Capitals of the Week Michael Mazzuca | January 9, 2017 The Washington Capitals proved they are a powerful team during the first week of January. Their torrid pace of wins moved them into the first wild card spot, which is two…
Recap: Capitals Blank Senators in Tight Checking Game Jesse Zhang | January 8, 2017 The Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals entered this game in opposite contexts. The Capitals had been playing regularly over the past week and were riding a four-game win streak. The Senators…
Preview: Senators Look to Flip the Script Against Capitals Jesse Zhang | January 7, 2017 Two days after an exhilarating gold medal tilt between Canada and the USA at the World Junior Hockey Championships, the two national capitals’ NHL teams, Ottawa Senators and the Washington…
Recap: Capitals Spoil Blue Jackets’ Historic Streak Sammi Silber | January 5, 2017 All eyes were on the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday, as they were on the verge of making history with a 17-game winning streak. However, they couldn’t get it done and fell…
Preview: Capitals Clash With Streaking Maple Leafs Sammi Silber | January 3, 2017 The Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs are both kicking off 2017 on the right foot. Both of these hot teams will meet Tuesday Washington is seeking their third…
New Year, Fresh Start for Capitals Michael Mazzuca | January 3, 2017 The strong Washington Capitals experienced a skid at the end of December 2016. During the final six games, Washington allowed 11 goals. The main cause of untimely goals was turnovers.…
Grubauer Perfect Backup for Holtby & Caps Dan Rice | January 2, 2017 The life of an NHL backup goalie isn’t an easy one, seeing game action once or twice every two-three weeks. It becomes an even harder life when you are playing…
Preview: Capitals on Quest for 2 Straight Wins vs Senators Sammi Silber | January 1, 2017 The Washington Capitals did everything right in their 6-2 win over the New Jersey Devils to close out 2016. Not only did they get scoring from all four forward lines,…
Braden Holtby Carrying Capitals Through December Dave Holcomb | December 30, 2016 It’s been awhile since the NHL saw a goaltender win the Vezina Trophy two seasons in a row. New Jersey Devils netminder Martin Brodeur was the last one to do…
Recap: Capitals Fall in Shootout to Kinkaid & Devils Sammi Silber | December 30, 2016 The Washington Capitals couldn’t pick up the win Thursday but managed to escape with a point against the New Jersey Devils in a game that belonged to the goalies. Washington…
Preview: Capitals Seeking Surge Against Devils Sammi Silber | December 29, 2016 After falling 4-3 in a disappointing loss to the New York Islanders Tuesday, the Washington Capitals have found themselves in a bit of a slump of late. They are 2-2-1 in…
Recap: Carlson & Capitals Storm Past Lightning Sammi Silber | December 23, 2016 The Washington Capitals appeared sluggish over the course of their two-game slide but came to Verizon Center Friday ready to play, with an unwavering sense of energy and urgency. From the…