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Capitals History

Today in Hockey History: Aug 31

Matthew Zator | August 31, 2025

Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Devils History, Ducks History, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 30

Matthew Zator | August 30, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 31 Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the NHL. A longtime and…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Coyotes History, Ducks History, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 29

Matthew Zator | August 29, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 30 On this date, one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history had to step away from…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 23

Matthew Zator | August 23, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 24 One of the first big goaltending stars in NHL history made his way to Montreal on this date.…

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

Remembering Goalie Jim Carey’s Meteoric Capitals Career

The Old Prof | August 20, 2025

If you were watching the NHL in the mid-’90s, you probably remember Jim Carey. Not the comedian with the rubber face—but the goalie with the lightning glove, the calm composure,…

Categories Capitals History, Hockey History, Washington Capitals

How Olaf (Olie the Goalie) Kölzig Became the Heart of the Washington Capitals

The Old Prof | August 15, 2025

Not many NHL stories start in South Africa. Olaf Kölzig‘s did. Born in Johannesburg to German parents, he didn’t stick around long—his family eventually landed in Union Bay, British Columbia,…

Categories Capitals History, Hockey History, Washington Capitals

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 3

Matthew Zator | August 3, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 4 Aug. 3 is an interesting date in NHL history. One of the teams in the league’s first wave…

Categories Archives, Capitals History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: July 11

Matthew Zator | July 11, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 12 The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus,…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Capitals History, Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: June 26

Matthew Zator | June 26, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 27 If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Canucks History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Penguins History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: June 7

Matthew Zator | June 7, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 8 There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: May 30

Matthew Zator | May 30, 2025

This date in National Hockey League history has seen its fair share of memorable moments. From Stanley Cup Final drama to coaching changes and trades, May 30 has provided us…

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Today in Hockey History: May 19

Matthew Zator | May 19, 2025

A pair of historic Stanley Cup champions were crowned on this date. May 19 has also seen some great individual efforts by Hall of Fame defensemen and goaltenders. Let’s begin…

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