Tag Archives: Nicklas Backstrom

Images From 2018 Caps Casino Night (Photos)

Posted on October 15, 2018 by

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Well, maybe the second most wonderful, next to hockey in June. But anyway, Sunday night was the annual “Caps Casino Night”, the night were the boys get all gussied up to mingle … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Talks Stanley Cup, Family, Childhood, and More in Exclusive Interview With Elliotte Friedman

Posted on October 13, 2018 by

Photo: John Locher/Associated Press After the Capitals won the Stanley Cup in June, captain Alex Ovechkin (among others) was asked repeatedly about his feelings on winning the trophy that had long eluded him throughout his career and what it meant … Continue reading →

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To Start The Season, The Capitals’ Offense Is Firing On All Cylinders

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

Photo: NHL.com One of the major questions heading into the season for the Washington Capitals was whether or not the star players, such as forwards Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, would be able to get to the level they were … Continue reading →

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Capitals Beat Knights 5-2 in Stanley Cup Final Rematch

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 Wednesday night at Capital One Arena, improving their record to 2-0-1. The Capitals depart for New Jersey following the game, and will face the Devils tomorrow … Continue reading →

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The Capitals Need to Smartly Manage the Early Time Off and Back-to-Back Games In October

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

The Capitals need to manage their days off accordingly with a tough week ahead in October Continue reading →

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Capitals Milestones Achieved on Opening Day 2018-19

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Wednesday was Opening Day of the 2018-2019 season for the Washington Capitals.  It was most notable for the Pre-game ceremonies, including player and staff introductions, display of the Stanley Cup, and the raising of the … Continue reading →

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The Defending Champions Return To Pittsburgh: Capitals @ Penguins

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

After a memorable Banner Raising Night, the Capitals hit the road for Pittsburgh. 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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Smile, Nicky Smile: My Favorite “Lift” At The Capitals Practice Facility

Posted on September 14, 2018 by

The Washington Capitals have been busy this summer with significant upgrades and general “sprucing-up” of the Capitals practice facility in Arlington, Virginia. Fresh new paint and new Stanley Cup Championship logos are popping up all over the facility, including new … Continue reading →

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Images From Washington Capitals First Day of Training Camp at Medstar Capitals Iceplex (PHOTOS)

Posted on September 14, 2018 by

We’re camping, baby! Friday morning was the official on-ice start of the Washington Capitals 2018-2019 campaign, as Day 1 of training camp was under way at Medstar Capitals Iceplex. NoVa Caps photographer Joe Noyes was on hand at Medstar to capture … Continue reading →

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