Category Archives: Games

Storming Back To Catch The Hurricanes – Retro Recap: Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes – April 1, 2008

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Diane Doyle

Photo: UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch The Carolina Hurricanes came to the Verizon Center (now Capital One Arena) on April 1, 2008, which was a rematch of two teams only a week prior. At the time, the Canes were in first place … Continue reading →

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Can’t Stop the Sandman: Rasmus Sandin Thriving As A Member of the Capitals

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images When the Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Rasmus Sandin from the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2023 trade deadline, they did so anticipating that the 23-year old would play a significant role on the blueline in … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet, Biscuit: Caps Pup Biscuit Attends His Final Home Game Ahead of Being Paired With Veteran Or First Responder

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals celebrated Caps Canines Night on February 23 at Capital One Arena, to raise awareness about the importance of adopting dogs from rescue organizations. On that night, “Caps Pup” Biscuit conducted the ceremonial puck drop. On … Continue reading →

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Putting It Home Against the Pens: Tom Wilson Has Scored More Goals Against the Penguins Than Any Other Opponent In His Career

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Screenshot: ABC/ESPN Tom Wilson broke Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith’s shutout bid in the third period of the Washington Capitals’ nationally-televised tilt against their longtime rivals from the Steel City.

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John Carlson Scores Goal In Return to Lineup, Three Months to the Day of Serious Head Injury

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick Smith/Getty Images Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson wasted no time making an impact in his return to the lineup against the Chicago Blackhawks, picking up his ninth goal of the 2022-23 season.

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Washington Capitals Honor Alex Ovechkin For Becoming the Second-Highest Goal-Scorer in NHL History

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

NHL The Washington Capitals honored captain Alex Ovechkin for his historic milestone of becoming the National Hockey League’s second, all-time leading goal scorer, after The Great Eight passed NHL great Gordie Howe earlier this season.

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Magical Moment in Minnesota: Alex Ovechkin, Kirill Kaprizov Meet With Eight-Year Old Landen Hoffmann After Caps-Wild Tilt

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: @Capitals Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is well-known for his charitable work with the various youth hockey players and children in the DMV. On Sunday, Ovechkin and the Capitals invited a special guest to their game against the Minnesota … Continue reading →

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No Pot O’ Gold Here: Capitals Fall to Blues, 5-2; Martin Fehervary & Nicklas Backstrom Score

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Della Young

Photo: John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the St. Louis Blues by a score of 5-2 Friday night at Capital One Arena. The loss dropped the Capitals’ record to 33-30-7 and 73 points on the season. … Continue reading →

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Rasmus Sandin Leaves Game Against Buffalo Sabres With Knee Injury After Blocking Shot

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin left Wednesday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres with what appeared to be a knee injury. The injury occurred at the end of the second period.

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This One’s For You Dad! Washington Capitals Kick Off Mentors’ Trip With Win on Long Island

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Washington Capitals kicked off their 2023 Mentor’s Trip with a resounding 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on March 11. The “W” comes as the team is fighting to remain in the … Continue reading →

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