Tag Archives: Fans

Magical Moment in Minnesota: Alex Ovechkin, Kirill Kaprizov Meet With Eight-Year Old Landen Hoffmann After Caps-Wild Tilt

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: @Capitals Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is well-known for his charitable work with the various youth hockey players and children in the DMV. On Sunday, Ovechkin and the Capitals invited a special guest to their game against the Minnesota … Continue reading →

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Washington To Honor Ovechkin For Passing Howe On All-Time Goal-Scoring List Prior To Game vs. Columbus

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Harrison Brown

The Washington Capitals announced on Friday morning that the team will hold a pre-game ceremony on March 21 against the Columbus Blue Jackets to honor captain Alex Ovechkin for making history and passing Gordie Howe for second place on the … Continue reading →

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“We’ve Made A Lifetime of Memories…It’s Felt Like Home”; “I’ll Never Forget You”: Garnet Hathaway, Dmitry Orlov Bid Farewell to Washington, D.C.

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Richard T. Gagnon/Getty Images The departures of forward Garnet Hathaway and defenseman Dmitry Orlov in a trade to the Boston Bruins on February 23 was a reality check to not only the Washington Capitals’ current position in the standings, but … Continue reading →

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The Great Eight Effect: How Alex Ovechkin Has Defined Capitals Hockey For A Generation of Fans

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Chase Petersen/Getty Images Four games short. That’s how many wins the Washington Capitals needed to capture the Stanley Cup in June of 1998, falling short in a series sweep of the repeating champion Detroit Red Wings. As the 20th Century … Continue reading →

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A Field Trip For the Ages: Arlington Public Schools Attends Capitals Practice, Celebrate Alex Ovechkin’s Historic Season

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Washington Capitals On Friday, school children from five elementary schools in Arlington, Virginia, attended the Washington Capitals’ practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex to celebrate captain Alex Ovechkin’s historic season thus far.

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The Ovi Jr. Show: Sergei Ovechkin Laces ‘Em Up at Capitals Practice and Naturally Scores Some Goals, Practices Goal Celebrations

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Washington Capitals As he took the ice, all eyes in MedStar Capitals Iceplex locked on him, and cheered as he put the puck in the net. Players and coaches alike watched as No. 8 skated around the ice, so … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

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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Capitals Fans Vote For Top 12 Games To Look Forward To In 2022-23

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Harrison Brown

With training camp for the 2022-23 NHL season starting in under two months and the regular-season shortly after, NoVa Caps asked fans which Washington Capitals games they are most looking forward to for the upcoming campaign.

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St. Louis Blues Fan Laila Anderson, Inspiration During Team’s 2019 Stanley Cup Run, Pumps Enterprise Center Crowd Up Ahead of Game 6

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

NHL In the 2019 Stanley Cup Final, the St. Louis Blues captured their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, defeating the Boston Bruins in seven games. Aside from the team’s run to the Cup, the biggest story surrounding the team … Continue reading →

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“You Deserve A Longer Run and Parties in the Streets…Again”: Capitals Thank Fans After Season-Ending Loss to Panthers

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of their first round playoff series on Friday night ended the team’s season earlier than hoped, despite a heroic comeback effort by … Continue reading →

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