January 6, 2020 Eller's goal completes Capitals' stunning OT win over Sharks The Washington Capitals never believe they’re out of a game. On Sunday, they showed why.
December 19, 2019 Ex-NHL player Scot Kleinendorst dies after suffering brain trauma in injury at paper plant Former NHL player Scot Kleinendorst died from injuries suffered in a workplace accident in Minnesota, his family said Tuesday. He was 59.
December 3, 2019 Net gains: NHL’s load management is top goalies playing less Marc-Andre Fleury plays when he’s told.
November 21, 2019 Capitals’ Hathaway suspended 3 games for spitting Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has been suspended three games for spitting on an opponent.
November 19, 2019 Washington Capitals' Garnet Hathaway ejected for spitting during nasty brawl vs. Anaheim Ducks Washington Capitals winger Garnet Hathaway was ejected from Monday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks for spitting during a brawl with Erik Gudbranson.
November 14, 2019 Carolina Hurricanes shade the Washington Capitals on World Kindness Day In honor of World Kindness Day, the Carolina Hurricanes took to Twitter Wednesday to compliment every team in the NHL - every team, that is, except the Washington Capitals.
November 5, 2019 WNBA star Natasha Cloud chides Capitals social media account for leaving out Mystics in congratulatory tweet Washington Mystics star Natasha Cloud called out the Washington Capitals over a tweet supporting championship teams in D.C. but leaving out the reigning WNBA champions.
November 4, 2019 'Bud Light Guy' Jeff Adams wins free beer for Washington Capitals fans Jeff Adams, the man who took a baseball off his chest during Game 5 of the World Series -- in order to protect the Bud Lights he was clutching in each hand -- made an appearance at a Washington Capitals game Sunday night and made sure to share his brew of choice with hockey fans.
October 16, 2019 Teenage rookies Hughes, Kakko struggling early in season Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko were the clear favorites all along to be the top two picks in this year's NHL draft. So far, the 18-year-olds have struggled to generate a lot of offense in the opening weeks of the season.
September 24, 2019 NHL teams aim to fill arenas, drawing fans away from screens Detroit Red Wings season-ticket holder Matt Larson pays about $74 for two of the cheapest seats in Little Caesars Arena. The 32-year-old fan gets a pair of high top chairs set up behind a counter, giving him plenty of space for food and drink, in a spacious area perched near the rafters behind a net.