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NHL Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals| 01/03/2024
- Sara Schlechtweg
- January 4, 2024
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. With multi-goal performances from Nico Hischier, Dawson Mercer, and Michael McLeod, the Devils grabbed their first win over Washington this season. They improved to 20-14-2 and jumped past Washington in the Metropolitan Division standings. The Capitals fell to 18-12-6. […]
Read MoreRecapping the Capitals Preseason
- Hayley Paljug
- October 11, 2023
The Washington Capitals are gearing up to begin the 2023-2024 season as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins at home this coming Friday, October 13th. With a fresh slate of coaching staff and a healthy roster, the Capitals are optimistic about starting off on the right foot (or skate, if you will). The team finished the […]
Read MoreThis Week in Washington: A Capitals Catch-Up
- Hayley Paljug
- September 8, 2023
As the regular season of hockey quickly approaches, the Washington Capitals have had quite a week! Between heading back home to the DC area, adjusting to new team dynamics, and a handful of signature Capitals antics, the boys are back, busy, and better than ever. Ovechkin is back, baby! The morning after Labor Day, the […]
Read MoreCapitals Set to Rebound From Disappointing 2022-2023 Season
- Hayley Paljug
- August 16, 2023
In the 2022-2023 NHL season, the Washington Capitals found themselves missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in nine seasons. Poor coaching choices, injuries, and a lack of discipline on the ice left the team with a 35-37-10 record, finishing the season 6th in the NHL Metropolitan Division. As the 2023-2024 season quickly […]
Read More5 Best Matchups of the NHL’s Opening Week
- Jonathan Duncan
- August 9, 2023
We may still be a couple of months away from the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, but for many hockey fans, myself included, the anticipation is already starting to build. It’s never too early to look ahead at the upcoming schedule and get excited to watch hockey again. Opening night of the regular season […]
Read MoreCapitals Defenseman Game Time Decision Against St. Louis
- Kevin Santangelo
- March 17, 2023
The Capitals have been dealing with injuries all season long and, for the most part, have been able to overcome the loss of several key players at times. While it hasn’t been perfect, the Capitals still find themselves fighting for a playoff spot even after trading away several key veterans earlier this month at the […]
Read MoreRasmus Sandin Taking Advantage of New Opportunity in Washington
- Kevin Santangelo
- March 13, 2023
The Washington Capitals were major sellers at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, and while they unloaded several veterans on expiring contracts, they made one addition. After their trade with the Boston Bruins that sent Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway to Beantown, the Capitals found themselves with an extra first-round pick at their disposal. Knowing the […]
Read MoreCapitals Re-sign Trevor van Riemsdyk
- Kevin Santangelo
- March 11, 2023
The Washington Capitals and general manager Brian MacLellan have been busy over the last week or two as they were major sellers at the NHL Trade Deadline. With their focus on the future, they continued shaping the roster beyond this season. One of the major areas that needed to be addressed was the blue line, […]
Read MoreInjury Update On Three Capitals Defensemen
- Kevin Santangelo
- March 8, 2023
The Washington Capitals have been dealing with injuries all season long as it has hampered their success. Recently the Capitals’ injury woes have affected the blue line, as three players are working their way back to the starting lineup. Two players were banged up during the March 1st game against the Anaheim Ducks, while one […]
Read MoreCapitals Make Decision On Trevor van Riemsdyk
- Kevin Santangelo
- March 3, 2023
The Washington Capitals have been one of the busiest teams ahead of the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, as they have already conducted four trades shipping out expiring contracts for several draft picks and a player. It was a shocking sequence of events considering the organization’s promise to Alex Ovechkin to always be all in as […]
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