Coyotes Take Advantage of Capitals’ Struggling PK The Canadian Press | November 11, 2018 WASHINGTON — Richard Panik and Alex Galchenyuk each had a goal and an assist, and the Arizona Coyotes became the latest team to take advantage of Washington’s penalty-killing struggles in a 4-1 win over the Capitals on Sunday. Galchenyuk and Vinnie Hin…
Power Play & Bobrovsky Shine as Blue Jackets Beat Capitals The Canadian Press | November 9, 2018 WASHINGTON — The Columbus Blue Jackets’ NHL-worst power play scored twice and Sergei Bobrovsky made 33 saves in a 2-1 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals on Friday night. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored in his return to the li…
NHL News & Notes: Plekanec, Carlson & More Brandon Share-Cohen | November 9, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, the Montreal Canadiens are placing a veteran forward on unconditional waivers, John Carlson will miss a game, the Boston Bruins have recalled Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson…
NHL News & Notes: Schmidt Extension, Wilson Suspension & More Brandon Share-Cohen | October 25, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, Nate Schmidt has signed a lengthy contract extension to remain in Las Vegas, the NHL has upheld one of their most severe suspensions in recent…
NHL News & Notes: Svechnikov, Oshie & Wilson & More Brandon Share-Cohen | October 16, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, The Detroit Red Wings will be without a first-round talent for most of the season, TJ Oshie is coming to the defense of Tom Wilson…
Wilson Suspended 20 Games Brandon Share-Cohen | October 3, 2018 The NHL has suspended Tom Wilson for 20 games for an illegal check to the head on St. Louis Blues’ forward Oskar Sunqvist. This is Wilson’s fourth suspension in his…
Capitals’ Shumakov Could Land Anywhere in Lineup Kevin Hargrave | September 9, 2018 Sergei Shumakov shook up an otherwise quiet August for the Washington Capitals’ front office. After re-signing John Carlson, Tom Wilson, and Brooks Orpik, it appeared that Capitals general manager Brian…
Off the Crossbar: The Newest Ovechkin Threat Jeff Seide | September 4, 2018 Move over, Connor McDavid. Look out, Sidney Crosby. Get out of the way, Taylor Hall. Here comes Sergei Aleksandrovich Ovechkin. The less-than-a-month-old baby is already taking the hockey world by…
Ovechkin’s October Foreshadowed Caps’ Cup Run Kevin Hargrave | August 17, 2018 In the ears of hockey fans, few words are more welcome than “October.” During the dog days of summer, “October” promises an end to the offseason doldrums and a return…
Crafting the Capitals’ Ideal Fourth Line Kevin Hargrave | August 1, 2018 Entering next season, the biggest shakeup in the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup-winning lineup will come on the fourth line. With the departure of Jay Beagle, who spent the better part…
Capitals Orpik Re-Signing a Smart Bet Sammi Silber | July 26, 2018 For the last month, long-time NHL defenseman Brooks Orpik was facing an extremely uncertain future. After the Washington Capitals traded him and Philipp Grubauer to the Colorado Avalanche to clear…
Capitals Expansion Draft Drama Looks Better in Hindsight Kevin Hargrave | July 25, 2018 In the 2017 offseason, it seemed like very few teams managed the NHL Expansion Draft as poorly as the Washington Capitals. The Caps lost defenseman Nate Schmidt, slated to be…