Tag Archives: Rod Langway

Rod Langway Makes Presentation to Former Caps GM David Poile

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

Photo: @TedStarkey The Nashville Predators held a pre-game ceremony Thursday night in Nashville to honor their Vice President and general manager, David Poile. Among those in attendance was the Capitals’ Rod Langway, Poile’s first captain after being hired as general … Continue reading →

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Rod Langway Helps Surprise Family with News of Baby Arrival

Posted on January 11, 2018 by

Marc Price and his wife Lindsey were out adventuring. The seven-year couple rented an RV and explored the U.S. and Canada. During their trip they made it out to Yellowstone National Park and got surprising news. 

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It’s Not All Peaches And Cream With Dennis Maruk: A NoVa Caps Interview

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

Photo: NHL The preview for Dennis Maruk’s upcoming book, Dennis Maruk: The Unforgettable Story of Hockey’s Forgotten 60-Goal Man says it all: Only 20 men in NHL history have scored 60 or more goals in a single season. That will … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals’ Evening News Links – Sunday, 9/10/2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by

Training camp starts Friday, the trade that saved the Caps, Matt Niskanen, too many Defensemen in Vegas, the Russians attend the Redskins game and more in tonight’s links: 

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Take the Langway Home: The Trade That Saved the Washington Capitals

Posted on September 10, 2017 by

It was 35 years ago this weekend, that the Washington Capitals made the most significant trade in franchise history. It was on September 9, 1982, when then-General Manager David Poile traded captain Ryan Walter and defenseman Rick Green to the … Continue reading →

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Bryan Murray and the Washington Capitals’ 1982-1983 Season

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

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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RECAP: Laughlin Gets Last Laugh (and Goal) in Alumni Game

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

One of the most anticipated events of Washington Capitals Fan Fest 2017 was the Alumni Game which took place Tuesday evening. Caps alumni were divided into two teams: Red and White. They played three 15-minute periods with 10-minute intermissions between.

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Capitals Players Host “Wish Upon a Par” Charity Event (Photos)

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

A majority of the Washington Capitals players and their significant others spent part of their day-off hosting a charity event for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The event, “Wish Upon A Par“, gave Caps fans a chance to mingle with players, as well … Continue reading →

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Interview: Langway’s Legacy – A Culture of Success for the Washington Capitals

Posted on March 5, 2016 by

“I would do it again; no regrets,” says former Washington Capitals defenseman and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Rod Langway about his much celebrated hockey career. NoVa Caps sat down with Langway before a recent Caps game to discuss his … Continue reading →

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The Top 5 Defensemen in Washington Capitals History

Posted on August 11, 2015 by

#5 – (Tie) Sergei Gonchar – 1994-2004 (10 seasons) and Mike Green – 2005-2015 (10 seasons) Each of these players was known for their offensive prowess as defensemen and both were usually on the second defensive pairing.  Gonchar’s best asset … Continue reading →

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