Capitals Reduce 2023 Training Camp Roster To 35 Players


The Washington Capitals have made more cuts to their training camp roster, reducing their list to 35 players with the regular season beginning next week.  Continue reading

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Capitals Fall To Red Wings, 5-2

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The Washington Capitals fell to the Detroit Red Wings, 5-2, Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The loss drops the Capitals record to 1-1-1 in the 2023 preseason, with three more tune-up games remaining. Continue reading

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Capitals Loan Andrew Cristall To Kelowna Rockets In Western Hockey League


The Washington Capitals announced Friday afternoon that they have loaned 2023 second-round draft pick Andrew Cristall to the Kelowna Rockets in the Western Hockey League. Cristall made his NHL debut Thursday night in the Capitals 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Cristall skated 12:15, had an assist and was -1. Continue reading

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Three Takeaways From Capitals 4-3 Victory Over The Detroit Red Wings

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The Washington Capitals defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 for their first preseason win of the year. Here are three things that stood out in Thursday’s contest: Continue reading

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The Last Line: The Washington Capitals’ Fourth-Line Looks To Continue Effectiveness Under Spencer Carbery

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While the Washington Capitals have undergone a number of changes since their 2018 Stanley Cup championship, including the addition of their fourth head coach in that time in Spencer Carbery, one constant in the twists and turns of the NHL has been the efficient play of the team’s fourth-line. Continue reading

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Capitals Down Red Wings, 4-3; Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson, Rasmus Sandin And John Carlson Tally

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The Washington Capitals downed the Detroit Red Wings, 4-3, Thursday night at Capital One Arena in the Capitals second game of the 2023 preseason. The Capitals are now 1-0-1 in the preseason.  Continue reading

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Notes From Capitals Optional Morning Skate


The Washington Capitals had an optional morning skate today ahead of their second exhibition game against the Detroit Red Wings. More regulars will be in the lineup tonight after we saw more prospects in Sunday’s affair against the Buffalo Sabres. 
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Scenes from Washington Capitals Training Camp (Images)

After the team made their first round of roster cuts on Monday, the Washington Capitals return to the ice Thursday, hosting the Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena (7 PM ET; Monumental Sports Network locally, NHL Network nationally) in their second preseason contest. NoVa Caps’ photojournalist Joe Noyes was on hand during the first days of training camp from Medstar Capitals Iceplex. You can follow his excellent work on his Instagram page or visit his website. Continue reading

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Capitals “Crossroads” Over The Decades

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The Washington Capitals are currently preparing for their fiftieth season of play. It’s a season that brings a new head coach in Spencer Carbery and assistants Mitch Love, Kirk Muller and Kenny McCudden. Continue reading

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Alex Ovechkin And Ivan Miroshnichenko To Play In Capitals Second Exhibition Game

We will be seeing more familiar faces in the Washington Capitals’ second preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, as we get closer and closer to the start of the regular season.  Continue reading

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