Virginia lawmakers weigh in on possibility of new Monumental Sports stadium in Potomac Yard

Just a day after the big announcement that the Capitals and Wizards are moving to Alexandria, some area lawmakers are raising questions about aspects of the plan – namely, transportation. 

Capitals, Wizards owner, Youngkin, announce plans to move teams to Virginia

Monumental Sports & Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and other local leaders announced Wednesday an ambitious plan for a public-private partnership that would relocate the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals from D.C. to a newly proposed entertainment district in Alexandria's Potomac Yard. 

Mayor Bowser proposes $500 million investment to keep Wizards and Capitals in DC

Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson introduced a pivotal piece of legislation Tuesday that sets the stage for a comprehensive $500 million modernization of the Capital One Arena.

Are the Capitals and Wizards moving to VA? Youngkin set to announce 'remarkable' economic project amid rumors

Will they stay, or will they go? Answers about the future of the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards could come Wednesday morning with Ted Leonsis, owner and CEO of Monumental Sports, set to make an appearance with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. 

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 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.

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.

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.