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

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

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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Game Afterthoughts: T.J. Oshie Records Gordie Howe Hat Trick Against New York Rangers

Patrick Smith/Getty Images Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie, who played in his 500th game as a member of the team, recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick in the team’s Saturday matinee against the New York Rangers, in a spirited … Continue reading

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Capital One Arena – Gone to the Dogs: A Recap of Caps Canine Night

Photo: @Capitals While the Washington Capitals’ Thursday night tilt against the Anaheim Ducks marked captain Alex Ovechkin’s long-awaited return to the lineup, the night also happened to be Caps Canine Night at Capital One Arena.

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2018 Stanley Cup Hero Devante Smith-Pelly To Join Capitals For Black History Night on February 25: “I Think it’s Only Right to Help the Next Generation of Players…Be A Good Influence”

Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Washington Capitals will host Black History Night on February 25 at Capital One Arena, and among those in attendance will be a man whose name is etched in the franchise’s and NHL history forever.

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Alex Ovechkin Is A Human Inferno: Capitals Captain Starts Off 2023 With Outburst of Goals

John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has had himself a season already, becoming the NHL’s second all-time leading Goal scorer along with a number of other milestones surpassed. On Tuesday night versus the Buffalo Sabres, the … Continue reading

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Alex Ovechkin’s Son Sergei Helps Capital One Arena Crowd Honor His Father’s 800th Career Goal

Washington Capitals After a brief return to the road, on which Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scored his 800th career goal to complete a hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks on December 13, Capitals faithful finally got their chance … Continue reading

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Reverse Retro Rush: Capitals Fans Flock to Purchase Reverse Retro Gear On Day of Release

NHL After much anticipation following the initial reveal and first in-game look, fans of the Washington Capitals are now able to purchase the 2022-23 Reverse Retro jersey and other gear, with products both in-person and online becoming available at 9:00 … Continue reading

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“I’m Excited For This New Chapter, New Adventure, Can’t Wait to Start It Tomorrow”: Darcy Kuemper Speaks Ahead of His Capitals Debut

Screenshot: Capitals The Capitals will have a number of new faces taking the ice on Opening Night on October 12, as their 2022-23 regular season kicks off against the Boston Bruins. Among them will be goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who enters … Continue reading

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This Old House? A Look At The Aging Of NHL Arenas

Are the Washington Capitals in need of a new home? Not a new city, but a new building? Not surprisingly, answering that question is extremely complex and multifaceted, as the pertinent factors in determining the appropriate service life of an … Continue reading

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