Getty ImagesAll Capitals fans are aware of the goal-scoring exploits of Alexander Ovechkin who is the most recent and current player to don No. 8 on his sweater for the team. A generation ago, the Caps had another goal-scoring winger who also came from the former Soviet Union who also wore No. 8. In this latest Capitals Alumni Profile, Diane Doyle takes a look back on the Capitals career of Dmitri Khristich. Continue reading
The Hershey Bears are set to open their 2018 training camp on Monday (September 24th) at Giant Center in Hershey. On Sunday, the Bears announced the initial roster for the start of camp. Continue reading
The Washington Capitals‘ returned to the ice on Sunday morning after having Saturday off and for the first time since their 5-1 blowout loss to Carolina on Friday night in Raleigh. Here are all of the news from Sunday’s training camp sessions: Continue reading
Photo: Amino AppsAfter being selected by the Washington Capitals with the last pick of the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft, defenseman Alexander Alexeyev had a strong rookie camp and training camp. Now the 18-year old Russian is off to a fast start in Red Deer of the WHL with two goals in two games.
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Photo: NHL.comGoaltender Philipp Grubauer was arguably the Capitals‘ best player down the stretch and into the playoffs last season when he recorded a save percentage of .937 and a goals-against average of 1.93, both the best in the NHL in each category, from Thanksgiving until the end of the regular season. Continue reading
Saturday was a day off for the Washington Capitals, and a perfect time for a family skate at the Medstar Capital Iceplex, as John Carlson and T.J. Oshie took their families for a twirl. Here are just a few images from their adorable outing: Continue reading
The Washington Capitals announced their second round of roster cuts from their 2018 training camp on Saturday. Continue reading
The Washington Capitals released their media guide for the 2018-19 season on Saturday morning. Continue reading
Howard “H.T.” Lenz, III, the Manager of Analytics for the Washington Capitals, had his day with the Stanley Cup on the evening of September 21. He has been in that position since the beginning of the 2017-18 season, having moved up from being Assistant of Hockey Operations. (Reminder, you can find the latest schedule of dates for Capitals players “day with the Stanley Cup” right here. You can find links to each and every “day with the Stanley Cup” that has already occurred right here.) Continue reading
The Capitals traveled south on Friday for Game 4 of the 2018 preseason, as they faced the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Game recap here.) You can review the prospect grades for game 1 here, game 2 here and game 3 here. Continue reading
