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Top Capitals Players to Draft in Fantasy Hockey 2023-24

Jesse Courville-Lynch | September 29, 2023

The NHL season is rapidly approaching, and for the Washington Capitals, they hope to improve on what was a lackluster 2022-23 season. For those fans who enjoy playing fantasy hockey…

Categories Fantasy, Washington Capitals

3 Takeaways From Capitals’ 6-1 Win Over Blackhawks

Jesse Courville-Lynch | March 24, 2023

The Washington Capitals came into Thursday night’s game looking poised to get two points after a disappointing overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday (March 21). With another…

Categories Washington Capitals

3 Capitals Who Can Contend for NHL Awards in 2022-23

Luke James | October 7, 2022

The regular season is just around the corner and the Washington Capitals inch toward it with aspirations of rebounding from an early playoff exit. This offseason was relatively quiet in…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Cap Management Looks Solid Before 2022-23 Season

Luke James | August 25, 2022

If you wanted a brief assessment of whether the Washington Capitals have managed their cap space effectively under general manager Brian MacLellan, ‘it’s complicated’ would be the response. Following another…

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Capitals’ John Carlson Has Been Key to Post-January Playoff Push

Luke James | April 17, 2022

It isn’t normal for a team’s leader in assists to fly under the radar, especially for playoff-bound squads like the Washington Capitals. Typically, a certain level of fanfare surrounds players…

Categories Washington Capitals

5 Best Dad Strength Performances in NHL History

Shawn Wilken | March 31, 2022

When it comes to being a parent, nothing compares to how challenging yet rewarding it can be as a life experience. It comes with its many ups and downs, sleepless…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Humor

Capitals Didn’t Lose All Momentum During Pause

Carl Knauf | January 4, 2022

Well, the pause wasn’t as detrimental for some teams as it was dramatically assumed to be. The NHL returned to action after an extended break and the Washington Capitals picked…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Defense is Keeping Them Atop the NHL Standings

Carl Knauf | December 7, 2021

At the start of 2021-22, the Washington Capitals had some questions to answer about their blue line. A majority of the defense was aging and accounted for a little less…

Categories Editor's Choice, Washington Capitals

5 Takeaways From the Capitals’ 2-0 Shutout of the Kings

Luke James | November 18, 2021

The Washington Capitals are back. Granted, they weren’t gone for long – they’ve lost just once, versus the Anaheim Ducks, in their last six games, but a shutout win over…

Categories Washington Capitals

4 Takeaways from Captials’ Shutout Win Over Arizona

Luke James | October 30, 2021

It took until the third period for the Washington Capitals to break the deadlock against the Arizona Coyotes on Friday night. An inspired performance from rookie netminder Karel Vejmelka kept…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals’ Defensive Play Is Starting to Let the Team Down

Carl Knauf | October 28, 2021

The Washington Capitals continued their point streak to start the season with an overtime loss against the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday night. A loss is still a loss, and they…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Blue Line Looking Strong to Start Season

Carl Knauf | October 19, 2021

It’s easy to fall back on analytics this early in the season due to the impatience that lingers over franchises. Said analytics also usually come with negative rhetoric because 31…

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