Conor McGregor was one of several famous celebrities in the house for the Capitals-Rangers game at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.
The former UFC double champion was spotted several times during the telecast and was clearly enjoying the hockey game. But his energy went to the next level when he thought he might be treated to a headlining bout between Tom Wilson and Tyler Motte.
The NHL trade deadline is less than 24 hours away. The Capitals have already traded five of their veterans to contending teams and there’s the possibility that even more could be out the door soon. As other NHL teams look for last-minute pick-ups, Tom Wilson’s name has even been bandied about on Hockey Twitter.
Wait… Tom Wilson?
The reason why is because of former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy. Kennedy played six seasons with the Pens and won the Stanley Cup with them in 2009.
Kennedy tweeted (falsely) that Wilson was being traded “to the Penquins [so sic] – stay tune [so sic].”
By Katie Adler 3 weeks ago
Tom Wilson had his first signature Tom Moment of the 2022-23 season after leading the Washington Capitals to victory over the Anaheim Ducks late Wednesday.
A gritty Wilson had two-thirds of a Gordie Howe hat trick in the third period and then won the game in overtime for the Capitals after beating Trevor Zegras to the net. In the locker room, Wilson’s wounds from battle were on full display for everyone to see.
“It’s the Washington Capitals,” Wilson said. “We take a lot of pride in this organization. We want to be winners. We want to win games. Still a pretty good group in here.”
By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago
Saturday afternoon, the Capitals snapped a six-game losing streak in a high-offense endeavor versus the New York Rangers. Evgeny Kuznetsov and TJ Oshie each scored two goals in the game, with the latter earning his first career Gordie Howe hat trick. Postgame, Capitals players and Head Coach Peter Laviolette reflected on the win before turning their focus to Sunday’s game in Buffalo.
“It’s a big game,” said Laviolette. “I think guys knew that, and they responded well. I thought everybody was on point right from the start. Sometimes a one o’clock game can catch you, but I thought our guys were really good right from the first three, four shifts.”
By Katie Adler 3 weeks ago
After a three-game skid, the Washington Capitals hoped a change of scenery would revitalize the team as they faced the Carolina Hurricanes at NC State’s Carter-Finley Stadium. That did not happen. Instead, the Caps must now reckon with a four-game losing streak during which they have not held a lead.
Following their 4-1 loss to the Canes on Saturday night, Capitals players and head coach Peter Laviolette spoke to the media and tried to explain what went wrong and what this team needs to do moving forward.
“I don’t think concern is the right word,” TJ Oshie said. “I think our playoff hockey probably starts in this next week here, otherwise, we’re gonna be on the outside looking in.”
By Katie Adler 4 weeks ago
Ovi Jr isn’t the only Caps kid that is getting attention for his advanced hockey skill. Nicke Jr is, too.
In fact, Nicklas Backstrom’s son Vince has wowed Tom Wilson so much with his ability that he offered to work as Vince’s agent.
Wilson made the comments after Friday night’s family skate.
While Wilson seemed confident it’d work out due to his close connections with Nicklas Backstrom and his family, the Capitals’ Swedish center wasn’t as sure.
By Katie Adler 1 month ago
Tom Wilson has been activated from the injured reserve before the Capitals are set to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2023 Stadium Series game. The burly winger is no longer listed on the IR on the NHL’s media site.
To make room for Wilson’s return to active duty, the Caps announced on Saturday afternoon that they have sent defenseman Dylan McIlrath back to the AHL’s Hershey Bears.
By Chris Cerullo 1 month ago
The NHL had Tom Wilson mic’d up for the Capitals’ Stadium Series practice on Friday. Although the league didn’t exactly get a ton of soundbites from the rugged winger, the ones they did were high quality.
Wilson, who rocked an ‘A’ on his sweater for the team photo earlier in the night, practiced for just the third time since going down with a lower-body injury on January 24. He skated around the rink at NC State’s Carter-Finley Stadium cracking jokes with teammates and commenting on the outdoor conditions.
By Chris Cerullo 1 month ago
The Washington Capitals will be without Alex Ovechkin for the third straight game as Ovi remains in Russia with his family after the tragic passing of his father Mikhail. The Capitals play the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2023 Stadium Series game in Raleigh, Saturday night.
Ovechkin has still kept in touch with his teammates and sent a special message to the Capitals while they were on the bus heading to practice at Carter-Finlay Stadium Friday night.
Ovechkin’s text read, “I love you guys. Miss you,” Tom Wilson said to NHL.com.
By Ian Oland 1 month ago
The Washington Capitals took the ice at NC State’s Carter-Finley Stadium on Friday night for their outdoor practice before they’re slated to play the Carolina Hurricanes on the same rink on Saturday.
Present at the skate for the Caps were three forwards that may be injury doubts for the actual game. Tom Wilson, Nic Dowd, and Marcus Johansson all donned practice sweaters and got in regular drill work with the rest of their teammates.
By Chris Cerullo 1 month ago
