Capitals’ Ovechkin Closes in on 50 as Focus Shifts to Playoffs Sammi Silber | April 7, 2018 It’s happened before for Alex Ovechkin, who scored a hat-trick in the Washington Capitals 2015-16 season finale to hit the 50-goal mark. He has the chance to do it again…
The Anatomy of Ovechkin’s 1,000 Games Sammi Silber | March 31, 2018 When the Washington Capitals signed Alex Ovechkin to a 13-year contract extension, owner Ted Leonsis got a call from David Stern, one of many who had criticized the franchise’s latest…
Capitals Oshie from Zero to Hero The Hockey Writers | March 29, 2018 T.J. Oshie has been heating up at the right time for the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old winger hasn’t had the most impressive season to date, but that is subject to…
Capitals Reflect as Ovechkin Approaches 50 Goals Sammi Silber | March 27, 2018 After scoring his 40th goal of the season in the Washington Capitals’ Stadium Series matchup against Toronto, Ovechkin was happy to hit that number but wasn’t ready to settle. “Forty…
Braden Holtby’s Struggles Continue The Hockey Writers | March 26, 2018 Since the second half of the season began, Braden Holtby has not looked like the Vezina Trophy winner we are accustomed to seeing in goal for the Washington Capitals. Granted,…
Capitals’ Jerabek, Kempny Talk Transition to DC Sammi Silber | March 24, 2018 When defensemen Jakub Jerabek and Michal Kempny were traded to the Washington Capitals at the trade deadline, both took the time to adjust to new teammates and a new city, even taking the time…
Capitals Lock Up Top Prospect Gersich Sammi Silber | March 23, 2018 The Washington Capitals have signed University of North Dakota forward Shane Gersich to a two-year, entry-level contract, general manager Brian MacLellan announced Friday. With this contract, the 21-year-old forward is…
Capitals’ Oshie Regaining Rhythm as Playoffs Near Sammi Silber | March 21, 2018 It was on his own bobblehead night at Capital One Arena that Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie found twine for the fourth time in four games, scoring on a quick…
Capitals’ Boyd Reflects on First Point, Making the Cut Sammi Silber | March 20, 2018 Washington Capitals forward Travis Boyd couldn’t contain his smile Monday as he was surrounded by a flurry of journalists, his gear still on from over an hour-long practice. The 24-year-old…
The 2018 Stanley Cup Contenders Jeff Seide | March 16, 2018 The battle for the Stanley Cup kicks off in less than a month, on Wednesday, April 11. While there are still several teams battling to secure a playoff spot in…
Capitals’ Vrana Shakes the Monkey Off His Back Sammi Silber | March 7, 2018 It was in the second period of the Washington Capitals’ Stadium Series game in Annapolis that Jakub Vrana found himself on a breakaway, playing on one of the biggest stages…
Capitals Keelhaul the Leafs at the Naval Academy Sammi Silber | March 4, 2018 ANNAPOLIS- Despite harsh wind that swept over the Northeast, the 2018 Stadium Series would continue on at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Members of the Brigade of Midshipmen marched in…