Tag Archives: Washington Nationals
On the Field: A Look at NoVa Caps’ Joe Noyes Capturing Baseball, Soccer Action During the Offseason
Throughout training camp and the regular NHL season, NoVa Caps’ photojournalist Joe Noyes brings us remarkable photos from Washington Capitals‘ practice. When he isn’t at Medstar Capitals Iceplex, Joe captures the action at Nationals Park and Audi Park, home of … Continue reading
District of Champions: D.C. Sports Teams Support and Cheer as Capitals Enter Playoffs Saturday
Photo: @Nationals The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially here and the Washington Capitals are chasing after Lord Stanley for the second time in three years. Local sports teams across the District have tweeted their support and good wishes to … Continue reading
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser Approves Nationals’ Proposal To Start Season At Nationals Park Without Fans
According to News 4’s Mark Segraves, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser approved the MLB’s Washington Nationals proposal to start the season at Nationals Park without fans. Washington’s health director told the team that they could have fans in the stands later … Continue reading
All Together: Local Sports Teams and Others Wish Washington Capitals Luck On Start of New Season
NHL The Washington Capitals are set to begin a pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season tonight against the Buffalo Sabres in New York, and with a set roster, lines seemingly in place, and enthusiasm to begin play once again, the team has been … Continue reading
They Went 1-0: Recalling the Champion Nationals’ Epic Visit to Capital One Arena and Celebrations with the Capitals
Photo: Al Drago/AP We put a Curly W in the books on November 3, 2019, when the World Series Champion Washington Nationals visited and celebrated at Capital One Arena. In the Capitals’ final rewind of the “Best of Capitals Entertainment” … Continue reading
Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross Opt Out Of 2020 MLB Season
Photo: Federal Baseball Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross and first baseman Ryan Zimmerman opted out of the 2020 MLB season, the team announced on Monday. Zimmerman made it clear on Twitter that he is not retiring.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Accepts “All In Challenge” for COVID-19 Relief; Auction Winner Receives Private On-Ice Lessons from His Office
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin accepts the “All In Challenge” by Fanatics, which encourages every athlete, sports team, celebrity, and artist to join the challenge to provide food for those in need during the Coronavirus pandemic. Ovechkin is auctioning off … Continue reading
Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom Donates $20,000 to Pros for Heroes, a COVID-19 Relief Fund Started by Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman
Photo: Al Drago/AP Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and his wife Heather started a fundraiser called Pros for Heroes COVID-19 Relief Fund, which gives meals and supplies to medical workers in Northern Virginia who are helping treat patients with … Continue reading
“I’m A Huge D.C. Sports Fan, So It’s Fitting That I’m Making These Masks D.C.-Themed.”: How a Local Oncology Nurse is Helping to Protect Her Colleagues & Patients
Photo: Vanessa E. Last week, we brought you the story of two nurses, one a Washington Capitals fan and one a Philadelphia Flyers fan, making masks for D.C. first responders in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. I had the chance … Continue reading
Voices of D.C. Sports: Local Broadcasters Help to Feed the City Through New Initiative
Photo: @WaltonCaps The Coronavirus pandemic forced all professional sports leagues to be put on hold or suspend their respective seasons. In the DMV, local sports broadcasters are coming together through the initiative, Voices of D.C. Sports: Helping to Feed the … Continue reading