What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

Washington Capitals: News, Rumors, Schedule, Roster, Stats

The Washington Capitals joined the NHL for the 1974-75 season alongside the Kansas City Scouts. They won eight games in their first season, which remains the fewest in a season of at least 70 games. It took until their ninth season for them to reach the postseason but they have been a winning franchise in most seasons since. The 1997-98 season ended in their first Stanley Cup Final appearance, which they lost to the Detroit Red Wings, and the Alex Ovechkin era finally resulted in the franchise’s first Stanley Cup, which they won in 2018.

3 Keys to the Rangers Winning Games 3 & 4 in Washington

Lucas Standel | April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The New York Rangers are off to a great start in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, winning their first two games against the Washington Capitals for a commanding 2-0 first-round series lead. Now, the series shifts to Washington D.C., for Games 3 and 4, and these games will be crucial for the Rangers. In their past two playoff series, New York has had a 2-0 series lead and went on to lose both of them – in 2022, they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning and in 2023 to the New Jersey Devils. Both experiences left a sour taste in the team’s mouth, and…

Today in Hockey History: April 25

Matthew Zator | April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

April 25 has provided us with some great playoff moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. Two of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of skates had offensive explosions on a date that saw plenty of great postseason moments. Let’s take our daily trip back in time to relive all the best this date has had to offer. The Great One & Super Mario Go Off Two of the most dynamic offensive talents to ever play in the NHL had huge games on this date. On April 25, 1985, Wayne Gretzky put up seven points…

Today in Hockey History: April 24

Matthew Zator | April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

If you had to choose two words to describe April 24 throughout the history of the National Hockey League, “overtime goal” would be the perfect pair to use. This date has provided some of the most memorable playoff goals ever scored, as well as some legends breaking records. The THW time machine is ready to take back through the years to relive all the best moments. More OT Goals Than You Can Shake a Stick At Jean Beliveau only scored one overtime playoff goal in his Hall of Fame career. It came early in the second overtime on April 24,…

Rangers Hold Off Capitals to Take Game 2

Jim Bay | April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

The New York Rangers held off a furious late rally by the Washington Capitals to take Game 2 of their 2024 NHL Playoff series by the score of 4-3. The Capitals started the scoring in the first period on a Connor McMichael goal before the Rangers responded with goals from…

Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Rangers – Game 2

Jim Bay | April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

The Washington Capitals take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden tonight for Game 2 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (2WC) CAPITALS at (1M) RANGERS Eastern Conference First Round, Game 2…

Today in Hockey History: April 23

Matthew Zator | April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

Some of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” teams made postseason memories on this date. However, there are plenty of the league’s newer franchises that made their mark on Stanley Cup Playoff history on April 23, as well. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the…

Rangers Defeat Capitals 4-1 for 1-0 Series Lead

Edgar Chaput | April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

The Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers have so far made good on the prospect of a successful Stanley Cup Playoffs run. On Sunday afternoon they downed the Washington Capitals 4-1 in Game 1 to take the initiative in their best-of-seven first round series 1-0. Rangers Take Game 1 of Series…

Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Rangers – Game 1

Jim Bay | April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

The Washington Capitals take on the New York Rangers in Game 1 in the first-round matchup of the 2024 NHL Playoffs. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (2WC) CAPITALS at (1M) RANGERS Eastern Conference First Round, Game 1…

5 Teams Devils’ Fans Should Watch in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Josh Reinitz | April 20, 2024April 20, 2024

April 15 was not the day the New Jersey Devils or their fans had targeted for the last game of the season. After playing into May last year, the season ending immediately following game 82 left many Devils fans wanting more. The good news is that even though the Devils…

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Ryan Gagne | April 20, 2024April 25, 2024

Follow every game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Whether your favorite team is battling for the most coveted trophy in professional sports, or you are a fan looking to cheer on former players chasing their dream in another jersey, this is the…

Rangers Have Decisive Edge Over the Capitals in Playoff Matchup

Lucas Standel | April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

The New York Rangers will face off against the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This will be the first time these two teams have met in the playoffs since the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, when the Blueshirts overcame a…

Eastern Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

Alex Chauvancy | April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

The NHL regular season has concluded, with the playoffs set to begin tomorrow. We covered who’s hot and who’s not in the Western Conference entering the postseason. Now let’s do the same for the Eastern Conference. New York Rangers: Hot, But With Red Flags It was a historic season for the New…

Eastern Conference Matchups Set for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Jim Bay | April 16, 2024April 17, 2024

After Tuesday’s (April 16) wild evening of NHL action, the matchups for the Eastern Conference were confirmed for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dates and times for these matchups will be announced at a later date. Here are the matchups with a brief look at each. Toronto Maple Leafs vs…

Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Flyers – 4/16/24

Jim Bay | April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

The Washington Capitals face the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (39-31-11) at FLYERS (38-32-11) 7 p.m. ET; MNMT, NBCSP, TVAS2, SNP, SNW Capitals projected lineup Alex Ovechkin — Connor McMichael — T.J. Oshie Aliaksei Protas…

Today in Hockey History: April 16

Matthew Zator | April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

April 16 is a huge date amongst the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises, with four of them winning the Stanley Cup. There are also plenty of Hall of Fame players who left their mark on the game through the years. Let’s hop aboard the THW time machine and go…

Projected Lineups for the Bruins vs Capitals – 4/15/24

Ryan Gagne | April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

The Washington Capitals (87 points) are clinging to the final wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference and welcome the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins (109 points) at Capital One Arena on Monday night. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BRUINS (47-18-15) at CAPITALS (38-31-11) 7 p.m….

Ilya Kovalchuk: A Career Retrospective

Christian Thorsberg | April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

On Jan. 6, 2006, late in the second period of a regular-season Pittsburgh Penguins-Atlanta Thrashers tilt, a 22-year-old Ilya Kovalchuk is left dangerously uncovered on the near-side point of the Thrashers’ power play. As the Penguins’ defense flails hopelessly to recover, the Russian scorer, receiving a cross-slot pass, wastes no…

NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Rangers, Capitals, Canadiens

Jim Parsons | April 14, 2024April 14, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how close are the Ottawa Senators to finding their next head coach? Meanwhile, Philip Broberg might get the call from the Edmonton Oilers the play the last couple of regular season games. Did Max Pacioretty make the right decision declining a trade to the New…

Projected Lineups for the Lightning vs Capitals – 4/13/24

Justin Giampietro | April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. LIGHTNING (44-27-8) at CAPITALS (37-31-11) 5:30 p.m. ET; MNMT, BSFLX Lightning projected lineup Anthony Duclair — Brayden Point — Nikita Kucherov Brandon Hagel — Anthony…

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Capitals FAQ

What year were the Washington Capitals founded?

The Washington Capitals joined the NHL for the 1974-75 season.

When did the Washington Capitals play their first game?

The Washington Capitals played their first game on Oct. 9, 1974, against the New York Rangers, which they lost 6-3.

Who is the current head coach of the Washington Capitals?

Peter Laviolette is the current head coach for the Washington Capitals.