Kuznetsov Could Become the Capitals’ First-Line Center Sammi Silber | August 22, 2017 When it comes to the Washington Capitals’ roster, the team has strong depth down the middle. Not only do they have one of the league’s top centers in Nicklas Backstrom…
It’s Not Cup or Bust for Ovechkin Sammi Silber | August 10, 2017 This past season was one that definitely seemed like “the year” for the Washington Capitals. Not only did they clinch their division and the Eastern Conference, dominating all of their…
Trotz Not the Problem With Capitals, What Is? Sammi Silber | May 22, 2017 After yet another year where the Cup-favorite Washington Capitals experienced an early playoff exit, something has to give. The last time the Capitals saw major changes was in May 2014.…
Did Fans Show Double Standard for Backstrom? Josh Boulton | May 13, 2017 Remember when Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby speared Buffalo Sabre Ryan O’Reilly in the groin? It’s considered by most non-Penguins fans as one of the greasiest moves of this generation.…
Ovechkin Deserves Better Legacy Brady Smith | May 13, 2017 The Washington Capitals have been in the NHL since 1974. They have just one Eastern Conference championship but were swept in the Stanley Cup Final. Winning in the NHL is…
Capitals Really the Underdogs? Sammi Silber | April 25, 2017 Though it took a bit longer than many fans expected, the Washington Capitals are headed to the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Though advancing to the next round…
Washington Capitals — Victory on the Home Front Bill Situ | March 30, 2017 This season has been a year of great moments on home ice for the Washington Capitals. From January through to March, the Caps recorded a winning streak of 15 games…
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…
Backstrom on Pace to Join 1,000 Points Club Bill Situ | March 22, 2017 Nicklas Backstrom, the first line center and alternate captain for the Washington Capitals, is very likely to reach the 1,000 point mark before the end of his NHL career. With…
Recap: Capitals Extinguish Flames, Keep Metro Lead Sammi Silber | March 22, 2017 The Washington Capitals had no trouble handling the red-hot Calgary Flames and came out of Verizon Center with a 4-2 win Tuesday. With the victory, the Capitals moved back into their lone…
Recap: Capitals Halt Flyers, Extend Home Streak Sammi Silber | March 4, 2017 The Washington Capitals cannot be stopped, even when they need an extra period of play. Washington handled the Philadelphia Flyers, defeating them 2-1 in overtime to extend their home winning…
Powering Forward: Capitals’ Line Combinations Bill Situ | February 11, 2017 With an average of nearly five goals per game so far this month, the Washington Capitals are again proving to be a force in the attacking zone. Their most recent…