Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals

Gary Bettman has told owners that NHL salary cap is expected to rise up to $4.5 million for the 2024-25 season

NHL salary cap could rise to $87-88 million for 2024-25 season

Cap has only risen $1 million the past two seasons [ more ]

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Connor McMichael centers Alex Ovechkin and Ivan Miroshnichenko on top practice line after big preseason performance

The Washington Capitals are finalizing their roster for the upcoming season

Connor McMichael has been given a big role on the team, playing center between Alex Ovechkin and Ivan Miroshnichenko [ more ]

Washington Post

In search of 'offensive flair,' Caps pair John Carlson with Rasmus Sandin

Capitals Coach Spencer Carbery is pairing offensive-minded player Rasmus Sandin with offensive defenseman John Carlson.

This pairing is a departure from the conventional wisdom of pairing an offensive player with a stay-at-home defenseman. [ more ]

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Elite playmaker TJ Oshie suits up as a fourth-pairing defenseman at practice

TJ Oshie played as a defenseman during Capitals' practice.

Oshie switched back to forward towards the end of the session. [ more ]

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Connor McMichael impresses with goal and game-high 10 shots in preseason win: 'He's developed a lot and it's on display now'

Connor McMichael had a standout performance for the Washington Capitals against the Boston Bruins, scoring a goal and recording 10 shots on goal.

McMichael proved he belongs in the team's NHL lineup after spending most of last season in the AHL. [ more ]

Washington Post

Caps pile up scoring chances, notch preseason win over Bruins in OT

Matthew Phillips scored the overtime goal for the Capitals in their preseason win against the Bruins.

Connor McMichael's strong performance in training camp has solidified his roster spot with the Capitals. [ more ]

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Matthew Phillips scores overtime winner in Capitals' 5-4 preseason win over Bruins

The Washington Capitals had a strong offensive performance, scoring five goals against the Boston Bruins.

Matthew Phillips' impressive goal in overtime may have secured his spot on the Capitals roster. [ more ]

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Tom Wilson serves as alternate captain for Capitals during preseason game against Boston Bruins

Tom Wilson has been named one of the Washington Capitals' alternate captains.

Wilson is viewed as a potential captain-in-waiting after Alex Ovechkin retires. [ more ]

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Open Thread: Washington Capitals take on Boston Bruins in fourth preseason game

The Washington Capitals are facing the Boston Bruins in their fourth game of the 2023 preseason.

The Capitals' preseason record so far is 1-1-1.

The Bruins' new captain, Brad Marchand, will play in tonight's game. [ more ]

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Martin Fehervary talks contract extension, his past injuries, and playing under Spencer Carbery

Martin Fehervary is expected to fill a top-four role for the Washington Capitals this season.

Fehervary expressed relief at signing a three-year contract extension with the Caps.

Injuries and the pressure of a contract year may have affected Fehervary's performance last season. [ more ]

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Spencer Carbery believes Capitals left goaltenders out to dry on odd-man rushes last season

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery believes odd-man rushes were a weakness for the team last season.

Carbery wants to cut down on rush chances to make the goalies' lives easier. [ more ]

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Beck Malenstyn hopes to parlay Calder Cup championship with Hershey Bears into a full-time role with Capitals

Beck Malenstyn is aiming for a more permanent spot in the NHL after playing with the AHL's Hershey Bears.

Malenstyn is competing with other forward prospects for a roster spot in the bottom-six. [ more ]

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Tuesday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Bruins Preseason Game Day

A number of players are vying for roster spots on the Washington Capitals, with Hardy Häman Aktell and Matthew Phillips impressing.

The Capitals will face tough competition in the Metro Division this season.

The team will need to work hard to return to the playoffs after missing out last year.

There is a call for the Capitals to establish a ring of fame. [ more ]

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Capitals will suit up mostly veteran roster against Bruins, Darcy Kuemper to play entire preseason game

The Washington Capitals will play the Boston Bruins in their fourth preseason game.

The Capitals' lineup will feature most of the team's veterans, but Alex Ovechkin will not play. [ more ]

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Alex Ovechkin, a longtime CCM partner, plays with a Bauer stick during part of Capitals preseason game

Alex Ovechkin was seen using a Bauer stick during a preseason game

It is unclear what this means for his contract with CCM [ more ]

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Capitals to walk the red carpet before their Home Opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Washington Capitals will open their 2023-24 season at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 13.

The team will host a Rock the Red Carpet event where fans can try to get photos and autographs from players as they arrive at the arena. [ more ]

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Hardy Haman Aktell has been a 'pleasant surprise' for Capitals in preseason, has legitimate shot at winning NHL roster spot

Hardy Haman Aktell is a top candidate for an NHL roster spot with the Washington Capitals.

With Joel Edmundson injured, Haman Aktell has a good chance to take advantage of the open spot on the Capitals' roster. [ more ]

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Tom Wilson talks almost making Canadian Olympic Team, calls Sidney Crosby a 'great, great person'

Tom Wilson and Sidney Crosby were both in contention for the last Canadian Olympic Team.

Wilson discussed the experience of being considered for Team Canada and potentially playing with Crosby on the 32 Thoughts Podcast. [ more ]

Washington Post

As Caps prep for the season, a potential roster starts to take shape

The Washington Capitals must cut their roster down to a maximum of 23 players by Monday.

Coach Spencer Carbery has separated the potential NHL roster into two groups.

The second group will likely fill out lineups in the next two preseason games. [ more ]

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Spencer Carbery explains why Matthew Phillips has earned an extended preseason look and could make the team

AHL All-Star Matthew Phillips is skating on the top line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom for the Washington Capitals.

Phillips has impressed the coaching staff with his performance in training camp and preseason games. [ more ]

Japers' Rink

Monday Caps Clips: Roster Trimming

The Washington Capitals made their second round of training camp cuts.

The Hershey Bears announced their initial roster and schedule for their training camp.

Prospect Andrew Cristall had a successful WHL debut with the Kelowna Rockets. [ more ]

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Matthew Phillips jumps to Capitals' top line after big game against Red Wings

Matthew Phillips has been promoted to the top line with Ovechkin and Backstrom.

Phillips had a strong performance in a previous game, earning him the opportunity to skate with the top players. [ more ]

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Hershey Bears announce 28-player Training Camp roster and schedule

The Hershey Bears released their 2023 Training Camp roster and schedule.

The defending Calder Cup champions announced their initial roster of 28 players for Training Camp. [ more ]

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Capitals cut 15 players from roster ahead of start of Hershey Bears' Training Camp, Riley Sutter and Chase Priskie placed on waivers

The Washington Capitals made 15 cuts to their roster before Hershey Bears' Training Camp begins.

Two prospects, Riley Sutter and Chase Priskie, need to pass through NHL waivers to be assigned to the AHL team. [ more ]

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Sunday Caps Clips: Woe-town

Recaps from last night's preseason loss in Detroit

Former Caps' draft pick Chase Priskie is back with the organization [ more ]

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Andrew Cristall awarded first star in return three-point performance for WHL's Kelowna Rockets

Andrew Cristall had a busy week, making his NHL preseason debut before returning to the WHL.

In his first game back, Cristall had three points and was awarded first star of the game. [ more ]

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Capitals fall to Red Wings 5-2 in penalty-filled preseason game

The Washington Capitals lost 5-2 to the Detroit Red Wings in a preseason game.

The Capitals struggled in their own zone as the Red Wings took advantage. [ more ]

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Open Thread: Washington Capitals rematch Detroit Red Wings in third preseason game

The Capitals won their previous game against the Red Wings.

Coach Carbery will be evaluating mid-tier players in tonight's matchup.

The game will be broadcasted on Monumental Sports Network. [ more ]

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Matthew Phillips scores goal and tallies assist in 'really, really important' game for his chances to make Capitals roster

Highly-skilled AHL star Matthew Phillips signed a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals.

Coaches will closely monitor Phillips' performance in preseason games to determine if he can contribute in a bottom-six role. [ more ]

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Hunter Shepard to play full preseason game for Capitals against Red Wings

The Washington Capitals are on their first road trip of the preseason

Hunter Shepard will start and play the whole game against the Detroit Red Wings [ more ]

Washington Post

Matthew Phillips, Hardy Haman Aktell step forward as Caps fall in Detroit

Capitals suffer a 5-2 loss to the Red Wings in their third preseason game.

Haman Aktell impresses in his second preseason game, showcasing his skills as a potential replacement for an injured player. [ more ]

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Ottawa Senators place former Hershey Bears forward Garrett Pilon on waivers

Garrett Pilon has been placed on waivers by the Ottawa Senators.

Pilon signed a one-year deal with the Senators in the offseason. [ more ]

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Nick Jensen misses third consecutive day of Capitals' Training Camp

Top Capitals defensemen Joel Edmundson and Nick Jensen are both missing from Training Camp.

Edmundson will be out for 4-6 weeks with a fractured hand.

Jensen's absence is due to personal reasons and is still unexplained. [ more ]

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Alex Ovechkin could be your landlord as his first DC-area house is available for lease

Alex Ovechkin has been involved in various endorsement deals throughout his career as a hockey player.

Ovechkin owns a rental property in Arlington, Virginia that he purchased in 2005 for $1.595 million and is currently leasing for $9,000 a month. [ more ]

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Capitals monitoring Training Camp battle for bottom-six forward roles: 'This is a really, really important few games.'

Competition is open for the Washington Capitals' remaining forward spots

Players like Matt Phillips and Beck Malenstyn are fighting for those depth positions [ more ]

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Spencer Carbery's 'a traditionalist', prefers wingers and defensemen playing on their strong sides

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery prefers defensemen to play on the side of the ice that correlates with their handedness.

Carbery believes that playing lefty-righty on the backend leads to more seamless O-zone touches and regroup touches. [ more ]

Japers' Rink

Saturday Caps Clips: Capitals @ Red Wings Game Day

The Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings are facing off in a preseason matchup.

Alex Ovechkin is mentoring Ivan Miroshnichenko in his first NHL preseason. [ more ]

Washington Post

What's it like to be an NHL prospect? Some jitters, and sheer joy

Andrew Cristall, 18, played his first game for the Washington Capitals in a preseason contest.

Cristall is a rookie in Washington's training camp and is intermixed with veteran players like Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson. [ more ]

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Alex Ovechkin crashes Capitals alumni Stars & Spirits rooftop event

Alex Ovechkin attended the Washington Capitals Alumni Weekend event

Ovechkin took photos with fans and posed with former players

Other Capitals alumni in attendance included Karl Alzner, Peter Bondra, and Craig Laughlin [ more ]

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Capitals announce roster for first road preseason game against Detroit Red Wings

The Washington Capitals will play their first road preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings.

The Capitals have a mixed roster of NHL veterans, prospects, and AHL standouts for the game. [ more ]

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Capitals return Andrew Cristall back to WHL's Kelowna Rockets

Andrew Cristall, the Caps' 2023 second-round draft pick, has been returned to the WHL's Kelowna Rockets.

Cristall impressed Capitals management during both Rookie Camp and main camp. [ more ]

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Nicklas Backstrom impresses in first preseason game since 2019: 'Nicke looked amazing. He looked like himself from 10 years ago.'

Nicklas Backstrom is healthy and performing well in preseason games

Teammates and coach have noticed Backstrom's rejuvenation [ more ]

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Alex Ovechkin feels age while serving as interpreter for Ivan Miroshnichenko: 'I was drafted when he was one. Jesus, I'm old.'

Ivan Miroshnichenko had an impressive NHL preseason debut with two assists, three shots, and three hits

Miroshnichenko played on the same line as Capitals' legends Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom [ more ]

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Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson score in Capitals' 4-3 preseason victory over Red Wings

The Washington Capitals looked smoother in their second preseason game.

Capitals' superstar core contributed to their 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. [ more ]

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Mike Green returns to Capital One Arena for Capitals' preseason game against Red Wings

Former Capitals player Mike Green was spotted at the Capitals-Red Wings preseason game.

Green retired in 2020 and this is his first public appearance at Capital One Arena since.

Green was joined by other Capitals alumni in a luxury suite. [ more ]

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Ivan Miroshnichenko impresses Capitals in preseason debut: His 'upside is awesome' and 'he looks like he's got a lot of tools'

Ivan Miroshnichenko impressed in his NHL preseason debut for the Washington Capitals.

He had two assists, three hits, and three shots in the game. [ more ]

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Open Thread: Washington Capitals take on Detroit Red Wings in second preseason game

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom will play their first game of the preseason for the Washington Capitals.

Ivan Miroshnichenko and Andrew Cristall will make their NHL preseason debuts for the Capitals.

The game will air on Monumental Sports Network with Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin providing commentary. [ more ]

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Spencer Carbery praises new-look power play after win over Red Wings: 'We have to force teams to defend more than [Ovechkin]'

The Washington Capitals dressed a veteran-laden lineup to work on their new power play.

The Caps' power play unit got one goal in their victory against the Detroit Red Wings. [ more ]

Washington Post

Caps go with a veteran-heavy lineup, get a preseason win over Red Wings

Ivan Miroshnichenko impressed in his preseason debut for the Capitals.

Assistant coach Kirk Muller introduced the power play structure to key players in the Capitals' lineup. [ more ]

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Andrew Cristall is so excited about making NHL preseason debut that he woke up 45 minutes before alarm, left shoes in car

Andrew Cristall is making his NHL preseason debut for the Capitals and is extremely excited about it.

Cristall forgot his shoes in the car before the game, leading to a cute and humorous moment. [ more ]

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Andrei Vasilevskiy to miss first two months of 2023-24 season due to back surgery

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy will miss approximately the first two months of the 2023-24 season due to back surgery.

Vasilevskiy underwent a microdiscectomy procedure to address a lumbar disc herniation. [ more ]

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Rasmus Sandin says John Carlson is actively mentoring him on the first pairing: 'It's obviously huge'

Rasmus Sandin is set to make his preseason debut with the Washington Capitals.

Sandin will be paired with John Carlson for the game against the Detroit Red Wings. [ more ]

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Connor Bedard to make his NHL preseason debut with Chicago Blackhawks

Connor Bedard set to make his official NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks in a preseason game against the St. Louis Blues.

Bedard will be playing on the team's top line with Taylor Hall and Ryan Donato, and on the top power play unit. [ more ]

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The Noon Countdown: Quantity Over Quality

The Washington Capitals had 16 losses in the 2022-23 season despite outshooting their opponents.

The Capitals won less than half of their games when outshooting their opponents. [ more ]

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Alex Ovechkin will make his preseason debut against Detroit Red Wings as Capitals look to test out new power play

Caps captain Alex Ovechkin will make his preseason debut in the game against the Detroit Red Wings.

Other veterans like Nicklas Backstrom, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and TJ Oshie will also play in the game. [ more ]

Washington Post

With Joel Edmundson out, the Caps' defensive competition intensifies

Joel Edmundson will miss four to six weeks with a broken hand, creating a competition to replace him.

The Washington Capitals had the fourth-most man games lost to injury in the NHL last season. [ more ]

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Spencer Carbery thinks Connor McMichael's a gamer: 'When the game's on the line, he wants the puck; he wants to be the guy'

Connor McMichael is making his preseason debut with the Capitals after previously playing under head coach Spencer Carbery in Hershey.

Carbery wants to see McMichael play on the wing, despite his natural position being center. [ more ]

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Ivan Miroshnichenko skates on top line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, power play gets first work during Training Camp

The Washington Capitals made some changes to their forward lines during training camp, replacing Anthony Mantha with Ivan Miroshnichenko on the top line.

The shake-up appears to be related to which players participated in the first preseason game.

19-year-old Miroshnichenko impressed the team with his shooting ability and physical play. [ more ]

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Joel Edmundson to miss 4-6 weeks with fractured hand

Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson will miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing a procedure on a fractured hand.

The injury could open up a spot in the lineup for one of the team's younger defensemen. [ more ]

Washington Post

Reunited with Spencer Carbery, Connor McMichael aims to stick with Caps

Connor McMichael hopes to stick around for the Capitals this year.

Spencer Carbery's return to the Capitals is a reunion for McMichael and other forwards. [ more ]

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Martin Fehervary is literally faster than Connor McDavid (and all other defensemen in the NHL)

Martin Fehervary is faster than Connor McDavid based on NHL puck and player tracking data.

Fehervary had the fastest top speed of any defenseman in the league during the 2022-23 season. [ more ]

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NHL 24 rates Alex Ovechkin as fifth-best left wing in hockey, gives him top ratings in both wrist shot and slap shot power

Alex Ovechkin is the highest-rated player on the Washington Capitals and the fifth-best left wing in the game.

Ovechkin has the highest ratings for power in wrist shots and slap shots in the game. [ more ]

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Vincent Iorio is ready to push for a regular role with the Capitals: 'The fire is already there. I've been working really hard this summer.'

Defensemen Trevor van Riemsdyk and Joel Edmundson have experienced injury scares during the Washington Capitals' Training Camp.

Joel Edmundson's injury prognosis is not looking good, which opens up opportunities for younger defensemen like Vincent Iorio.

Iorio, the Caps' top pick from the 2021 NHL Draft, aims to push for a spot on the team after a successful AHL season and NHL debut. [ more ]

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The Noon Countdown: Drawn Together

17 is the number of penalties drawn by Martin Fehervary and Nick Jensen last season, tied for the most by a Caps defenseman.

Fehervary and Jensen's 17 penalties drawn put them in the top-30 among all NHL blueliners in that category. [ more ]

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Spencer Carbery gives update on Joel Edmundson after scrimmage injury: 'Probably not good, but we'll know more tomorrow'

Joel Edmundson sustained an upper-body injury and did not practice on Tuesday.

His current injury is unrelated to his previous back injuries.

Depending on the severity, he could potentially miss the start of the regular season. [ more ]

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Spencer Carbery's forward lines and defense pairings after Capitals make first round of Training Camp cuts

Four players sent back to junior teams, eight returned to AHL's Hershey Bears.

Lines and defense pairings have been tweaked by new head coach Spencer Carbery. [ more ]

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Tuesday Caps Clips: First Cut is the Deepest

The Washington Capitals have made their first cuts of training camp.

Tom Wilson is looking to have a better season.

Images have been released from the first few days of training camp. [ more ]

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Joel Edmundson misses Training Camp skate with upper-body injury, Trevor van Riemsdyk practices after leaving game early

Joel Edmundson, a defenseman for the Washington Capitals, suffered an upper-body injury in a scrimmage.

Edmundson is being evaluated to determine the severity of the injury.

Edmundson has had recurring back issues in the past that have kept him out of the lineup for extended periods of time. [ more ]

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Jessica Campbell to become only second woman to coach NHL game as Seattle Kraken open preseason play

Jessica Campbell will be the second woman to ever coach an NHL game.

Campbell has been a trailblazer in hockey as a coach. [ more ]

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Capitals make first cuts of 2023 Training Camp

The Washington Capitals made their first round of cuts from their 2023 Training Camp roster.

12 players were released, four will return to juniors and eight will report to the Hershey Bears. [ more ]

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Sidney Crosby critical of NHL's Department of Player Safety: 'You see a clip and don't know whether it's going to be a suspension or not'

Sidney Crosby criticizes the inconsistency of the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

Crosby believes there is uncertainty surrounding what actions are suspendable and the length of punishments. [ more ]

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'I don't think Washington is very happy at all' about Evgeny Kuznetsov's tell-all interview: Friedman

The Washington Capitals are reportedly unhappy with Evgeny Kuznetsov's controversial interview.

They feel that Kuznetsov's comments were unnecessary and created a firestorm. [ more ]

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Monday Caps Clips: Preseason Kickoff

The Washington Capitals lost in overtime during a preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres.

TJ Oshie feels like his old self again after recovering from a back injury. [ more ]

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Sonny Milano is excited about his Capitals' Chia Pet giveaway: 'Everyone back home loves it. For sure I'll keep it.'

Sonny Milano scored a goal in the Washington Capitals' preseason game.

The Capitals will give fans a Milano Chia Pet at a game in January 2024. [ more ]

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Capitals lose preseason opener to Sabres 4-3 (SO) in Spencer Carbery's coaching debut

The Washington Capitals lost 4-3 (SO) to the Buffalo Sabres in their first preseason game.

The Capitals debuted a new system under new head coach Spencer Carbery. [ more ]

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Evgeny Kuznetsov has worked with a psychologist for the last four years: 'This was one of the best decisions in my life'

Evgeny Kuznetsov has been working with a psychologist for the last four years, a decision he describes as one of the best in his life.

Kuznetsov was inspired by tennis legend Andre Agassi who had a life coach with a 'motivator' specialty.

Working with a psychologist helps Kuznetsov with his mental preparation and allows him to stay focused on the ice. [ more ]

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The first Joe B Suit of the Night of the Monumental Network Era

The Washington Capitals played their first preseason game of the year after a five-month absence.

Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin returned to the broadcast booth for the game. [ more ]

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Spencer Carbery breaks down Capitals' performance after first preseason game as head coach

The Capitals lost their first preseason game in a shootout against the Buffalo Sabres

Head coach Spencer Carbery praised the team's resiliency and highlighted areas for improvement [ more ]

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Open Thread: Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres preseason game

The Washington Capitals open their preseason with a game against the Buffalo Sabres.

Spencer Carbery will make his debut as head coach for the Capitals. [ more ]

Washington Post

In preseason debut, Caps show highs and lows of learning a new system

Caps need more from Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha - and they know it

Highs and lows [ more ]

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Trevor van Riemsdyk leaves Capitals-Sabres preseason game after taking slap shot to the hand

Trevor van Riemsdyk injured his right hand in the Washington Capitals' first preseason game.

Van Riemsdyk was a consistent player for the Capitals and had recently signed a three-year extension. [ more ]

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Sunday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Sabres Preseason Game Day

Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha need to perform better this season.

John Carlson has the potential for a standout season.

There is anticipation for breakout performances from players across the league. [ more ]

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TJ Oshie on recovering from back injury: 'I feel like my old self'

TJ Oshie says he feels great and healthy after undergoing a minimally-invasive procedure to address his back injury.

Oshie has faced multiple injuries over the last few seasons, missing over 60 games.

This summer, Oshie focused on maintaining his lower-back stability and improving his game through daily strengthening exercises. [ more ]

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Evgeny Kuznetsov called Alex Alexeyev 'a fool' for thinking he'd be anything other than the 7th defenseman after re-signing with Capitals

Alexeyev re-signed with the Capitals for two years, showing his excitement about his future with the team.

Kuznetsov jokingly expressed skepticism about Alexeyev's playing time and mocked his enthusiasm for re-signing. [ more ]

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Capitals announce roster for first preseason game under head coach Spencer Carbery

The Washington Capitals will host their first preseason game after only three days of on-ice training camp.

The Capitals will have a lineup that includes both veteran NHL players and young prospects. [ more ]

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Evgeny Kuznetsov says Bill Daly wanted to give him a much harsher suspension for his conduct related to a positive drug test

Evgeny Kuznetsov was suspended three games by the NHL for 'inappropriate conduct'

Kuznetsov denied using cocaine but later tested positive for it [ more ]

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Caps need more from Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha - and they know it

Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha had underwhelming seasons for the Washington Capitals last year.

Both players are still with the team despite being trade candidates over the summer. [ more ]

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Evgeny Kuznetsov points to Capitals' hiring of Peter Laviolette for downturn in team: 'You brought a coach who almost didn't fit our style'

Evgeny Kuznetsov blamed himself for last season's struggles.

Kuznetsov criticized GM Brian MacLellan and former coach Peter Laviolette in a tell-all interview. [ more ]

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Evgeny Kuznetsov speaks frankly on trade request in Russian language interview: 'Rumors don't just come out of nowhere'

Evgeny Kuznetsov did not directly request a trade from the Washington Capitals but had discussions with the general manager about a possible move.

Kuznetsov mentioned that he wanted to change the situation so that both he and the team would feel better.

The Capitals and Kuznetsov have had a strained relationship for the past couple of years. [ more ]

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Anthony Mantha hasn't been the star the Capitals hoped for when they traded for him: 'That player's here (now)'

Washington Capitals thought Anthony Mantha would flourish without pressure, but he has struggled in his three seasons with the team.

Mantha is determined to prove himself this season and regain his previous form.

Mantha's best season came in 2018-19 after losing weight and being quicker on the ice. [ more ]

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Capitals believe Connor McMichael is ready for full-time jump to NHL, plan to eventually make room for him at center

Connor McMichael is ready for the jump to the NHL after a year of limited playing time.

New head coach Spencer Carbery believes McMichael is a more mature player and looks like an NHL player. [ more ]

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Saturday Caps Clips: Reunited

The Washington Capitals' training camp has begun with questions about the team's performance.

New coach Spencer Carbery is already making his presence felt in the early days of camp.

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom have been reunited in the first line combinations. [ more ]

Japers' Rink

Rink Roundtable: Gone Camping

Matthew Phillips has potential to make the team out of training camp for the Washington Capitals.

Miroshnichenko could be a surprise dark horse to make the team. [ more ]

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Spencer Carbery to modify Capitals power play so teams 'don't know what's coming' and can't neutralize Alex Ovechkin

Spencer Carbery is the new head coach of the Washington Capitals.

The Caps' power play has dropped to 20th best in the NHL. [ more ]

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