Tag Archives: Rod Langway

10-Game Power Streak: A Look Back on the Washington Capitals’ 10-Game Win Streak of 1983-84

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Getty Images The 1983-84 season for the Washington Capitals could simply be described as a roller coaster ride. It began with a seven-game losing streak that was followed by a five-game winning streak. On January 11, they finally climbed over … Continue reading →

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Building An Era of Improvement: A Look Back At the 1983-84 Washington Capitals Season

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Diane Doyle

For many longtime Capitals fans, memories of the 1982-83 season, which saw the Washington Capitals become perennial Stanley Cup Playoff contenders, are likely still relatively fresh some 38 years later. In this look back, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle takes a … Continue reading →

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John Carlson Named To First All-Star Team

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

Moments after it was announced that Capitals defenseman John Carlson finished second to Predators Roman Josi in the 2020 Norris Trophy voting, the NHL announced that Carlson was selected to the league’s First All-Star Team.

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Capitals Alumni Profile: Ryan Walter

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Diane Doyle

The Washington Capitals have had a total of 14 captains in their 46-year history in the NHL, with notable names such as Yvon Labre, Rod Langway, Dale Hunter, and Alex Ovechkin among them. While he may not have been as … Continue reading →

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‘Scarlet Caps’ Hold 2020 Hockey N’ Heels Event (Photos)

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

After an eventful Tuesday morning which saw the Capitals officially announce the re-signing of their star centerman Nicklas Backstrom to five more years in Washington, Tuesday night saw the return of the Scarlet Caps’ annual Hockey N’ Heels event at … Continue reading →

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The ‘Burg Is In Business: Washington Capitals, City of Fredericksburg, Virginia Officially Open New Outdoor Rink

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Michael Fleetwood/NoVa Caps After over a year of planning, construction, and decision-making, the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia and the Washington Capitals officially cut the ribbon on the new outdoor roller and street hockey rink that is part of the Capitals’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Fans, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Capitals Legacy Project, Charity, Community, Fans, Fredericksburg, Michael Fleetwood, Rod Langway, Roller Hockey, Street Hockey, Virginia, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

The 2019 Washington Capitals Alumni Summer Classic (PHOTOS)

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals Alumni Association hosted the annual Alumni Summer Classic Game Tuesday night at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. NoVa Caps photojournalist Joe Noyes was in hand to capture a few of the images from this year’s event.

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Capitals Alumni Profile: Rod Langway

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Diane Doyle

Photo: @Capitals One of the greatest defenseman in Washington Capitals franchise history, Rod Langway’s playing style, leadership, and persona earned him the nickname “Secretary of Defense”, and his arrival to the team in 1982 was franchise-changing. In this latest Capitals … Continue reading →

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Rod Langway Makes Presentation to Former Caps GM David Poile

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

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.