Big summer for Hanifin ahead of joining Flames
You get the sense Noah Hanifin wouldn’t mind if the NHL season started tomorrow.
Chris Lomon
A Season To Remember For Barzal
Barzal, who became the seventh rookie in NHL history with at least 20 goals and 60 assists, and just the second to notch three five-point games, was humbled after being named the 2018 Calder Trophy recipient.
Sbisa: The team and the city – we became one
Each time he walked through a hospital entrance, Luca Sbisa wondered what he would say or could say to the families and survivors.
My Top 5 | Connor Carrick
Whether he’s at home or on the road, Connor Carrick enjoys checking out the newest roaster spots or heading back to visit some of his old favourites.
Nugent-Hopkins leaving impact in community of Edmonton
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had two goals heading into his NHL rookie campaign seven years ago: contribute to team success and do whatever he could to contribute to the community.
Caps players share memories, tattoo, and a laugh at Vrana's expense
Getting your name etched on the Stanley Cup is no easy task. Getting that moment engraved on your body proved to be at least as tough for a couple of Washington Capitals players.
My Top 5 | Zach Hyman
When it comes to one of his biggest passions away from the rink, Toronto forward Zach Hyman does it by the book, so to speak.
Causes to benefit from annual tournament hit close to home for Ladd
The Ladd Foundation supports numerous causes, specifically focused on youth and the environment.
Gallagher gets as much as he gives back
Even in between tee shots and putts with his buddies, Brendan Gallagher was only too happy to take a break and talk about the impact charity work has had on his life.
Capitals win first Stanley cup as Ovechkin nets Conn Smythe
The Washington Capitals have won the 2018 Stanley Cup, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory in Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday night.
John Carlson thrives in playoff atmosphere
How would Mark Hunter describe Washington’s John Carlson’s one and only season with the London Knights? Untapped.
200 pucks a day pays off for Beagle
It was four years ago, just after the end of the 2013-14 NHL season, when Jay Beagle went to work almost daily to inject more offence into his game. Those efforts have certainly paid off.
My Top 5 | Evgeny Kuznetsov
Talk about your Capital gains. Washington’s star centre has been front and centre in the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, averaging more than a point per game as the Eastern Conference champs seek their first crown.
Reilly Smith's leading attitude dates back to university days
As he watched Game One of the Stanley Cup Final, Enrico Blasi could have picked out any number of things that reminded him of Vegas forward Reilly Smith’s time at Miami University. It was a look that topped the list.
Former 60-goal scorer, Dennis Maruk, sees a bit of himself in current Caps
Dennis Maruk won’t be painting his face to feature the Washington Capitals logo, but the franchise’s first 60-goal scorer will be wearing his heart on his sleeve for the Stanley Cup Final.
My Top 5 | Marc-Andre Fleury
There’s no rolling the dice when Marc-Andre Fleury, who has his sights set on a fourth Stanley Cup championship, is between the pipes.
Haula seizing chance in offensive role with Golden Knights
When Don Lucia spoke about the most underrated part of Erik Haula’s game, he handed out a series of gold stars for the Vegas Golden Knights forward.
My Top 5 | Francois Beauchemin
Having recently announced his retirement, Francois Beauchemin, who was drafted in the third round (75th overall), by the Montreal Canadiens in 1998, spoke with NHLPA.com about the things he’ll miss most about the game.
Holtby a humble standout, even from a young age
He has 225 career NHL wins and 32 career shutouts. Not bad for the “quiet kid from Saskatchewan.”
First Kentucky Derby experience a winner for Bjugstad
What exactly was Nick Bjugstad doing horsing around in Kentucky with five of his Florida teammates?