Washington Capitals sign Nicklas Backstrom for 5-year, $46M deal
The Washington Capitals have signed Nicklas Backstrom for the long term, agreeing to a $46 million, five-year contract extension on Tuesday.
‘District of Champions:’ Nationals take honorary Zamboni ride at Caps game
The Washington Nationals are still taking victory laps in the wake of their historic World Series Championship win last week – and last night they had a chance to do it in style, riding the Zamboni at the Washington Capitals game.
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals celebrate Nationals’ World Series victory, offer fountain recommendations
It really is the District of Champions: In the past two years, the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics have claimed titles for DC, and now, the Washington Nationals have bestowed another championship honor on the city.
Washington Capitals debut new team dog: Captain
The Capitals have a new Captain.
Vrana scores in OT, Capitals beat Blues 3-2 in opener
Jakub Vrana scored at 2:51 of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.
Capitals' Kuznetsov suspended three games by NHL
Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended without pay for three regular-season games by the NHL for inappropriate conduct, less than a month after he was banned from playing for Russia for four years because of a positive test for cocaine.
Washington Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov banned from International Ice Hockey Federation for 4 years
(AP) -- Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the world championship and has been banned from the Russian national team for four years.
Caps Orpik retires after 15 NHL seasons, 2 Stanley Cup titles
Brooks Orpik called it a career Tuesday after 15 bruising NHL seasons in which he established himself as a big-hitting, shutdown defenseman and won the Stanley Cup twice.
Caps Orpik retires after 15 NHL seasons, 2 Stanley Cup titles
Brooks Orpik called it a career Tuesday after 15 bruising NHL seasons in which he established himself as a big-hitting, shutdown defenseman and won the Stanley Cup twice.
NHL clears Capitals' Kuznetsov over video showing powder
The NHL said Friday it has closed its review of Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov and a now-deleted video on social media that appears to show him in a hotel room with lines of white powder on a table in front of him.
NHL clears Capitals' Kuznetsov over video showing powder
The NHL said Friday it has closed its review of Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov and a now-deleted video on social media that appears to show him in a hotel room with lines of white powder on a table in front of him.
Hurricanes stun defending champion Capitals in 2OT in Game 7
Justin Williams returned to the building that was the scene of his only Game 7 loss and left the ice relieved and redeemed after knocking off his old friends and defending Stanley Cup champions.
Capitals' T.J. Oshie out of playoffs with broken clavicle
Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to miss the rest of the playoffs after undergoing surgery to repair a broken right clavicle.
Capitals beat Hurricanes 6-0 to take 3-2 series lead
Nicklas Backstrom needed five games to match his goal output from the entire 2018 playoffs, and he and Alex Ovechkin have the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals one victory away from the second round.
Capitals beat Hurricanes 6-0 to take 3-2 series lead
Nicklas Backstrom needed five games to match his goal output from the entire 2018 playoffs, and he and Alex Ovechkin have the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals one victory away from the second round.
Capitals recall Smith-Pelly for playoff run
After losing two straight playoff games to Carolina, the Washington Capitals are recalling Devante Smith-Pelly from the Hershey Bears.
Orpik scores in OT, Capitals take 2-0 lead over Hurricanes
Brooks Orpik scored less than two minutes into overtime, Alex Ovechkin had two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday to give the defending Stanley Cup champions a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.
Capitals survive surge from Hurricanes to win Game 1
Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin combined to score three goals on the first eight shots, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals survived a surge from Andrei Svechnikov and the Carolina Hurricanes to win Game 1 of their first-round series 4-2 on Thursday night.
Capitals recreate iconic Stanley Cup championship celebration photos with adorable babies
The Washington Capitals return to the Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday, and ahead of the game, the Caps are introducing us to some of their newest and cutest fans: the babies born nine months after last year’s championship win.
Capitals 2019 playoffs schedule
The Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals are back in the playoffs – and fans will be able to see them launch their 2019 championship defense on Thursday when they host Carolina.