Capitals Need Their A-Game for Presidents Trophy Bill Situ | March 24, 2017 The Washington Capitals might have been the first team to earn a playoff berth this season, but with other teams now catching up in points, they have some serious competition…
Backstrom on Pace to Join 1,000 Points Club Bill Situ | March 22, 2017 Nicklas Backstrom, the first line center and alternate captain for the Washington Capitals, is very likely to reach the 1,000 point mark before the end of his NHL career. With…
Recap: Capitals Extinguish Flames, Keep Metro Lead Sammi Silber | March 22, 2017 The Washington Capitals had no trouble handling the red-hot Calgary Flames and came out of Verizon Center with a 4-2 win Tuesday. With the victory, the Capitals moved back into their lone…
What Would Forsberg Do? Peter Ferrell | March 16, 2017 Heading into tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals, the Nashville Predators are sitting a healthy six points within the playoff bubble, camped out in the third Central Division spot. With…
Stanley Cup Playoffs Meet March Madness Kenyon Clevenger | March 15, 2017 The 2017 NCAA Basketball Tournament brackets are set and so begins the madness. At the same time, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are right around the corner and NHL fans everywhere are…
Preview: Capitals Look to Bust Out Against Wild Sammi Silber | March 14, 2017 The Washington Capitals haven’t been themselves lately. They’ve been through a series of oddball line combinations, and their 0-3-0 California road trip surprised the rest of the NHL. They will…
Reasons for Capitals Recent Slump Bill Situ | March 14, 2017 Having given up four or more goals in its last four games, the Washington Capitals’ latest performance has been a slump compared to what they had seen earlier this month.…
Door Open for Penguins in Metro Dave Holcomb | March 13, 2017 Midway through February, it was an afterthought that the Washington Capitals would win the Metropolitan Division. On March 1, the hockey world anointed them the Eastern Conference champions when they…
Verizon Center: Proud Home of the Capitals Bill Situ | March 3, 2017 Since the start of the New Year, the Washington Capitals have solidly stood their ground at their home arena, Verizon Center — making it a difficult place for opponents to…
NHL’s Next 50 Goal Scorers Dan Herrejon | February 28, 2017 In the last three NHL seasons, Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has been the only player to break the 50-goal mark. It appears that this personal streak for Ovie…
Capitals Streak Matched: 14 a Real Possibility Bill Situ | February 27, 2017 With their most recent home victory against the Edmonton Oilers, the Washington Capitals have picked up a streak of 13 to match their longest winning spree in team history. The…
Preview: Wednesday Night Rivalry Capitals at Flyers Glen Stricker | February 22, 2017 Tonight’s nationally televised game for Wednesday Night Rivalry on NBC Sports Network features two teams trending in opposite directions as the NHL’s best squad the Washington Capitals travel up north…