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…
Alex Ovechkin’s First NHL Jersey Sells at Auction Andrew Forbes | August 14, 2016 It’s been nearly 11 years since Alex Ovechkin first suited up for the Washington Capitals to make his NHL debut. After being drafted by the Capitals first overall in the…
Latta Trade Pushes Capitals in a New Direction Julia Stumbaugh | August 12, 2016 The warning signs for the looming end of Michael Latta’s time with the Washington Capitals came early when he became a healthy scratch when other Caps players came back onto…
Why Is Ross Mahoney So Important to the Capitals? Ben Lutz | August 9, 2016 A few weeks ago, reports came out that new Las Vegas General Manager George McPhee sought Washington’s permission to interview Ross Mahoney for the vacant assistant general manager position. Considering…
Capitals, Orlov Have Much to Consider as Negotiations Continue Sammi Silber | August 9, 2016 The offseason is winding down, and the Washington Capitals have had a quiet, but productive one. They’ve acquired Lars Eller, who should slot in as their third-line centre, and the additions of Brett…
Ovechkin May Miss World Cup of Hockey With Injury Mike Necciai | August 9, 2016 According to reports out of Russia this morning, Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin has a lower-body injury and could miss the World Cup of Hockey, which begins next month. According…
Capitals Feeling Benefits of Brooks Laich Trade Bradley Davis | July 27, 2016 The 2016 NHL off-season is just about halfway over at this point in July, and the Washington Capitals seem poised to enter the season with the roster that they have…
Capitals: Complete History and Anatomy of Alex Ovechkin Sammi Silber | July 26, 2016 The Washington Capitals made an easy selection in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, taking sharp-shooting Russian Alex Ovechkin first-overall. Since then, he’s gone from a young, bright-eyed sniper to a reckless, unpredictable…
Caps Prospect Thomas DiPauli to Test Free Agency Dustin L. Nelson | July 26, 2016 University of Notre Dame alternate captain Thomas DiPauli is not going to ink a deal with the Washington Capitals, as was rumored earlier this month, according to ESPN’s Craig Custance.…