Capitals’ Cup Window Is Open, But Unknowns Lie Ahead The Canadian Press | September 23, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. — When the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018, they did so after their championship window was supposed to be closed. Unlike when a roster shake-up and infusion of youth actually augmented the core of Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas …
Kempny’s Key Contributions to the Capitals Victoria Thomas | September 23, 2019 Everyone knows that a team cannot win the Stanley Cup when solely relying on a stellar offense. Washington Capitals fans know this more than most. In many regards, that is…
Kuznetsov Ban Could Open Door for Capitals’ McMichael The Canadian Press | September 17, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. — Connor McMichael in his NHL exhibition debut made a no-look pass to set up a goal that junior coach Dale Hunter knows was no accident. “He knew that guy had an empty net backdoor,” Hunter said. “You can’t teach that. That’s a feeling o…
Is Braden Holtby Done with the Capitals? Victoria Thomas | September 17, 2019 With the Rookie Showcase closed, one thing is abundantly clear: the veterans still reign supreme. One of the biggest headliners is Braden Holtby, who will soon reach the end of…
Can the Capitals Afford Nicklas Backstrom? Angelo Terrana | September 17, 2019 If you’ve been following the Washington Capitals this offseason, you have been inundated with questions about contracts, retirements, and the salary cap. Did Alexander Ovechkin really suggest he would retire?…
Capitals’ Kuznetsov Suspended 3 Games Josh Bell | September 14, 2019 The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals’ forward Evgeny Kuznetsov for three games, following a positive cocaine test. The news was first reported by Washington Post reporter, Isabelle Khurshudyan before the…
Kuznetsov Uncertainty Threatens to Hang Over Capitals The Canadian Press | September 13, 2019 ARLINGTON, Va. — They’re no longer defending Stanley Cup champions, don’t know if one of their best players will be eligible for opening night, are over the salary cap ceiling and face expiring contracts for two franchise cornerstones after the season….
Capitals Takeaways from 2019 Prospects Showcase Victoria Thomas | September 12, 2019 The 2019 Prospects Showcase at Ford Ice Center in Antioch, Tennessee, featured top prospects from the Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning. Held Sept. 7-10, the…
What Can the Capitals Expect from Nick Jensen? Angelo Terrana | September 11, 2019 After dealing away a 2020 second-round pick and prospect Madison Bowey to the Detroit Red Wings for Nick Jensen in February, it was clear that the Washington Capitals had big…
Is Gudas a Good Fit for the Capitals? Victoria Thomas | September 9, 2019 Radko Gudas recently traded orange for red. The defenseman who spent three seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning and four seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers will now call the Washington…
Are the Capitals Too Old to Win? The Hockey Writers | September 9, 2019 Is the current Washington Capital team past their prime? It’s a good question. Depending on how the season goes it will be asked a lot. The answers can vary. Let’s…
Capitals’ 2019-20 Season Start — Under the Microscope Angelo Terrana | September 8, 2019 With less than one month before the launch of the new NHL season, let’s put the Washington Capitals’ early schedule under the microscope. Beyond the much-anticipated Sidney Crosby verses Alex…