Ovechkin’s Enthusiasm & Play Rallies Caps Sammi Silber | June 4, 2018 As the Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights go at it in the Stanley Cup Final, Alex Ovechkin is taking in his first Final appearance with great intensity, both on…
Lars Eller: Capitals ‘Next Man Up’ Barry Leonard Jr. | June 2, 2018 Game 2 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final in Vegas will forever be known for Braden Holtby’s save on Alex Tuch late in the game that preserved the victory for…
Capitals Hit Jackpot With Holtby & Unlikely Heroes Sammi Silber | June 1, 2018 With under two minutes to go in the third period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, Alex Tuch had a wide open net on a pass from William…
3 Struggling Capitals Essential for a Comeback Kevin Hargrave | May 21, 2018 The Washington Capitals reached the Eastern Conference Final due in large part to key contributions from depth players. From veteran forward Alex Chiasson providing the Capitals’ only regulation goal in Game…
Capitals Making Statement With 2-0 Lead Sammi Silber | May 15, 2018 Heading into this series, the Washington Capitals were considered somewhat of an underdog, given the Tampa Bay Lightning have been considered a Cup favorite this season thanks to a deep…
Capitals Clicking With 22-Straight Penalty Kills Sammi Silber | April 30, 2018 While the penalty kill has always been a driving force for the Washington Capitals, the four players that grace the ice for their opponents’ power-play opportunities have been sensational, warranting…
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…
Capitals’ Burakovsky Hitting Long-Awaited Stride Sammi Silber | February 26, 2018 It wasn’t long ago that Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky found himself on the outs, a healthy scratch watching from the press box. “I [learned] a little bit of a…
Capitals Seek Consistency Sammi Silber | February 21, 2018 The term “peaks and valleys” is a perfect way to describe the Washington Capitals’ play of late; they are falling into a pattern of win-loss-win-loss and have lacked consistency. The…
Capitals Reward Eller With Five-Year Deal Sammi Silber | February 10, 2018 The Washington Capitals have re-signed center Lars Eller to a five-year, $17.5 million contract, general manager Brian MacLellan announced Saturday. Eller’s new contract will pay him an average annual salary…
Capitals Aim to Eradicate the Bye Week Blues Sammi Silber | January 24, 2018 Heading into their bye week, it seemed as if the Washington Capitals were nearly unstoppable. They’d won six of their last seven games and held a commanding lead over the Metropolitan…
Surging Lars Eller Leading the Way for the Capitals Sammi Silber | January 12, 2018 It’s normal to hear a variety of music played during breaks in a hockey game, but when the Washington Capitals play “Eye of the Tiger,” it’s become known as an…