Carl Hagelin, still recovering from injuries, isn’t ready to walk away
“My goal is to play again,” Hagelin said. “My hip needs to feel good though, to do it.”
By Roman StubbsAnthony Mantha’s ‘crazy tough’ season was a struggle. He got a mental coach to help.
“Being scratched is hard … you come back and try to get things going and get your confidence,” Mantha said. “Sometimes it’s way harder than people can imagine.”
By Roman StubbsEthen Frank, a talent out of Nebraska, sees opportunity with the Caps
It has been a surreal year for Frank, who grew up in Papillion, Neb., a suburb just outside of Omaha.
By Roman StubbsCapitals’ shake-up continues with departures of two assistant coaches
The moves come three days after the Capitals ousted Peter Laviolette as coach.
By Roman StubbsAs offseason arrives, the Capitals prep for daunting challenges ahead
The Caps need a new coach, more youth and a return to relevance after missing the playoffs. They'll have a longer-than-usual offseason to find some answers.
By Roman StubbsCapitals part ways with Peter Laviolette after three seasons as coach
Since taking over in September 2020, Laviolette, 58, failed to win a playoff series as Washington was eliminated in the opening round during his first two seasons and missed the postseason this year.
By Roman StubbsCapitals close season with a blown lead and a load of questions
After failing to hold a 3-0 advantage, the team falls in OT and reckons with its most disappointing season in 16 seasons.
By Roman StubbsAs the Caps season closes, a goalie from Curry College gets a surprise call
“My dream and goal has always been to play in the NHL, to play pro hockey,” Reid Cooper said.
By Roman StubbsAlex Ovechkin is chasing history. The Capitals need to keep up.
Alex Ovechkin’s first 822 goals meant something. The next 73 should, too.
By Barry SvrlugaWith help from ex-Capitals, Bruins set NHL points record
Garnet Hathaway and Dmitry Orlov helped Boston make NHL history Tuesday night.
By Roman StubbsCapitals turn up, take on the role of spoilers and turn aside the Islanders
Despite only have 17 skaters — and none of them named Alex Ovechkin — the Capitals get off to a fast start and beat the rival Islanders, 5-2.
By Roman StubbsFor hardworking NHL equipment managers, ‘the show is on the ice’
From hand-stitched sweaters to custom coffee sweeteners to late-night moves, equipment managers help power the NHL.
By Roman StubbsDylan Strome keeps it going, but the Capitals’ skid won’t stop, either
Washington couldn't play spoiler in a 4-2 loss to the playoff hopeful Panthers.
By Roman Stubbs‘The effort needs to be better’: Listless Caps pounded at Montreal
On a night when the power was out throughout Montreal, the Capitals looked especially disconnected in a 6-2 loss to the Canadiens.
By Roman StubbsEliminated from playoff contention, Caps prepare for summer of tough questions
With eight straight playoff appearances, the Capitals had been tied for the second-longest postseason streak with the Nashville Predators.
By Roman StubbsIt’s been a while since the Capitals and Wizards both missed the playoffs
After both franchises experienced dismal seasons in 2003-04, the Capitals or Wizards had qualified for the playoffs every year until this spring.
By Scott AllenWhat makes a hockey night in Hershey so sweet? Just ask the locals.
Over the years, as the world has changed around them, the AHL's Hershey Bears have continued to thrive in central Pennsylvania.
By Roman StubbsAlex Ovechkin is stick-swinging mad in Capitals’ 5-2 loss to Rangers
As Washington grapples with a lost season, its frustrations show in the latest defeat.
By Roman StubbsCaps’ Darcy Kuemper navigates move from Cup winner to out of the playoffs
Going from the start of a Stanley Cup run to the verge of missing the postseason in less than a year has been an exercise in patience for Washington's first-year goaltender.
By Roman StubbsCapitals’ spiral continues in Tampa as T.J. Oshie exits early
The 5-1 loss followed a familiar script: The Capitals dig an early deficit, fight back to stay close before unraveling in the third period.
By Roman Stubbs