Eller, Hathaway, Capitals Beat Lightning 5-2
TAMPA, Fla. — Lars Eller and Garnet Hathaway scored 44 seconds apart early in the third period and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Saturday…
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Eller, Holtby Come Through as Capitals Edge Panthers 4-3
WASHINGTON — Lars Eller broke a third-period tie and the Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game skid despite posting a season-low 20…
Injured Capitals Ready to Return After Bad Breaks
With the signing of Christian Djoos on Thursday, the Washington Capitals all but locked up their lineup for the 2019-20 NHL season, putting the frantic days of free agency and arbitration behind them. Now the 22 players on the Capitals’ roster can focus on preparing themselves for the season opener on October 2nd against the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. That will be especially important for the following three players, who were missing from the Capitals’ rotation when they needed them most.
Canadiens Fans Should Cheer on Eller and Smith-Pelly
Montreal Canadiens fans have two choices in the wake of the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup win. They can lament the fact that two former Habs, Lars Eller and Devante Smith-Pelly,…
Ovechkin’s Enthusiasm & Play Rallies Caps
As the Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights go at it in the Stanley Cup Final, Alex Ovechkin is taking in his first Final appearance with great intensity, both on…
Lars Eller: Capitals ‘Next Man Up’
Game 2 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final in Vegas will forever be known for Braden Holtby’s save on Alex Tuch late in the game that preserved the victory for…
Capitals Hit Jackpot With Holtby & Unlikely Heroes
With under two minutes to go in the third period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, Alex Tuch had a wide open net on a pass from William…
3 Struggling Capitals Essential for a Comeback
The Washington Capitals reached the Eastern Conference Final due in large part to key contributions from depth players. From veteran forward Alex Chiasson providing the Capitals’ only regulation goal in Game…
Capitals Making Statement With 2-0 Lead
Heading into this series, the Washington Capitals were considered somewhat of an underdog, given the Tampa Bay Lightning have been considered a Cup favorite this season thanks to a deep…
Capitals Clicking With 22-Straight Penalty Kills
While the penalty kill has always been a driving force for the Washington Capitals, the four players that grace the ice for their opponents’ power-play opportunities have been sensational, warranting…
Capitals’ Boyd Reflects on First Point, Making the Cut
Washington Capitals forward Travis Boyd couldn’t contain his smile Monday as he was surrounded by a flurry of journalists, his gear still on from over an hour-long practice. The 24-year-old…
Capitals’ Burakovsky Hitting Long-Awaited Stride
It wasn’t long ago that Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky found himself on the outs, a healthy scratch watching from the press box. “I [learned] a little bit of a…