Grubauer Perfect Backup for Holtby & Caps Dan Rice | January 2, 2017 The life of an NHL backup goalie isn’t an easy one, seeing game action once or twice every two-three weeks. It becomes an even harder life when you are playing…
Recap: Capitals Edge Senators in Close Matchup Sammi Silber | January 1, 2017 In a game full of bouncing pucks, excellent scoring chances and strong goaltending from both sides, the Washington Capitals escaped with a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators Sunday. With…
Preview: Capitals on Quest for 2 Straight Wins vs Senators Sammi Silber | January 1, 2017 The Washington Capitals did everything right in their 6-2 win over the New Jersey Devils to close out 2016. Not only did they get scoring from all four forward lines,…
Capitals’ New Year’s Resolutions Dave Holcomb | December 30, 2016 With a dawn of a new year upon us, now is a perfect time to reflect back on 2016. It’s been a bittersweet year for the Washington Capitals, having won…
Recap: Capitals Fall in Shootout to Kinkaid & Devils Sammi Silber | December 30, 2016 The Washington Capitals couldn’t pick up the win Thursday but managed to escape with a point against the New Jersey Devils in a game that belonged to the goalies. Washington…
The 1st Half of Ovechkin’s Era Michael Mazzuca | December 29, 2016 The Washington Capitals are looking to make 2017 special — you know, like win the biggest present of them all, Lord Stanley’s Cup. And a team cannot get to that point…
Capitals’ Rookie Vrana Earning Ice Time Dave Holcomb | December 29, 2016 It takes at least a few weeks to have a large enough sample size to gauge how well a team or player is performing. In Washington, 20-year-old Jakub Vrana made…
Preview: Capitals Seeking Surge Against Devils Sammi Silber | December 29, 2016 After falling 4-3 in a disappointing loss to the New York Islanders Tuesday, the Washington Capitals have found themselves in a bit of a slump of late. They are 2-2-1 in…
Recap: Islanders Edge Capitals 4-3 Gil Martin | December 28, 2016 The New York Islanders got two goals from Andrew Ladd to edge the Washington Capitals 4-3 at the Barclays Center Tuesday night. Jaroslav Halak made 31 saves to earn the…
Capitals’ Scoring Depth Woes Dave Holcomb | December 27, 2016 The Washington Capitals played a tightly contested playoff series with the Pittsburgh Penguins last spring, but it was obvious where the Penguins had an advantage — scoring depth. No other team…
Preview: Islanders Look to Stay Hot vs Capitals Gil Martin | December 27, 2016 The New York Islanders look to extend their two-game winning streak as they host the Washington Capitals Tuesday night at the Barclays Center. This will be the fourth of five…
12 Days of Capitals Michael Mazzuca | December 26, 2016 CSN Mid-Atlantic reporter Jill Sorensen published a series titled “12 Days of Capitals,” featuring a gold mine of photos of Washington Capitals players and coaching staff from past and recent…