Category Archives: Washington Capitals

Bench Boss Level Up: Greatest Head Coaching Upgrades in Washington Capitals History

Posted on May 23, 2020 by

Recently, sports media platform The Athletic released an article on the greatest upgrades in the history of each NHL team. In the case of the Washington Capitals, it was the hiring of David Poile as General Manager that made the … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Garnet Hathaway: “Those First Responders Would Need Our Help— Now More Than Ever.”

Posted on May 21, 2020 by

Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway recently appeared in Modern Luxury’s Hope issue discussing his Hath’s Heroes initiative and how people can give back to first responders. He also gave some advice during an extremely challenging and uncertain time.

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Interview with Calle Johansson, former Washington Capitals Defenseman

Posted on May 21, 2020 by

Foto: Jonas Löfvendahl Earlier this week, Swedish media outlet Hockeysverige.se published an extensive interview with former Capitals’ great Calle Johansson. The interview, conducted by Ronnie Ronnkqvist, was part of their Old School Hockey series. In the interview, Johansson looks back on his … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ John Carlson on Brendan Leipsic: “He Was A Teammate Of Mine And I’ll Just Leave It At That”

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

Last week, Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson made his weekly radio appearance with 106.7 The Fan’s Chad Dukes and briefly addressed his thoughts on the departure of former Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic, who was released on May 8 after misogynistic … Continue reading →

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Farm Family Ties: A Look at Hershey Bears Players with NHL Connections

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

Photos: Caroline O’Connor/Great Save Productions/Hershey Bears During the 2019-20 and other recent seasons, the Washington Capitals’ American Hockey League affiliate Hershey Bears have had several players on their roster with family members with NHL ties. In the second installment of … Continue reading →

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A Look At Alex Ovechkin’s Scoring Surges: Was January The Hottest The Capitals’ Captain Has Ever Been?

Posted on May 19, 2020 by

Photo: NBC PHT Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin erupted with 14 goals and 15 points over seven games from January 13-February 4 earlier this season, a stretch of games that included three hat-tricks and saw him pass four Hall of … Continue reading →

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Former Capitals Alexander Semin and Dimitry Jaskin Receive KHL Awards

Posted on May 18, 2020 by

The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) announced the winners of their league awards for ther 2019-20 season on Monday. Among the winners were former Capitals players, Dmitrij Jaskin and Alexander Semin.

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Capitals GM Brian MacLellan And Third-Round Draft Picks

Posted on May 17, 2020 by

Photo: Getty Images Over the past several trade deadlines, the Washington Capitals have been giving away third-round draft picks like candy on Halloween as they have dealt six third-rounders over GM Brian MacLellan‘s tenure. While a third-rounder does not seem … Continue reading →

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New Limited-Edition Capitals, Wizards, & Mystics Shirts Benefit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Posted on May 16, 2020 by

Photo: MSE The Washington Capitals, Wizards, and Mystics unveiled new limited-edition T-shirt designs on Wednesday in conjunction with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) Foundation’s “Feeding the Frontlines” fund to provide meals to heroes in the medical community.

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Jackson Friedlander’s Reaction to Capitals’ Nomination for Top Team Video: “My Video Represents The Team?”

Posted on May 15, 2020 by

Photo: @Capitals In October, Jackson Friedlander had no idea his “Mite of the Nite” interview would become a viral sensation. The Washington Capitals are nominated in five different categories in the NHL Fan Choice Awards and one of which is … Continue reading →

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