5 Eastern Conference 1st Round Picks Who Must Show They Can Stick in the NHL in 2026-27 Owen H. · Sep 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Capitals Ready for Game 4 Bounce Back Sammi Silber | May 16, 2018 Though the energy and excitement seeped through Capital One Arena Tuesday, the Washington Capitals couldn’t quite match the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3, who came in with a must-win…
Capitals Host Conference Final, 20 Years Later Barry Leonard Jr. | May 16, 2018 After winning the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals in Tampa, the Washington Capitals got a chance to host it’s first semi-final round game in 20 years. That…
Capitals Benefiting From Under-the-Radar Trade Barry Leonard Jr. | May 16, 2018 The NHL trade deadline is a time for teams in contention for the Stanley Cup to make moves to get one step closer to their goal. It’s also a time…
Capitals Making Statement With 2-0 Lead Sammi Silber | May 15, 2018 Heading into this series, the Washington Capitals were considered somewhat of an underdog, given the Tampa Bay Lightning have been considered a Cup favorite this season thanks to a deep…
Capitals Look to Shock Lightning Sammi Silber | May 11, 2018 As Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the Game 6 overtime winner against Pittsburgh Monday, Alex Ovechkin looked to the rafters and let out a sigh of relief. The Capitals finally did it,…
Capitals and Lightning Share History of Disappointment Eugene Helfrick | May 10, 2018 With the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals set to face off in the Eastern Conference Final (ECF), there’s a lot to be discerned from the match-up. As Southeastern Division rivals…
Capitals Finally Make it to Conference Final Sammi Silber | May 8, 2018 The Washington Capitals had found themselves in the same situation before: Game 6 sudden death overtime against Pittsburgh. However, they’ve always found themselves on the other end, usually falling in defeat…
Samsonov Ready to Get Ready for the NHL Alessandro Seren Rosso | May 7, 2018 After being drafted in the first round of the 2015 NHL draft by the Washington Capitals, Russian goalkeeper Ilya Samsonov has finally landed in DC after signing a 3-year, entry-level…
Capitals’ Backstrom Taking Charge Sammi Silber | May 5, 2018 As the Washington Capitals continue their playoff push, heading into a critical Game 5 against the Penguins, their top performers have not failed to lead the way, especially center Nicklas…
Tom Wilson Suspended 3 Games Brandon Share-Cohen | May 2, 2018 The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has suspended Washington Capitals’ forward Tom Wilson for three games as a result of his high-hit on Pittsburgh Penguins’ forward Zach Aton-Reese’s head Tuesday…
Capitals Clicking With 22-Straight Penalty Kills Sammi Silber | April 30, 2018 While the penalty kill has always been a driving force for the Washington Capitals, the four players that grace the ice for their opponents’ power-play opportunities have been sensational, warranting…
Capitals’ Stephenson Proving His Worth Sammi Silber | April 29, 2018 After Andre Burakovsky fell victim to injury early in the playoffs, the Washington Capitals needed a winger to rise to the occasion to fill his void. Chandler Stephenson has done…
