Preview: Capitals Prepare for Matinee with Canucks Sammi Silber | December 11, 2016 The Washington Capitals are seeking their fourth straight win, and are looking to keep the ball rolling as they take on Vancouver Sunday. Washington had an outstanding win Friday against…
Washington Capitals Select Lucas Johansen #28 Overall Andrew Forbes | June 24, 2016 With the 28th pick in the 2016 NHL Draft the Washington Capitals selected Lucas Johansen from the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL). About Lucas Johansen It’s in…
How Far Off Are the Oilers from the Capitals? Marcy Di Michele | April 16, 2016 It was 2004. The Tampa Bay Lightning had just won the Stanley Cup. The hockey world was on the cusp of losing an entire season to a lock-out. But for…
Caps Built on Foundation of Alzner & Carlson Dan Rice | March 28, 2016 They were both first round picks of the Washington Capitals, both became regulars in the lineup starting in 2010-11 and now as the Caps are about to enter the postseason…
Trade Deadline Flashback: Penguins Send Goligoski to Dallas Jordan Dix | February 26, 2016 The good, old-fashioned, hockey trade. It seems to becoming more and more of a rarity these days but we still see some trades that involve all NHL talent. It’s time…
The 3 Worst Trades in Dallas Stars History Ed Sarno | February 25, 2016 The NHL Trade Deadline (Feb 29th 3PM ET) is now just a few days away. Will the Stars be active participants or will they sit this one out? Time will…
The NHL’s Top Defensive Teams for 2015-16 Walter McLaughlin | January 31, 2016 There is nothing so so skillful in its own defense as imperious pride — Helen Hunt Jackson Don’t let her 19th century schoolmarm appearance fool you — Helen was clearly…
5 Observations From Washington’s First 5 Games Ben Lutz | October 22, 2015 It has been a glorious start to the season so far for the Washington Capitals. The team is 4-1-0 and has rolled through three straight wins outscoring the opposition 14-4.…
Flyers Backcheck: Washington Taxes Flyers Goal Scoring Andy Dudones | January 15, 2015 What a difference a trip to the nation’s capital can make for the Flyers goal scoring. After igniting for seven goals against the powerhouse Lightning on Monday, the Flyers followed…
How the Washington Capitals Defense Improved Matthew Speck | January 9, 2015 The revamped Washington Capitals blue line has moved Barry Trotz’s squad closer to competing for a Stanley Cup championship. They’re a legit contender yet, but with the growth of a…
Why the Washington Capitals’ Offense Can Improve Matthew Speck | November 26, 2014 The Washington Capitals (9-8-3) start to the season is a mixed bag. They’ve accomplished a few important things, including finding out what Andre Burakovsky can provide (12 points in 20…
The Washington Capitals Most Embarrassing Loss Matthew Speck | November 23, 2014 There are no moral victories when a team loses to the worst club in the National Hockey League. The Capitals fired 41 shots on goal during even strength play in…