On this date in history, Alex Ovechkin became the second rookie in NHL history score 50 goals and record 100 points in a season
Alex Ovechkin accomplished a rare piece of history 14 years ago to the day. On April 13, 2006, Ovechkin scored his 50th…
On this day in history, TJ Oshie beat Russia in an Olympic shootout
Six years ago to the day, TJ Oshie became a household name when he helped the United States beat Team Russia in…
10 years ago today, the Snovechkin Game happened
A decade ago, one of the greatest regular-season games in Washington Capitals history happened at Verizon Center. After DC was blanketed with…
Three years ago today, Dmitry Orlov launched Matt Duchene into outer space
On the same day we celebrate the first all-female spacewalk, we honor the anniversary of another historic flight: three years ago today,…
27 years ago today, Manon Rheaume became the first woman to play in a major North American pro league
1992 was a historic year, and not just because I was born. 💁 27 years ago today, Manon Rheaume became the first…
A year ago today, the Washington Capitals held their Stanley Cup Championship Parade
From becoming Eastern Conference Champions to winning the Stanley Cup, we've highlighted the big anniversary moments of the Capitals' 2018 Stanley Cup…
A year ago today, Capitals players swam in fountains and drunkenly took over DC
At some point soon, the Capitals anniversary posts will stop, but today is not that day. On this very nice day of…
Capitals players celebrate the anniversary of Game Five on social media
Many of the Washington Capitals celebrated the one-year anniversary the first Stanley Cup Championship victory in franchise history on social media. Here…
A year ago today, the Washington Capitals became Stanley Cup champions
On this day, one year ago, the Washington Capitals beat the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the 2018 Stanley Cup…
On this day in Caps history, Braden Holtby made The Save
What was the turning point of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final? If you ask us, it’s when Braden Holtby reached out his…
On this day a year ago, Alex Ovechkin fell in love with the Prince of Wales Trophy 😍
A year and one day ago, the Washington Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for…
On this day a year ago, the Capitals forced a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Final
Tuesday night, the St. Louis Blues advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since the 1969-70 season where they…
On this day in 2005, Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in his first NHL game
In October of 2005, the NHL was struggling to regain the fans it lost during the 2004-05 lockout. The Capitals were one…
3 years ago today, the Capitals traded for TJ Oshie
This day in history is a big one. Yep, you guessed it. "Men in Black" premiered in 1997. Also TJ Oshie officially…
14 years ago today, Alex Ovechkin was drafted first overall by the Washington Capitals
On June 26, 2004, the Washington Capitals forever changed the trajectory of their franchise by selecting Russian forward Alex Ovechkin first overall…
Nine years ago today, Sergei Fedorov scored the game-winning goal to beat the New York Rangers in Game Seven
Nine years ago, one of the most exciting goals in Capitals history was scored at then Verizon Center. A little more than…
9 years ago, Alex Ovechkin did the hot stick celebration
Thanks to Capitals Radio's Ben Raby, we now know that Monday was a very special day in Caps history. March 19, 2018,…
This date in history: The Caps participated in the longest shootout of all time
On this date in history (12/16/2014), the Caps and Panthers participated in the longest shootout ever. The epic 18-minute shootout featured rally…
This Day In Caps History: The Red Wings Swept Washington to Win the Stanley Cup
Photo: @DetroitRedWings Eighteen years ago today, the Washington Capitals' longest playoff run in franchise history ended in a whimper. Riding two power…
