Projecting what the Capitals lineup may look like with Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back from injury
The Washington Capitals are going to get star forwards Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back into their lineup for the first time…
Tom Wilson will make his return from offseason knee surgery against Columbus Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals have played the entire first half of the 2022-23 season without Tom Wilson. That is not something they can…
Nicklas Backstrom will make his return from offseason hip surgery against Columbus Blue Jackets
Exactly halfway through their 2022-23 season, the Washington Capitals find themselves firmly cemented into the Eastern Conference playoff picture with 50 points…
Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson will not dress against Predators, Nic Dowd returns
Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette announced during his pregame press conference on Friday that neither Nicklas Backstrom nor Tom Wilson will…
Tom Wilson says he could have returned a month ago, but ‘I wouldn’t have been the player I wanted to be’
Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been an integral piece of the team's core for some time now since being drafted by the…
Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson are ‘close’ to returning but neither will travel for game in Columbus
Veteran forwards Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson are still seeking to make their season debuts after undergoing respective major surgeries over the…
Tom Wilson and TJ Oshie placed on lines as extras during Capitals practice
Capitals' right-wingers, Tom Wilson and TJ Oshie, took full contact and filled in as extra forwards during line rushes on Friday. Being…
Tom Wilson and Martin Fehervary won’t play against Senators but both are ‘close’ to returns
The Washington Capitals' optional practice on Wednesday was one filled with injured players making progress toward eventual returns. While some players are…
The Capitals’ 2022 holiday card wasn’t a holiday card and it was the best one yet
The Washington Capitals opted to play a festive-themed version of "What's in the Box?" than make a new holiday card for Christmas.…
Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson skated on the first line with Alex Ovechkin during practice
Tom Wilson joined Nicklas Backstrom at practice in a normal, contact jersey at Wednesday's hour-long practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Backstrom and…
Tom Wilson takes contact in practice for first time since undergoing ACL surgery
Tom Wilson is officially one big step closer to returning. Wilson shed his blue non-contact jersey at practice for the first time…
Peter Laviolette gives update on injured Capitals, encouraged by the smile on Nicklas Backstrom’s face
The Washington Capitals' injured list has been like my son's Christmas list: long and constantly evolving. Friday, during the Capitals' optional skate,…
Peter Laviolette: Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson ‘are looking really good to me out on the ice’
Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette did his regular radio hit on The Sports Junkies, Tuesday morning. The bench boss gave some insight…
Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson travel with Capitals on road trip for first time this season
The Washington Capitals took the ice for their morning skate in Winnipeg on a very busy Sunday morning. On the ice, still…
Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson, and other rehabbing Capitals players hold skate during off day
The Washington Capitals were given the day off on Saturday after defeating the Seattle Kraken 4-1 and notching their first three-game winning…
Capitals give free tickets and signed Tom Wilson photo to couple after being sent wedding invite
The Washington Capitals appear to be doing a really kind thing for some fans behind the scenes. Friday, reader Nick reached out…
Tom Wilson practices with Capitals in non-contact jersey for the first time this season
The Washington Capitals took the ice for their morning skate on Friday hours before they’re set to match up with the Seattle…
Nicklas Backstrom continues rehab at Capitals practice facility with Tom Wilson
Nicklas Backstrom continued his rehab from major offseason surgery at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, Tuesday. He was joined on the ice by fellow…
Ryan Reaves traded out of New York before fighting Tom Wilson a single time
Ryan Reaves is no longer a New York Ranger and is headed to the Minnesota Wild. The trade news was first reported…
Washington Capitals’ league-worst injuries could cost them the playoffs
It looks like the Washington Capitals' injury problems are getting better. John Carlson returned to action this week, and Dmitry Orlov is…
