Washington Capitals News & Opinion

Vrana, Oshie each score twice, Capitals beat Hurricanes

The Canadian Press | September 29, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jakob Vrana scored two goals, including the winner at 4:57 of the third period, in the Washington Capitals’ 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.
T.J. Oshie also scored twice goals for Washington, and Braden Holtby made 28…

Capitals Split Exhibition Games with Blues

Victoria Thomas | September 29, 2019

The last two Stanley Cup winners met twice in preseason to give fans – and competing NHL players – a taste of what it takes to be an elite team.…

Schwartz Sparks Blues in Comeback Win over Capitals

The Canadian Press | September 27, 2019

Jaden Schwartz had a goal and added three assists to lead the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday night.
Schwartz scored with 4:23 left in the first to cut Washington’s lead to…

Capitals Come up Big Against Chicago Blackhawks

Victoria Thomas | September 26, 2019

The only unchangeable in hockey is that roster names constantly change. The preseason is a great time to become familiar with your team’s rising rookies. Several prospects came up big…

Capitals’ Cup Window Is Open, But Unknowns Lie Ahead

The Canadian Press | September 23, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. — When the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018, they did so after their championship window was supposed to be closed.
Unlike when a roster shake-up and infusion of youth actually augmented the core of Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas …

Kempny’s Key Contributions to the Capitals

Victoria Thomas | September 23, 2019

Everyone knows that a team cannot win the Stanley Cup when solely relying on a stellar offense. Washington Capitals fans know this more than most. In many regards, that is…

Kuznetsov Ban Could Open Door for Capitals’ McMichael

The Canadian Press | September 17, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. — Connor McMichael in his NHL exhibition debut made a no-look pass to set up a goal that junior coach Dale Hunter knows was no accident.
“He knew that guy had an empty net backdoor,” Hunter said. “You can’t teach that. That’s a feeling o…

Can the Capitals Afford Nicklas Backstrom?

Angelo Terrana | September 17, 2019

If you’ve been following the Washington Capitals this offseason, you have been inundated with questions about contracts, retirements, and the salary cap. Did Alexander Ovechkin really suggest he would retire?…

Capitals’ Kuznetsov Suspended 3 Games

Josh Bell | September 14, 2019

The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals’ forward Evgeny Kuznetsov for three games, following a positive cocaine test. The news was first reported by Washington Post reporter, Isabelle Khurshudyan before the…

Kuznetsov Uncertainty Threatens to Hang Over Capitals

The Canadian Press | September 13, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. — They’re no longer defending Stanley Cup champions, don’t know if one of their best players will be eligible for opening night, are over the salary cap ceiling and face expiring contracts for two franchise cornerstones after the season….

What Can the Capitals Expect from Nick Jensen?

Angelo Terrana | September 11, 2019

After dealing away a 2020 second-round pick and prospect Madison Bowey to the Detroit Red Wings for Nick Jensen in February, it was clear that the Washington Capitals had big…

Is Gudas a Good Fit for the Capitals?

Victoria Thomas | September 9, 2019

Radko Gudas recently traded orange for red. The defenseman who spent three seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning and four seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers will now call the Washington…