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The Anatomy of Ovechkin’s 1,000 Games

Sammi Silber | March 31, 2018

When the Washington Capitals signed Alex Ovechkin to a 13-year contract extension, owner Ted Leonsis got a call from David Stern, one of many who had criticized the franchise’s latest…

Categories Washington Capitals

Off the Crossbar: Caps Order New “Window of Opportunity” from Pella

Jeff Seide | May 11, 2017

Another year of failed expectations. The Washington Capital’s window of opportunity to win the Cup slammed shut last night, after yet another second round defeat to the hands of the…

Categories Column, Humor, Washington Capitals

NHL Players Should Be Allowed to Compete in 2018 Olympics

Sammi Silber | October 9, 2016

The NHL has until Jan. 15 to decide whether or not they will allow players to participate in the 2018 Olympics in South Korea, but Alex Ovechkin has already made…

Categories Hockey Cares, International Hockey, Olympics

Washington Capitals: Who Is Brian MacLellan?

Matthew Speck | May 27, 2014

On Memorial Day the Washington Capitals made two moves that will have an enormous factor on the club moving forward. One was expected to happen and one was a shocking…

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Lessons Learned from George McPhee’s Tenure

Margaret Stuart | April 30, 2014

The Washington Capitals announced Saturday morning that GM George McPhee’s contract would not be renewed for the upcoming season, and head coach Adam Oates had been relieved of his duties.…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Say Goodbye to George McPhee and Adam Oates

George Foussekis | April 27, 2014

George McPhee and Adam Oates Relieved of Their Duties It was a somber Saturday afternoon in Washington D.C. as the Washington Capitals made a major regime change.  Majority owner Ted…

Categories Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin: The Anti-Captain

Sam Hauslohner | April 17, 2014

Before this season’s debacle, in which Alex Ovechkin was simultaneously the league’s best goal scorer, worst defensive forward, and above-average detractor of his own teammates; before Dale Hunter regularly benched…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals: Why George McPhee Should Stay

Matthew Speck | April 17, 2014

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis has a huge offseason ahead of him. It starts with big decisions at the General Manager position and determining Washington’s 2014-15 head coach. Due to…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals 2013-2014 Season Recap: Failure

George Foussekis | April 16, 2014

What Went Wrong With the 2013-2014 Washington Capitals? It was a turbulent season for the Washington Capitals.  The Capitals were a team that depended on the powerplay to keep their…

Categories Washington Capitals

It’s Time for a Change in Washington

Sam Hauslohner | March 29, 2014

Ever since Alex Ovechkin’s debut in a Caps’ uniform, there has always been reason for hope in Washington. Sure, the Caps were terrible for his first couple of years in…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals To Host 2015 Winter Classic

Matthew Speck | September 21, 2013

On Saturday morning, the Washington Capitals announced they will host the NHL Winter Classic during the 2014-15 season. Majority Owner Ted Leonsis made the formal announcement, but the Washington Post…

Categories News, Washington Capitals

US Hockey Scores Big with Congressional Hockey Caucus

Nick Vucic | April 25, 2013

On Wednesday, Congress finally got something done.  Members of the Congressional Hockey Caucus, including Co-Chair’s Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL), Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE), and Rep. Pat Meehan (R-PA), along with…

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