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Capitals Look to Reduce Penalties, Mistakes in Game 2

Sammi Silber | April 14, 2018

To kick off the playoffs, the Washington Capitals couldn’t seem to find their rhythm against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 1. They lost the lead two times due to…

Categories Washington Capitals

Shutting Down McDavid a Capitals Priority

Sammi Silber | November 12, 2017

Just two weeks ago, the Washington Capitals defeated the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place with a dominating 5-2 victory. Sunday marks the second and final time these two teams face…

Categories Washington Capitals

For Capitals’ Bowey, Consistency Is Key to Roster Spot

Sammi Silber | October 1, 2017

As the Washington Capitals get closer to the regular season, there are still a few prospects remaining on the roster who are looking to lock down a spot. On the…

Categories Capitals Prospects, Washington Capitals

What’s Going on with Braden Holtby?

Sammi Silber | April 30, 2017

The Washington Capitals, who went into this playoff series as one of the favorites to go on and win the Stanley Cup, now find themselves with their backs against the…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, Washington Capitals

One-on-One: Shattenkirk Talks Capitals, Orpik & Playoffs

Sammi Silber | March 27, 2017

It hasn’t even been a month since Kevin Shattenkirk joined the Washington Capitals, but upon first glance, it doesn’t seem that way. In fact, the 28-year-old blueliner didn’t take long…

Categories Washington Capitals

Shattenkirk the Solution to Caps’ Playoff Woes?

Sammi Silber | March 4, 2017

The Washington Capitals may have made just one deal, but their acquisition of defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk made them the winners of the 2017 NHL Trade Deadline. Shattenkirk was pretty much the only…

Categories Washington Capitals

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…

Categories Capitals Management, Washington Capitals

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…

Categories Washington Capitals

Olli Maatta Full Participant in Penguins’ Skate

Mike Necciai | May 9, 2016

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta was a full participant at practice this morning, according to reports. Maatta, after being injured by Capitals’ defenseman Brooks Orpik in Game 2, skated prior…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Letang Deserves Suspension

Greg Thornberry | May 3, 2016

Pittsburgh Penguins’ defenseman Kris Letang deserves to be suspended. No fancy lede here. I think that my point is pretty clear. Yesterday I wrote an article that largely praised the…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Brooks Orpik Opens Up About Hit on Maatta, Suspension

Sammi Silber | May 2, 2016

Washington Capitals blueliner Brooks Orpik took center stage Monday, when he addressed the media about his hit on Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta and his three-game suspension. Your browser does not…

Categories Trending, Washington Capitals

Penguins Aren’t Falling for Same Old Tricks

Greg Thornberry | May 2, 2016

In recent years there has been a pretty solid strategy to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins. Get under their skin and watch them self destruct. To say that the Capitals are…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins
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