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Capitals Hold Morning Skate and Scrimmage Ahead of Preseason Home Opener

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Photo: @Capitals Capitals players took to the ice Friday morning at Kettler to either prepare for the third preseason game tonight against the Blues or continue to try to impress the coaches for a spot on the roster. With the … Continue reading →

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Which Capitals Prospects Are Sticking Out in the Preseason? And, What is With All of the Preseason Penalties?

Posted on September 22, 2017 by George Foussekis

Which Capitals prospects have performed well early in the preseason? Continue reading →

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Projecting the Caps’ Opening Night Lineup through Week 1 of Training Camp

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Harrison Brown

So far the Capitals have played two preseason games, and pundits are already putting together potential lineups for Opening Night on October 5 in Ottawa. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ contributor Harrison Brown takes a look at what the Capitals … Continue reading →

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Jakub Vrana Steps Up in His First Preseason Game

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Photo: Capitals After dropping their first preseason game to the Devils, Washington bounced back with a win at Montreal on Wednesday night. In addition to the win, Caps fans got to see Jakub Vrana‘s preseason debut. Vrana is projected by many … Continue reading →

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Capitals announce 2017-18 Promotional Calendar

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Harrison Brown

Today, the Washington Capitals announced their promotional calendar for the upcoming season. The Capitals have three new fan giveaways as well as several cultural theme nights that they have used in seasons past.

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Andre Burakovsky Practices on Top Line with Backstrom and Oshie

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

When the Capitals were facing a 3-1 series deficit to the hated Penguins, Barry Trotz had to make an adjustment and he had to make one fast. Trotz opted for a switch in lines, as he moved young left winger … Continue reading →

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During Preseason Action, What Are Some Things Barry Trotz is Looking For In Players that Are Hopeful to Crack the Opening Night Roster?

Posted on September 19, 2017 by George Foussekis

What will Barry Trotz be looking for in the preseason as he fills the remaining holes in the Capitals roster? Continue reading →

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Capitals Preseason Opener Features Slew of Penalties

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Photo: NHL As the Capitals and Devils dropped the puck to the excitement of the fans at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, the vibe of excitement quickly changed with the whistles coming from those in the zebra stripes on … Continue reading →

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Preseason Game Preview: Capitals @ Devils

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Photo: Getty Images Capitals hockey is back. After four long months the Capitals head back to work, as they begin their chase towards the playoffs and maybe beyond. Actually, that’s still a few weeks away when the games actually count.

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Brian MacLellan talks Ovi, Walker, Djoos and More in Latest Interview

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan spoke with the media on Friday during media day to talk about the current state of the team. GMBM weighed in on a variety of things including Alex Ovechkin’s shape, the prospects looking to make … Continue reading →