Nicklas Backstrom taking leave of absence from Washington Capitals due to injury
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the team because of what he called an "ongoing injury situation" after a slow start to the season on his artificial left hip.
Caps and Wizards have preliminary talks about new arena in Virginia
The owners of D.C.’s beloved sports teams, the Wizards and the Caps, have had preliminary discussions about moving their operations out of D.C. and into Virginia, according to The Washington Post.
Capitals fan conquers Mount Everest
A Virginia local and hardcore Capitals fan, Bryan Tropeano, beat the odds and climbed Mount Everest's summit, described as the world's "largest mountain."
Capitals hire Spencer Carbery as coach after 2 seasons as Maple Leafs assistant
Spencer Carbery got his start in coaching in the minors with the Washington Capitals watching closely. They liked what they saw, and on Tuesday they brought him back to fill the job they envisioned he would get.
Capitals parting ways with head coach Peter Laviolette
The Washington Capitals are parting ways with head coach Peter Laviolette.
Capitals celebrate cherry blossoms with new warmup jersey
The Washington Capitals unveiled a cherry blossom-themed warmup jersey they will don on April 2 against the New York Rangers.
Washington Capitals to honor Alexander Ovechkin's goal scoring achievement
The Washington Capitals announced plans to honor captain Alex Ovechkin for making history by passing Gordie Howe for second place on the National Hockey League's all-time goal scoring list.
Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin announces death of his father
The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin announced the death of his father Wednesday.
Alex Ovechkin away from Washington Capitals to attend to family matter
Alex Ovechkin will be away from the Washington Capitals to attend to a family matter and the health of a loved one and is expected to be gone for at least the rest of the week, if not longer.
Buffalo Sabres show support for Bills' Damar Hamlin with custom t-shirts before game vs. Capitals
The support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has stretched far past the NFL, especially in the Buffalo community.
Capitals release new augmented reality Alex Ovechkin experience
The Washington Capitals are celebrating Alex Ovechkin's 802nd goal with a new augmented reality experience.
Ovechkin moves to 2nd in NHL goals with 802, passing Howe
Alex Ovechkin passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career goals list Friday night, scoring his 802nd into an empty net with a minute left in the third period of the Washington Capitals’ game against the Winnipeg Jets.
Alex Ovechkin scores 800th goal; Capitals star is 1 short of second all-time
Soaked with beer and still wearing his No. 8 jersey, Alex Ovechkin held three pucks in his right hand as he posed for a picture with the rest of the jubilant Washington Capitals in the visiting locker room at the United Center.
Alex Ovechkin passes Howe with No. 787; Coyotes beat Capitals 3-2
Alex Ovechkin scored his 787th career goal to break Gordie Howe’s record for scoring with one team, but the Arizona Coyotes scored three times in the third period to rally for a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
Caps unveil black 'Reverse Retro' jerseys
The Washington Capitals and adidas unveiled Thursday the all-new Reverse Retro jersey the team will wear during select games this season.
Washington Capitals begin new season against Bruins Wednesday at Capital One Arena
Excitement is in the air at Capital One Arena as the Washington Capitals prepare to get their new season started!
Capitals launch rally towel competition
The Washington Capitals are encouraging fans to design the team's next rally towel.
Capitals organist let go after 22 seasons
After 22 seasons, the Washington Capitals let go Bruce Anderson, the team's beloved organist.
Washington Capitals won't bring back live organist next season, ending 22-year run
It's the end of an era – Washington Capitals organ player Bruce Anderson will not be returning for the 2022-23 season, concluding a 22-year run with the team.
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis on plan to buy Nationals
FOX 5 asked Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis if he had any plans to buy the Nationals.