Capitals Re-Sign Dmitry Orlov Brandon Share-Cohen | June 30, 2017 The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a six-year contract worth $30.6 million, Isabelle Khurshudyan reported early Friday morning. The deal carries a cap hit of $5.1 million…
Should the Capitals Keep Karl Alzner? Sammi Silber | May 28, 2017 The Washington Capitals will have to reevaluate their blue-line situation this offseason, especially because many of their defensemen are pending free agents. They will also have to decide on the…
Recap: Capitals Halt Flyers, Extend Home Streak Sammi Silber | March 4, 2017 The Washington Capitals cannot be stopped, even when they need an extra period of play. Washington handled the Philadelphia Flyers, defeating them 2-1 in overtime to extend their home winning…
Capitals Defense to Protect in Expansion Michael Mazzuca | January 19, 2017 Depth on the blue line has always been the Achilles’ heel of the Washington Capitals. General manager Brian MacLellan sought to address this issue by signing free agents Matt Niskanen…
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…
Nikita Kucherov to Play at World Cup Even Without Lightning Contract Brandon Share-Cohen | September 5, 2016 While Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a new contract, Kucherov is also preparing for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. When talking to Tom Gulitti…
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…
Key Position Battles for the Capitals Entering 2016-17 Bradley Davis | July 22, 2016 In the midst of a relatively quiet off-season, the Washington Capitals already have a pretty good idea of what their lineup will look like heading into the 2016-17 season. This is…
Mock Expansion Draft: Las Vegas Lineup Better Than Expected Larry Fisher | July 15, 2016 Las Vegas still needs a name for its NHL franchise but put a name to its general manager this week by hiring George McPhee to head up the expansion process.…
Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, Orlov Head to World Championship Dustin L. Nelson | May 11, 2016 Following a second-round series defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov have all accepted an invitation to play for Russia…
Flyers Fans Appalling Antics Mark Shiver | April 19, 2016 Philadelphia Flyers fans showed an appalling lack of class Monday night, with their antics in Game 3 versus the Washington Capitals. In what was a blowout 6-1 loss for the…