Highs and Lows of the Capitals’ First Week Post-Olympic Break Hayley Paljug | March 2, 2026 The Washington Capitals played three games to start their post-Olympic push to the playoffs and finish out February, facing the Philadelphia Flyers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Montreal Canadiens and ending…
Reviewing Capitals Performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics Christopher Babos | February 24, 2026 As soon as the United States stepped onto the podium to claim their gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the NHL was ready to resume. The Washington Capitals have…
Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition THW Staff | February 8, 2026 The NHL entered its Olympic Break after games concluded on Feb. 5. The league will remain paused until Feb. 25 to accommodate the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The…
A Capitals Fan’s Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Tournament Hayley Paljug | February 6, 2026 The Winter Olympic Games officially kick off Feb. 6, and hockey fans around the world are eager to watch some of their favorite players take the ice and represent their…
3 Washington Capitals Will Go for Gold in the Olympics Hayley Paljug | January 15, 2026 Excitement is building as the 2026 Winter Olympic Games draw near, with an official kickoff date of Feb. 6. Perhaps one of the most exciting Olympic storylines is the return…
Capitals Are Counting on Underrated Fehervary in 2025-26 Frank Mills | October 1, 2025 Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary signed a seven-year $42 million contract extension on July 1, the first day he was eligible to do so, signaling a mutual commitment between the…
Capitals Sign Martin Fehervary to 7-Year Contract Extension Christopher Babos | July 1, 2025 The Washington Capitals announced a long-term contract with defenseman Martin Fehervary on a seven-year, $42 million extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $6 million per season. Fehervary, who…
2 Takeaways From Capitals’ Game 4 Loss to the Hurricanes Christopher Babos | May 13, 2025 The Washington Capitals are one loss from a postseason exit after a 5-2 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. Game 4 followed a familiar pattern at the Lenovo…
Capitals Re-Sign Martin Fehervary to 3-Year Deal Jesse Courville-Lynch | July 5, 2023 The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Martin Fehervary to a three-year contract extension worth $2.675 million per season. The 23-year-old left-shot defender from Bratislava, Slovakia is coming off his second…
Capitals Preseason Mailbag: Laviolette, McMichael & More Luke James | September 15, 2022 Welcome to the second edition of the Washington Capitals Mailbag here at The Hockey Writers. If you missed the first instalment, this series is about allowing our writers to field…
3 Washington Capitals With Something To Prove in the Playoffs Luke James | April 27, 2022 Following an Alex Ovechkin injury and a lopsided loss to the New York Islanders, the mood surrounding the Washington Capitals has started to sour again. There’s still plenty of unresolved…
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…