Author Archives: Della Young
Flyers Clip Capitals, 3-1; Alex Ovechkin Ties Mike Gartner For Most 30-Goal Seasons In NHL History
Photo: @Capitals/Twitter The Washington Capitals fell to the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 3-1 at Capital One Arena on Saturday. The loss dropped the Capitals’ record to 23-16-6 and 52 points on the season. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 22 … Continue reading
Capitals Hold Celebratory Dinner For Alex Ovechkin’s 802nd Career Goal
On Sunday night, the Washington Capitals held a celebratory dinner in honor of captain Alex Ovechkin’s 802nd career goal, which was scored on December 23 and moved the 37-year-old into sole possession of second place on the NHL’s all-time goals list.
A Look at Tom Wilson & Nicklas Backstrom’s Returns in Capitals’ 1-0 Win Over Blue Jackets
Photos: John McCreary/Scott Taetsch/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals earned a 1-0 shutout victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday evening at Capital One Arena. The win wasn’t pretty overall, but it felt better with the returns of right-wing … Continue reading
Pregame Pals Are Back! T.J. Oshie & Tom Wilson’s Famous Capitals Warmup Routine Returns
Screencap: @Capitals/Twitter After 42 games into the 2022-23 campaign, the Washington Capitals will have right-wing Tom Wilson and center Nicklas Backstrom make their season debuts Sunday evening against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena. The famous pregame ritual … Continue reading
Capitals’ Tom Wilson: “I Could Have Been Back Possibly A Month Ago, But I Wouldn’t Have Been The Player I Wanted To Be”
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson spoke to the media following Wednesday’s optional practice. He provided insight into his recovery and return on the horizon.
Sabres Wear “Love For 3” Shirts to Honor Bills’ Damar Hamlin Ahead Of Capitals Game; Moment of Silence to Be Held Pregame
Photo: @BuffaloSabres/Twitter The entire sports world is rallying behind Damar Hamlin, safety for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, who suffered cardiac arrest following a hit in Monday’s game versus the Cincinnati Bengals. Ahead of their tilt against the Washington Capitals at Capital One … Continue reading
Capitals Crush Canadiens, 9-2, on New Year’s Eve; Gustafsson, Kuznetsov, Johansson Tally Three Points Each; Ovechkin Records Hat Trick
Photo: John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals defeated the Montréal Canadiens by a score of 9-2 during a New Year’s Eve matinee at Capital One Arena on Saturday. The win improved the Capitals’ record to 21-13-5 and 47 points … Continue reading
Capitals’ Head Coach Peter Laviolette Says John Carlson is Home, “Doing Good”; Reiterates Carlson “Won’t Be On The Ice Any Time Soon”
Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette made his weekly appearance on 106.7 The Fan’s Sports Junkies radio show. He discussed the team’s improvement in the standings recently and provided an update on defenseman John Carlson.
Capitals’ John Carlson To Be Taken to Hospital For “Precautionary Evaluation” After Slapshot to the Head
Screencap: TSN Per Mike Vogel, Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is being taken to a local hospital for a “precautionary evaluation” after taking a slapshot to the head during Friday’s game at Capital One Arena against the Winnipeg Jets.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Scores 802nd Career Goal; In Sole Possession of Second Place on NHL’s All-Time Goals List
Well, The Great Eight has done it. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 802nd career goal Friday night at Capital One Arena as the team clashed with the Winnipeg Jets. The 37-year-old is now in sole possession of second … Continue reading