Capitals & Penguins Fans Must Accept That Rivalry is About to Change
The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins compete in one of the fiercest rivalries, not just on the ice, but in all of sports. The last 16 years consisted of some…
Capitals History
Cup-Winning Capitals: Where Are They Now?
Who could forget the Washington Capitals’ run to the Stanley Cup in 2017-18? The Final started poorly, with the Caps losing Game 1 of the series 6-4 in Las Vegas.…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17
Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in National Hockey League history. One franchise played in its first-ever game, while a future Hall of Famer made his league debut.…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 9
This date in hockey history saw some big moments in the National Hockey League and on the international stage. Sept. 9 has been full of Hall of Fame players with…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31
Some of the greatest players from multiple National Hockey League eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 30
Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the National Hockey League. A longtime and successful general manager got his first job, one of the…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 29
On this date, one of the most prolific goal scorers in National Hockey League history had to step away from the game for one season due to health reasons. Also,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 23
One of the first big goaltending stars in National Hockey League history made his way to Montreal on this date. Also, a new Hockey Hall of Fame class was announced,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 3
Aug. 3 is an interesting date in National Hockey League history. One of the teams in the league’s first wave of expansion officially announced its name. Also, the first U.S.-born…
Washington Capitals Logo History
When it comes to the Washington Capitals and their logos, they have had a surprisingly long and complicated history. They have had some logos that fans have absolute adored, but…
Today in Hockey History: July 11
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born who won three…
1974-75, the Capitals’ First (and Worst) Season
On June 7th, 2018, after 44 years of trying, the Washington Capitals finally lifted the Stanley Cup. 43 years, 2 months, and 10 days earlier, in Oakland, California, these same Capitals took turns lifting a trash can around the ice in mock jubilation.