Capitals’ Most Common Jersey Numbers in Franchise History Raphael Caron | September 24, 2023 When it comes to jersey number history for teams, the retired numbers often have the greatest meaning for fans. For the Washington Capitals, these jerseys include numbers five (Rod Langway),…
Ovechkin, His Milestone Goals & the Goalies He Beat Andrew Forbes | September 17, 2023 *This article was updated in March 2023 On June 26, 2004, the Washington Capitals drafted Alexander Ovechkin with the first overall selection in the NHL Draft. It was known then…
Washington Capitals Jersey History Eugene Helfrick | May 29, 2023 Perhaps no team in the National Hockey League had as inauspicious a start as the Washington Capitals. In the entire century-plus of NHL history, the 1974-75 Capitals, one of two…
Mike Gartner: Revisiting a True Hall of Fame Career Nathaniel Oliver | October 29, 2022 Right winger Mike Gartner played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League. He scored at least 30 goals in 17 of those 19 campaigns. This phenomenal feat is an NHL…
Capitals History: Granting of the Franchise in 1972 Ted Starkey | June 11, 2022 While the Washington Capitals‘ 50th anniversary season is still a few seasons away, the team celebrated a major milestone this past week with the golden anniversary of the granting of…
Capitals History: Druce Leads Washington Into May for First Time in 1990 Ted Starkey | April 30, 2022 During the decade of the 1980s, despite some strong regular-season teams where Washington passed the 100-point mark and featured several future Hall of Famers, the playoffs were mostly a struggle…
Capitals History: Reliving 1987’s Easter Epic vs. the Islanders Ted Starkey | April 17, 2022 Fans drove into the parking lots of the Capital Centre in Landover on a warm Saturday evening on April 18, 1987, expecting to see the thrills and excitement of playoff…
Capitals History: Hunter’s OT Goal Lifts Washington Past Flyers in 1988 Ted Starkey | April 15, 2022 Before the Washington Capitals went on their Stanley Cup run in the spring of 2018, there was no doubt what was the most memorable goal during their four-decade history. There…
Capitals History: Home Team Sports’ Beginnings in 1984 Ted Starkey | April 4, 2022 Being a hockey fan in the Washington area during the 1980s was a much different experience that it is today. While fans today have the choice of watching the majority…
Washington Capitals’ Trade Deadline History Ted Starkey | February 1, 2022 With the 2021 trade deadline set for March 21, here’s a look back at some of the best – and worst – trade deadline deals in Washington Capitals’ history. While…
4 Former Capitals Having Good Seasons, 2 Who Are Struggling Luke James | January 13, 2022 Whether it’s Capitol Hill or Capital One Arena, change is slow in D.C. Although players often move between franchises, the Washington Capitals’ roster hasn’t changed that much recently. Still, players…
Capitals’ Ties With Russia Run Deeper Than Ovechkin Ted Starkey | December 14, 2021 Rumors surfaced this week the Washington Capitals may end up heading to Russia next year, playing exhibition games against Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) clubs as part of the 2022-23 preseason,…