Washington Capitals
Ovechkin wins ESPY for Best Male Athlete as first NHL player
Ovechkin managed to outduel some serious competition at the 2018 ESPYs.
Capitals bring back Brooks Orpik in $1 million, 1-year deal
The Capitals are bringing back Brooks Orpik, a leader on Washington's Stanley Cup-winning team.
My Top 5 | Brett Connolly
It was a Hollywood ending for Brett Connolly and the Washington Capitals in 2017-18, a season in which the right wing and his teammates hoisted the Stanley Cup aloft.
Capitals re-sign Bowey to $2 million, 2-year deal
The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenceman Madison Bowey to a two-year deal worth $2 million.
Capitals re-sign Smith-Pelly, agree to terms with Kempny
The Washington Capitals are bringing back two of the more important from their Stanley Cup run by getting new contracts done with winger Devante Smith-Pelly and defenceman Michal Kempny.
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.
Trotz resigns as coach of Stanley Cup-winning Capitals
Barry Trotz has resigned as coach of the Washington Capitals after leading them to the Stanley Cup.
Playoff Performer of the Night | Devante Smith-Pelly
Devante Smith-Pelly scored the biggest goal of his NHL career to help him and the Washington Capitals to their first-ever Stanley Cup Championship in a 4-3 victory in Thursday night's Game 5.
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.
Playoff Performer of the Night | Nicklas Backstrom
Nicklas Backstrom surpassed the 20-point mark with a trio of assists in his seventh multi-point game of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Washington Capitals pulled off a 6-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights to move within one victory of hoisting hockey’s most coveted prize.
Playoff Performer of the Night | Evgeny Kuznetsov
Evgeny Kuznetsov returned to action Saturday Night with authority by posting his sixth multi-point outing of the postseason to help the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 victory and a 2-1 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.
Playoff Performer of the Night | Braden Holtby
With 37 saves, including a jaw-dropping third-period denial of Vegas Golden Knights forward Alex Tuch, Braden Holtby was simply outstanding in backing the Washington Capitals to an even series with a 3-2 win of Wednesday’s Game 2.
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.
Playoff Performer of the Night | Alex Ovechkin
A man on a mission, Alex Ovechkin helped send the Washington Capitals to their second Stanley Cup Final, and first in his 13-season tenure, with an early goal that stood as the game-winner in a 4-0 blanking of the Tampa Bay Lightning Wednesday night.
Visa Presents: Player Q&A with Dmitry Orlov
Russian Dumplings, detective movies – just a few of Dmitry Orlov's favourite things! Get to know the Washington Capitals' blueliner in this week's Player Q&A.
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.”
Playoff Performer of the Night | T.J. Oshie
With the Washington Capitals facing elimination, T.J. Oshie came through for his team with a pair of goals, including the game-winner, in a 3-0 victory that forced Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final.