Capitals’ Schmidt Earning Minutes Sammi Silber | February 23, 2017 Cracking the opening night roster in the NHL isn’t an overnight process. However, for Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt, his NHL career began rather quickly. Undrafted, Schmidt played college hockey at the University…
Potential Trades in Capitals Corner Michael Mazzuca | February 22, 2017 The adage states, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ The Washington Capitals have glided through this season to reign over the NHL with 24 games left on the schedule.…
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…
The Bear Among Capitals Michael Mazzuca | February 20, 2017 Zach Sanford will remember it for a lifetime. He came across the ice, corralled the puck and wristed the puck into the net to give the Washington Capitals a one-goal…
Capitals Kick Back Into Action Bill Situ | February 18, 2017 The past week has been a fairly quiet one for the Washington Capitals, but with the first game of the road trip on the horizon, it’s time to get back…
A Comparison: Capitals vs. 1970-71 Bruins Bill Situ | February 14, 2017 Another home game, another big win — little has stopped the Washington Capitals from recording more than five goals in a single game for the 11th straight time at Verizon…
Capitals’ Crease is Clicking Michael Mazzuca | February 12, 2017 Barry Trotz has a decision to make every night — who should start between the pipes? One option is the reigning Vezina Trophy winner who, alongside the great Martin Brodeur,…
Preview: Capitals Target Ducks to Extend Streak Sammi Silber | February 11, 2017 The Washington Capitals are seeking 12 straight home wins Saturday, when they square off against the Anaheim Ducks in their last home game before their bye week. Washington’s recent hot…
Powering Forward: Capitals’ Line Combinations Bill Situ | February 11, 2017 With an average of nearly five goals per game so far this month, the Washington Capitals are again proving to be a force in the attacking zone. Their most recent…
Capitals’ Connolly has Come Full Circle Sammi Silber | February 11, 2017 The Washington Capitals went into the 2016-17 offseason looking for more depth and scoring from their bottom six. They decided to take a chance on winger Brett Connolly, 2010’s sixth-overall draft pick,…
Recap: Capitals Clip Red Wings, 6-3 Sammi Silber | February 10, 2017 The Washington Capitals didn’t start off with the same firepower they had in their previous matchups but managed a three-goal third period to ensure a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.…
Preview: Capitals Hope to Fly Past Red Wings Sammi Silber | February 9, 2017 Ever since a sluggish 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders after the All-Star break, the Washington Capitals have been unstoppable. Not only is Washington’s offense exploding, but the defense is thriving…