few days we’ve waited with bated…
Ted Leonsis Follows NHLPA on Twitter, Gets Sassed
Ted shields his eyes -- as he should -- while walking past the Stanley Cup. (Photo credit: Chip Somodevilla) When the NHL…
Meet the Leonsis Puppies: Coco and Lulu
The Capitals' other minority owners, Coco and Lulu Growing up, Elle Leonsis always wanted a dog. But when she asked her parents,…
Alex Ovechkin Shoots Commercial For Verizon, Plays Pick Up Hockey with Fans on F Street
Okay, he's just showing off now. (Photo credit: @mpoindc) Alex Ovechkin shot a commercial for Verizon on Wednesday afternoon, and the extras…
Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky Celebrates 16th Birthday by Going to Caps Game, Receives Gold Jersey
In early August, Maryland-native Katie Ledecky won a gold meal at the London Summer Olympics. The 15-year-old had the second-fastest swim of…
How Caps PA Announcer Wes Johnson Lost 92 Pounds and Counting
A before and after shot of Wes with his health coach Elaine. On December 6, 2012, while the NHL lockout was in…
Ted Leonsis Has Never Made a “Penny of Profit” off the Caps
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis has been the target of criticism since he was named a "hardliner" during the NHL lockout. We've observed…
Protest Jerseys: Caps Fans Wear International Gear to Express Disgust with NHL, Capitals
James and Shannon show off their jerseys at Front Page Arlington. (Photo credit: Ian iPad) On Sunday, the Washington Capitals officially opened…
Ted Leonsis Apologizes
Photo credit: Michael Loccisano Just posted on his website, via the man himself: I know Capitals fans – and hockey fans around…
Why Ted Leonsis Should Give Away His Suite and Sit in the Upper Bowl
Photo credit: Len Redkoles Over the past eight years, there have been too many games lost to lockout, especially for a "fringe"…
This is a Garage League and Other Lockout Lessons
I guess it’s appropriate to start by saying that we’re all unimaginably happy about the return of hockey. That said, we’ve learned…
Ted Leonsis Addresses Lockout In Season-Ticket Holder Email
Leonsis and Bettman attend a screening of 'Nanking' back in 2007. (Photo credit: Brad Barket) On Wednesday, Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr…
Things Alex Ovechkin Could Do Since He’s Not Attending the NHL All-Star Game
Monday night, Brendan Shanahan suspended Alex Ovechkin three games for his hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek. Tuesday morning, George McPhee announced…
Warm Tidings to the Honourable Gentleman, Jaromir Jagr
Tuesday night is a big deal. For the first time since February 10, 2008, Jaromir Jagr will play hockey at Verizon Center.…
Dale Hunter vs the Vending Machine: Tales from Piney Orchard
Former teammates congratulate Hunter as his number is retired. (Photo credit: Linda Spillers) Back at Piney Orchard, only a handful of fans…
On Bruce Boudreau’s Future
Photo credit: Marianne Helm Bruce Boudreau became head coach of the Washington Capitals around Thanksgiving 2007. He turned around a losing season,…
Welcome Home, Jaromir Jagr
Doesn't this picture just make you sick? (Photo credit: Jonathan Newton) A long, long time ago, in a frightening world before iPads…
Winter is Coming in One Day
Photo credit: Toni L. Sandys of the Washington Post Editor’s note: To get you properly revved up for the season, each member…
The 2011 Caps Convention in Photos: Alex Ovechkin Hugs Fans, Mike Green Signs a Baby, and Lots of Smiling Players
Photo credit: Chris Gordon On Saturday, the Washington Capitals hosted their third annual Capitals Convention. A sold-out crowd of over 6,000 fans…
Alex Ovechkin Signs Six-Year Deal with Bauer
Photo credit: Chris Gordon The world's most famous hockey player has got some new gear. After dropping CCM over the summer, Alex…
