Winnik’s Unlikely Heroics a Great Sign Sammi Silber | October 16, 2016 The Washington Capitals skated away from Verizon Center with a close 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday. It was an unlikely hero, however, that led them to…
3 Keys to Capitals Cup Win Glynn Cosker | October 13, 2016 The Washington Capitals start their 2016-17 campaign tonight against their favorite rival, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Last season was – once again – an ‘almost’ and ‘what if’ term. There were,…
Beginning of the End for Capitals? Ben Lutz | October 13, 2016 Every year, there is nothing like the pressure of becoming a Stanley Cup contender. Everybody wants to be one of the elite, yet not everyone is at the top of…
Washington’s Projected Scratches and Call-Ups for 2016-17 Ben Lutz | October 7, 2016 With the NHL season upon us, every team is slowly making the necessary cuts to fit 23 players into their opening day roster. While all the focus will be on…
Nathan Walker’s Journey From the Outback to NHL Ice Sammi Silber | October 3, 2016 Ice hockey doesn’t generally come to mind when one hears the word “Australia.” Instead, the word is associated with kangaroos, koala bears, and Outback Steakhouse. However, one Washington Capitals prospect…
Washington Capitals 2016-17 Season Preview Sammi Silber | September 26, 2016 Despite a record-breaking season full of trophies, milestones, and unbelievable stories, the season ended in a way that has become all too familiar for the Washington Capitals: with a disappointing, heartbreaking…
Dmitry Orlov’s Future With Capitals Currently Uncertain: Report Steven DiOssi | September 14, 2016 Dmitry Orlov is currently competing at the World Cup as a member of Team Russia, but his future with the Washington Capitals entering 2016-17 is uncertain. Orlov, 25, is one…
Alex Ovechkin Named Captain of Team Russia Steven DiOssi | September 7, 2016 Alex Ovechkin will be the captain of Team Russia at the World Cup, the Russian Ice Hockey Federation announced on Wednesday. Evgeni Malkin and Pavel Datsyuk will serve as alternate…
Nicklas Backstrom’s Quiet Rise to Greatness Sammi Silber | September 5, 2016 Washington Capitals centre Nicklas Backstrom was only three years old when he got his first pair of skates and was so excited that he slept with them on. Fast forward…
Capitals Breakout Candidates for 2016-17 Season Bradley Davis | September 1, 2016 Whether it is Alexander Ovechkin blasting a one-timer from his office, or Evgeny Kuznetsov pulling off a behind-the-net, behind-the-back pass to an awaiting teammate, the Washington Capitals are in a…
Alex Ovechkin Shines in Slava Kozlov’s Farewell Game Alessandro Seren Rosso | August 26, 2016 Two-time Stanley Cup and Gagarin Cup champion, Slava Kozlov played his farewell game in his hometown Voskresensk a few days ago but guess who stole the show in spite of…