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A Comparison of The Washington Capitals’ “Young Guns” Era with Today’s Toronto Maple Leafs

Posted on January 2, 2019 by

Photo: NHL There was a time when Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom were not the experienced, well-rounded leaders that led the Capitals to the team’s first championship this past spring, but young players with a thirst for the Stanley Cup … Continue reading →

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Former Capital Brooks Laich Says Return to Washington The Most Humbling Moment of His NHL Career

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

Alex Brandon/Assocaited Press Former NHL forward Brooks Laich spent 12 seasons with the Capitals after being acquired by the team in 2003 during their mid-2000’s rebuild. Over his career with the team, Laich cemented himself as a fan favorite before … Continue reading →

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Retro Recap: Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins – October 1, 2009

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

Elsa/Getty Images With the Washington Capitals playing the Boston Bruins in their inaugural game of the 2019-20 season on October 3, 2018, it almost coincides with another Opening Night contest between the two teams in 2009.  While the opener in … Continue reading →

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All-time Caps to never win a Stanley Cup?

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

Photo: NHL/Getty Images While still basking in the silver shine of a Stanley Cup victory, the attention of many Capitals fans has shifted to looking ahead to the future.  There are contracts to sign and coaches to choose.  Young players … Continue reading →

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December 12, 2008: Capitals’ Website Producer Suits Up as Backup Goaltender

Posted on December 16, 2017 by

Photo: Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Nine years ago, Capitals’ goaltender Jose Theodore left the Capitals’ game against the Ottawa Senators because of a hip flexor injury he sustained during the Capitals’ morning skate. Former-Capitals goalie Semyon Varlamov, now with the Colorado Avalanche, … Continue reading →

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Brooks Laich and Wife Julianne Hough Start Humanitarian Campaign to Help People Around the Globe

Posted on November 28, 2017 by

Photo: Brooks Laich Former Capitals forward Brooks Laich was always known for being one of the team’s most active participants in charity events and helping those in need (see tire change) during his time with the team, and to this … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals’ Evening News Links

Posted on September 7, 2017 by

The iceman cometh, Ovechkin cuts a ribbon, Tom Wilson is ready, Brooks L.A.ich, T.J. and Braden take New York and more in tonight’s evening links: 

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​Former Capital Brooks Laich to attend Los Angeles Kings Training Camp on PTO

Posted on September 6, 2017 by

Kevin Hoffman/USA Today Sports Former Capitals forward Brooks Laich is currently an unrestricted free agent, but that could change fairly soon. According to John Rosen of the Los Angeles Kings Insider, Laich was on the ice for an informal workout with the … Continue reading →

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SafariLAICH: Former Capital Brooks Laich and Wife Julianne Hough Visit, Watch, and Participate in Online Live African Safari

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

Photo: Brooks Laich Former Capital Brooks Laich and wife Julianne Hough spent several days on safari in Africa several months ago and, shortly after getting married, decided to take another trip. Only this time, their experience was a bit different, … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals Rumors Roundup: Alzner, Williams, Galiev, Lambert

Posted on July 1, 2017 by

The NHL “silly season” officially begins at noon on Saturday, as Free Agency officially begins. Here are the latest Capitals-related rumors from the reputable media outlets covering the NHL.

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