Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, getting Congressional Gold Medal
Willie O’Ree suited up as the first Black player for the NHL 64 years ago, and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.
Willie O’Ree suited up as the first Black player for the NHL 64 years ago, and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.
Washington Capitals celebrate "Caps Canines Night" with dogs named in honor of Bob Saget
The Washington Capitals hosted "Caps Canines Night" pawsented by Pedigree Foundation on Monday, Jan. 24, and several members of the team showed up with pups named in honor of the late comedian Bob Saget.
The Washington Capitals hosted "Caps Canines Night" pawsented by Pedigree Foundation on Monday, Jan. 24, and several members of the team showed up with pups named in honor of the late comedian Bob Saget.
NHL's Black Hockey History Museum visits DC area
The NHL's Black Hockey History Museum will be in the D.C. area for two days starting Friday.
The NHL's Black Hockey History Museum will be in the D.C. area for two days starting Friday.
AP source: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Washington Capitals game postponed due to ‘COVID-related issues’
The National Hockey League has postponed Tuesday's game between the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers due to ‘COVID-related issues' affecting D.C.'s team.
The National Hockey League has postponed Tuesday's game between the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers due to ‘COVID-related issues' affecting D.C.'s team.
NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday due to COVID: AP source
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.
NHL halts cross-border games through Dec. 23; mulls Olympic participation
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.
Virginia barbershop raffling signed Capitals jersey to raise money for longtime employee battling cancer
A Virginia barbershop has launched a raffle for an autographed and framed Washington Capitals jersey to raise money for a longtime barber diagnosed with cancer and facing a tough holiday season with his family.
A Virginia barbershop has launched a raffle for an autographed and framed Washington Capitals jersey to raise money for a longtime barber diagnosed with cancer and facing a tough holiday season with his family.
Arizona Coyotes pay $1.4 million in back taxes after threat of being locked out of Gila River Arena
As first reported by The Athletic, FOX 10 confirmed through the city of Glendale documents that the team owed more than $1.3 million in unpaid state and city taxes. The unpaid taxes reportedly go as far back as June 2020.
As first reported by The Athletic, FOX 10 confirmed through the city of Glendale documents that the team owed more than $1.3 million in unpaid state and city taxes. The unpaid taxes reportedly go as far back as June 2020.
Alex Ovechkin moves into 5th place on NHL goals list as Capitals beat Rangers 5-1 in opener
Alex Ovechkin moved a couple of steps closer to Wayne Gretzky's goals record, Hendrix Lapierre scored the first of his NHL career and the Washington Capitals made their season opener a great one for scoring instead of fighting.
Alex Ovechkin moved a couple of steps closer to Wayne Gretzky's goals record, Hendrix Lapierre scored the first of his NHL career and the Washington Capitals made their season opener a great one for scoring instead of fighting.
Capitals host Rangers in season opener at Capital One Arena tonight
The Washington Capitals will open the season on their home ice tonight when they take on the New York Rangers.
The Washington Capitals will open the season on their home ice tonight when they take on the New York Rangers.
Washington Capitals introduce new team dog Biscuit
The Washington Capitals have announced the newest member of the team -- a 9-week-old puppy named Biscuit.
The Washington Capitals have announced the newest member of the team -- a 9-week-old puppy named Biscuit.
Washington Capitals re-sign captain Alex Ovechkin to five-year contract
The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a five-year, $47.5 million contract.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a five-year, $47.5 million contract.
Washington Capitals announce 2021-22 regular season schedule
The Washington Capitals announced their 2021-22 regular-season schedule on Friday beginning with a three-game homestand, including a home opener against the New York Rangers on October 13 at Capital One Arena.
The Washington Capitals announced their 2021-22 regular-season schedule on Friday beginning with a three-game homestand, including a home opener against the New York Rangers on October 13 at Capital One Arena.
Washington Capitals release 2021-22 preseason schedule
The Washington Capitals have released their 2021-22 preseason schedule which will feature six games against three opponents and includes three games at Capital One Arena.
The Washington Capitals have released their 2021-22 preseason schedule which will feature six games against three opponents and includes three games at Capital One Arena.
Washington Capitals honor health care workers in first game with fans back in stands
The Washington Capitals honored health care workers – and gave fans a win during their first game back in the stands Tuesday night at Capital One Arena.
The Washington Capitals honored health care workers – and gave fans a win during their first game back in the stands Tuesday night at Capital One Arena.
Capitals, Wizards release ticketing info as Capitol One Arena, Nationals Park expand fan capacity
Nationals Park will be able to expand fan attendance to 25% and, for the first time since last year, fans will be able to attend Wizards and Capitals games.
Nationals Park will be able to expand fan attendance to 25% and, for the first time since last year, fans will be able to attend Wizards and Capitals games.
DC sports fans wonder why stadium and arena seats aren’t being filled even with loosened restrictions
Every major league stadium has been letting fans in to start the season, but capacities vary, ranging from just over 1,000 to a bit over 40,000 people.
Every major league stadium has been letting fans in to start the season, but capacities vary, ranging from just over 1,000 to a bit over 40,000 people.
Capitals' Tom Wilson gets in-person hearing after hit on Bruins' Brandon Carlo
The hit sent Carlo to the hospital.
The hit sent Carlo to the hospital.
Capitals, Flyers game postponed Tuesday night due to COVID-19 concerns
Tonight’s Washington Capitals game against the Philadelphia Flyers will be postponed as a result of a second Flyers player entering the National Hockey League’s COVID Protocols.
Tonight’s Washington Capitals game against the Philadelphia Flyers will be postponed as a result of a second Flyers player entering the National Hockey League’s COVID Protocols.