5 Thoughts on Capitals 2020-21 Training Camp Jack Dawkins | January 11, 2021 Today, teams are trimming down rosters. It’s another chaotic day in the chaotic couple weeks leading up to the start of the NHL season. The Washington Capitals wrapped up their…
Capitals’ Potential Trade Bait Ben Little | October 16, 2020 The Washington Capitals have been active in free agency this offseason. They acquired a new backup goalie in Henrik Lundqvist and added some defensive depth that they did not have…
Orlov Scores in OT as Capitals Beat Lightning 4-3 The Canadian Press | November 29, 2019 WASHINGTON — Dmitry Orlov scored 3:03 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Friday. Orlov, Jakub Vrana and Evgeny Kuznetsov each had…
John Carlson Leads Capitals’ Blue Line Sammi Silber | October 20, 2017 Though the Washington Capitals entered Tuesday’s match-up against the Toronto Maple Leafs with three different defensive pairings, John Carlson appeared on all of them within about five minutes after puck…
Capitals Re-Sign Dmitry Orlov Brandon Share-Cohen | June 30, 2017 The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a six-year contract worth $30.6 million, Isabelle Khurshudyan reported early Friday morning. The deal carries a cap hit of $5.1 million…
Should the Capitals Keep Karl Alzner? Sammi Silber | May 28, 2017 The Washington Capitals will have to reevaluate their blue-line situation this offseason, especially because many of their defensemen are pending free agents. They will also have to decide on the…
Recap: Capitals Halt Flyers, Extend Home Streak Sammi Silber | March 4, 2017 The Washington Capitals cannot be stopped, even when they need an extra period of play. Washington handled the Philadelphia Flyers, defeating them 2-1 in overtime to extend their home winning…
Capitals Defense to Protect in Expansion Michael Mazzuca | January 19, 2017 Depth on the blue line has always been the Achilles’ heel of the Washington Capitals. General manager Brian MacLellan sought to address this issue by signing free agents Matt Niskanen…
Dmitry Orlov’s Future With Capitals Currently Uncertain: Report Steven DiOssi | September 14, 2016 Dmitry Orlov is currently competing at the World Cup as a member of Team Russia, but his future with the Washington Capitals entering 2016-17 is uncertain. Orlov, 25, is one…
Nikita Kucherov to Play at World Cup Even Without Lightning Contract Brandon Share-Cohen | September 5, 2016 While Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a new contract, Kucherov is also preparing for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. When talking to Tom Gulitti…
Capitals, Orlov Have Much to Consider as Negotiations Continue Sammi Silber | August 9, 2016 The offseason is winding down, and the Washington Capitals have had a quiet, but productive one. They’ve acquired Lars Eller, who should slot in as their third-line centre, and the additions of Brett…