Author: Hayley Paljug

Capitals Trade Anthony Mantha for a Pair of Draft Picks

Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick. In order to keep Mantha under Vegas’ salary cap, the Capitals will retain 50% of his $5.7 million salary. He is in the last season of his current contract […]

What’s Next For Evgeny Kuznetsov?

Washington Capitals’ veteran forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has cleared waivers, and it was announced that he will be reassigned to the Capitals AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. Kuznetsov has been a part of the Capitals organization since 2013, playing a total of 723 games in D.C. He was, notoriously, the player who scored the game-winning goal […]

Hockey 101: The PWHL Explained

The PWHL is causing a huge buzz across the hockey community as they begin their inaugural season. Six teams have taken their respective cities by storm, breaking attendance records again and again, and creating a new generation of superstar female athletes, all while inspiring the next. Let’s take a look at the league, its teams, […]

Washington Capitals Nic Dowd Out, Pierrick Dube recalled from Hershey

Nic Dowd Injury Washington Capitals’ veteran center Nic Dowd sustained an upper-body injury on Tuesday night as the Capitals faced the Devils at home. Dowd left the bench late in the first period after an earlier high hit from Devils’ forward Timo Meier. He ended the night with just 6:20 TOI. Besides the loss of […]

Washington Capitals Black History jerseys

Black History Spotlight: Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals revealed their Black History Month special jersey on Monday, designed by D.C. local artist J. Freeman Robinson. The jersey pays homage to the 11 members of the Washington Capitals hockey club who were also part of the Black community. Though their numbers may be small, the Black hockey community has played a […]

Alex Ovechkin Reaches Triumphant Five-Game Goal Streak Against the Canucks

As the Washington Capitals faced the Vancouver Canucks on Super Bowl Sunday, all eyes were on Alex Ovechkin, who entered the game on a four-game goal streak. Ovechkin, 38, has been uncharacteristically cold this season, scoring just 13 goals in 48 games, whereas last season, the winger tallied 42 in 73 games. An early-season scoring […]

Hershey Bears Washington Capitals affiliation

Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears Extend Affiliation Agreement

It was announced on Monday that the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the AHL’s Hershey Bears have extended their affiliation agreement through the 2029-2030 season, adding another 6 years to the partnership. The teams have been affiliated with each other continuously since the 2005-2006 season, and Hershey boasts a record of 783-428-72-91 since the partnership began. […]

Hockey 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Hockey Penalties

Slashing? Boarding? Cross-checking? If you’re new to hockey, you may be hearing these words thrown around a lot but not quite understanding what the referees are really saying. No worries– it’ll all be explained here! The key thing to know is that there are different consequences for different penalties, depending on the type. Some penalties […]

USA Hockey Mandates Neck Protection For All U18 Players

The USA Hockey Congress approved a rule on Sunday that will require all players under the age of 18 to wear neck protection in both games and practices. This policy also extends to 19-year-old players in the boys, girls, and junior levels, as well as on-ice officials under 18. The policy officially goes into effect […]

Player Profile: Aliaksei Protas

23-year-old forward Aliaksei Protas recently signed a five-year, $16.875 million extension contract with the Washington Capitals. He seems excited about the opportunity, stating, “It’s a big honor. I’m so proud. This team, this organization believed in me. They give me chance to chase my dreams and to reach my dream to play in the NHL. […]