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A Tale of Two Alex’s: Former Capital Alexander Semin And Current Capitals Prospect Alexander Alexeyev Face Off in KHL Action

KHL In the world of hockey, paths of players often cross whether in the National Hockey League or elsewhere. Although right wing Alexander Semin has not been associated with the Washington Capitals organization since his departure in 2012, from time-to-time, … Continue reading

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A Closer Look at Capitals 2020 Draft Pick Bear Hughes

Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs On the second day of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Washington Capitals selected Cassius “Bear” Hughes with the 148h pick overall. Hughes, who is 6’1”, 165 pounds, was born in Post Falls, Idaho on May 30, 2001.

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“Hopefully the Goals and Points Will Come”: Hometown Prospect Joe Snively Discusses Growing Up In the DMV, His Transition to the Professional Game, and Scoring Slump

Lehigh Valley Phantoms Hershey Bears left wing Joe Snively grew up watching and loving the Washington Capitals. Playing for the local Little Capitals in his youth, the Herndon, Virginia native had his hopes set on professional hockey. Snively attended Yale … Continue reading

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Connor McMichael Scores Second Hat Trick Of The Season

Photo: @HisCoxPhotos/London Knights Connor McMichael, the Washington Capitals first round draft pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, has been on a torrid scoring pace so far this season. On Friday he scored his second hat trick of the season, … Continue reading

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Washington Capitals Schedule Up To Opening Night (Updated)

Training camp is now in full swing, which means that the upcoming season for the NHL and the Washington Capitals is rapidly approaching. Here is a list of all practice times and games that will take place between now and … Continue reading

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For Two Capitals’ Prospects, Brooks Orpik Could Be Just What The Doctor Ordered

Earlier in the week the Washington Capitals named recently retired Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik to their Player Development Department. I commented in social media, half-heartedly, that this may have been the most significant “unrestricted free agent” signing by the Capitals … Continue reading

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Capitals Prospects Fall To Lightning Prospects 7-2 In Final Game Of 2019 Prospect Tournament

Photos: @Capitals The Washington Capitals prospects fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning prospects 7-2 in the third and final game of the 2019 prospect showcase Tuesday afternoon at the Ford Ice Center in Antioch, Tennessee. The loss gives the Captals … Continue reading

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Capitals Name Brooks Orpik to Player Development Department

The Washington Capitals have named Brooks Orpik to the Player Development Department, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. 

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Capitals Prospects Fall To Predators Prospects 3-2 (OT) In Game 2 Of The 2019 Prospect Tournament

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals prospects fell to the Nashville Predators prospects 3-2 (OT) in the second game of the 2019 prospect showcase Sunday afternoon at the Ford Ice Center in Antioch, Tennessee. The Capitals prospects will next face the … Continue reading

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Capitals Prospects Rock Hurricanes Prospects 10-3 In Game 1 Of The 2019 Prospect Tournament

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals prospects trounced the Carolina Hurricanes prospects 10-3 in the opening game of the 2019 prospect showcase Saturday afternoon at the Ford Ice Center in Antioch, Tennessee. The Capitals prospects will next face the Nashville Predators … Continue reading

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