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Capitals History

The TJ Oshie Trade Analyzed

THW Archives | December 23, 2025

It has been more than 10 years since a blockbuster trade went down during the offseason between the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. The Blues sent forward TJ…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Capitals History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, St Louis Blues, Washington Capitals

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16

Matthew Zator | December 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 17 There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 13

Matthew Zator | December 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 14 The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of ice skates had plenty of memories on this…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 4

Matthew Zator | December 4, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 5 The most successful team in National Hockey League history was founded on this date. Decades later, one of…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 2

Matthew Zator | December 2, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 3 This date in National Hockey League history has been a somber one for fans in Montreal as they…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 25

Matthew Zator | November 25, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 26 Nov. 25 has been one heck of an eventful date in National Hockey League history. Two of the…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy

Brandon Share-Cohen | November 18, 2025

When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s…

Categories Archives, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Capitals History, Hockey History, Islanders History, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Player Profiles, Senators History, Washington Capitals

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 11

Matthew Zator | November 11, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 12 Minnesota is rich in hockey history and this date brought some big moments over the years. Also, there…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Stars History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 8

Matthew Zator | November 8, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 9 Nov. 8 has been a very eventful date in NHL history. Arguably the greatest defenseman ever retired, while…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History

A Look Back at Alex Ovechkin’s Milestone Goals

Hayley Paljug | November 6, 2025

Washington Capitals’ captain and NHL superstar Alex Ovechkin reached a feat never before accomplished in last night’s game against the St. Louis Blues– 900 NHL goals. It’s been a long…

Categories Capitals History, Washington Capitals

Capitals’ John Carlson Reaches 1,100 Games: A Look Back at His Career so Far

Hayley Paljug | November 2, 2025

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson played his 1,100th NHL game on Saturday evening. The career-long Capital became the 15th defenseman in league history to play 1,100-plus games with one team,…

Categories Capitals History, Hockey History, Washington Capitals

Shattenkirk Trade Was Key to Blues’ Success

Stephen Ground | October 26, 2025

The St. Louis Blues’ 2019 Stanley Cup victory seems in hindsight like the culmination of 10 years of sustained success. But a closer look at the decade shows that the…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Capitals History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, St Louis Blues, Washington Capitals
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