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Former Capitals Forward Alexander Semin In Attendance For Capitals’ Game Against Pittsburgh

Screenshot: NBC Sports Washington The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins’ meeting at Capital One Arena is the latest chapter in the two teams’ well-known rivalry, heightened in its fanfare since the debuts of Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby in 2005. … Continue reading

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Opening Up! Washington Capitals Vs. Boston Bruins – Looking Back At Their Past Opening Night Matchups

Photo: Nick Wass/Associated Press It’s finally here. Opening night for the 2022-23 NHL season is upon us, with the Boston Bruins coming into DC to play the Capitals on Wednesday night. This opening day meeting will be the fourth time … Continue reading

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Former Washington Capitals Forward Alexander Semin Named President of VHL’s Sokol in Krasnoyarsk

Photo: Sokol Krasnoyarsk Team Site Alexander Semin, who played for the Washington Capitals from 2003-04 through 2011-12, has just been appointed President of his hometown team, Sokol Krasnoyarsk of the VHL, as part of a management restructuring there.

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Washington Capitals — Drafts By The Decades

Photo: NHLI via Getty Images Here are a few memories of players that the Washington Capitals drafted in past NHL drafts. This focus was inspired by a “Days Gone By” section of a small-town newspaper called “The Greeley Citizen”, which … Continue reading

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Dmitry Orlov: “We Have The Experience And Everything Else To Win”

Photo: MatchTV Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and defenseman Dmitry Orlov made their way to Krasnoyarsk, Russia on Wednesday to participate in former teammate Alexander Semin’s farewell game on Thursday. As part of his visit, Orlov met with Russian media … Continue reading

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Alexander Semin Reflects On Hockey Career Ahead Of Farewell Game

Photo: Championat.ru Back in May, former Washington Capitals winger Alexander Semin announced that he was retiring from professional hockey. To mark the occasion, Semin also announced that he will host a farewell charity game next week in his hometown of Krasnoyarsk, … Continue reading

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Alexander Semin’s Official “Farewell to Hockey” Charity Game Set For June 30; Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin Invited To Participate

Photo: Alex Ovechkin Instagram Former Washington Capitals forward, Alexander Semin, is officially ending his professional hockey career. In honor of that, he has decided to hold a charity game on June 30 in his hometown of Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

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Young Rookie Ends Month of Horrors – Retro Recap – Atlanta Thrashers at Washington Capitals – October 31, 2003

Photo: NHL October 31 is best known for Halloween, a day famous for (among many things) ghosts, goblins, and haunted houses. For the Washington Capitals hockey team, October 31, 2003 was the end of a month of horrors, perhaps the … Continue reading

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Renewin’ A Bruin Rivalry — Stanley Cup Playoff History Between the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins

As the Washington Capitals prepare to meet the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2020-21 Stanley Cup Playoffs, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle takes a quick look back at the playoff history between the two teams.

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The Goal: “Part Deux” – Retro Recap – Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadians – February 18, 2009

Mike Carlson/Associated Press In the history of the Washington Capitals, the month of February has seemed to be one in which players have either good fortune or a knack, for scoring memorable, highlight-reel goals, including current team captain Alex Ovechkin. … Continue reading

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