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Capitals Fall to Tampa Bay Lighting in OT Despite Heroic Effort by Philipp Grubauer

Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in overtime, losing two-point leads twice during the game. Lightning forward Brayden Point had the game-winner following a Caps’ penalty for too many … Continue reading

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Washington Capitals’ Evening News Links: Packing Up Training Camp

Wrapping up training camp, last preseason game in St. Louis, roster cuts in Hershey, the passing of a great, down to the wire with final roster battles, Samsonov is starting to sizzle and much more in this evening’s Capitals links: 

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Portrait of a Washington Capitals Alumni: Bobby Carpenter

Photos: Getty Images Throughout the history of the Capitals, there have been many players who have made headlines in not only Washington, but the NHL as well, due to their play or accomplishments. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle … Continue reading

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Bobby Carpenter Now Assistant Coach For Kunlun in KHL

Photos: Hockey.ru Bobby Carpenter, who played for the Washington Capitals from 1981-1987 and again in 1992-1993, has a new job.  He will now be working as an Assistant Coach for Mike Keenan for Kunlun Red Star, the second-year KHL team … Continue reading

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Bryan Murray and the Washington Capitals’ 1982-1983 Season

Bruce Bennett/ Getty Images The 1982-1983 season was the first season the Capitals ever made the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was also the first full season that the late Bryan Murray coached the team. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ Diane … Continue reading

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Former Capitals Star Bobby Carpenter & Former Female Hockey Star Denna Laing Finish the Boston Marathon

Mary Schwalm/Associated Press Last year, Bobby Carpenter, a former NHL player who spent several years with the Washington Capitals, ran the 2016 Boston Marathon. Almost immediately after the race, people approached him and asked him if he would do it … Continue reading

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Capitals Daily Report: Caps Hit Kettler Ice for First Time in 2017

The Capitals hit the ice this morning to ring in the new year. Their resolution? Win a Stanley Cup for the championship-starved faithful of Washington, D.C. Coming off a big 6-2 win to get payback over the Devils, the Capitals … Continue reading

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Daughter of Former Washington Capitals Player Helps Team USA Win Over Team Canada in Overtime

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz In one of the most spectacular finishes in recent women’s hockey, Team USA beats Team Canada 1-0 in overtime to win the 2016 IIHF World Women’s Championships in Kamloops, B.C.! 

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