Today in Hockey History: June 7
There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of unique Stanley Cup winners, some overtime drama, clutch goaltending, and one streak…
Capitals History
Capitals’ Lackluster Game 4 & 5 Performances Conjure Demons of the Past
After three tightly contested games that went to overtime, the Washington Capitals delivered back-to-back dud performances against the Boston Bruins in Game 4 and Game 5 of their first-round playoff…
Bruins & Capitals Have Memorable Playoff Meetings
Although the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals have been among the NHL’s elite for over the past dozen years, they have only met in the playoffs once during that time…
Capitals’ Top Penalty-Minute Moments
While Wednesday’s game between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers was a wild game by today’s NHL standards with both teams combining for 100 penalty minutes in the first…
Capitals’ Iconic Playoff Goals From Joel Ward & Devante Smith-Pelly
In honor of Black History Month, it’s important to reflect on the barrier-breakers who have sacrificed for progression. Sports have always been a main stage for norms to be challenged,…
Checking in on Former 2019-20 Capitals
After two consecutive first-round exits for the Washington Capitals, personnel changes were to be expected. The team now has their third head coach in four seasons, a starting goaltender not…
Capitals’ Roster Diversity Runs Almost 50 Years Deep
A few weeks ago, the Washington Capitals announced their initiatives surrounding Black History Month that focus on diversity and inclusion in hockey, racial equality, and the recognition of achievements by…
Capitals Have a Successful History on Super Bowl Sundays
While there aren’t many Washington Capitals traditions carried over from their days in Landover, there is one nearly annual ritual that remains over three decades from the team’s Capital Centre…
Capitals’ 2011 Winter Classic Win Put Team on National Stage
While the Alexander Ovechkin-Sidney Crosby rivalry had been built up since the two players were the first picks in the 2004 and 2005 NHL Drafts, respectively, the 2011 Winter Classic…
Revisiting the 1997-98 Capitals’ Stanley Cup Final Run
Only twice have the Washington Capitals reached the Stanley Cup Final in their entire history. We all know of their most recent win back in the 2017-18 postseason, but many…
Capitals Mark Milestone With Capital One Arena Home
Twenty-three years ago this Saturday, the Washington Capitals played their first-ever NHL game in the District, defeating the Florida Panthers 3-2 in overtime at then-MCI Center on Dec. 5, 1997.…
Thanksgiving 2007 Holds Special Meaning for Ovechkin, Capitals
If any NHL team’s recent history can tie in with American Thanksgiving, it’s the Washington Capitals. Back in 2007, one of the most significant moves that changed the entire complexion…