1. Caps Say There's No Place Like Home

    Last night's Caps loss evened the series at 2-2, and after the game, the players wanted to remind us all that there's no place like home. .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 9 days ago 29 reads 0 comments

  2. Caps Recall '12 First-Rounder Wilson, Crabb from AHL

    Washington has recalled Tom Wilson — the club's first-round selection (16th overall) at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft — from AHL Hershey, along with veteran forward Joey Crabb...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 9 days ago 24 reads 0 comments

  3. Alex Ovechkin's Line Remains Cold in Washington Capitals' Game 4 Loss to

    After being held pointless and to just two shots in the Washington Capitals ' 4-3 Game 3 loss Monday night, Alex Ovechkin was again contained by the New York Rangers , who tied their ...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 9 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

  4. Martin Erat Suffers Apparent Injury to Left Wrist or Forearm in Game 4

    Martin Erat suffered an apparent injury to his left wrist or forearm in the first period Wednesday night that prevented him from finishing Game 4 of this Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the New York Rangers ...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 9 days ago 24 reads 0 comments

  5. 5 Biggest Questions Surrounding Tampa Bay Lightning This Offseason

    A disappointing 2013 season brings questions for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the early part of the offseason. With the top-two scorers in the league and no postseason, the Lightning are back to the drawing board...

    Eric Steitz Written by Eric Steitz about 10 days ago 553 reads 1 comments

  6. NHL Free Agency 2013: Which UFAs Should the Carolina Hurricanes Re-Sign?

    Unlike the groundbreaking summer of 2012, the Carolina Hurricanes ' 2013 offseason is on path to be a rather quiet one. None of the team's key cornerstone players will be faced with the pressure of an expiring contract this coming July...

    Mark Jones Written by Mark Jones about 10 days ago 1,279 reads 1 comments

  7. Oates Doesn't Think Ovechkin Was 'Tired,' as Rangers' McDonagh Suggested

    With just less than six minutes remaining in the third period of Game 3 Monday night at Madison Square Garden, Alex Ovechkin lost a puck battle to Derek Stepan on the left side boards...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 10 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  8. 5 Signs That Alex Ovechkin Is Ready to Take Over the Stanley Cup Playoffs

    Alex Ovechkin was nearly unstoppable during the second half of the 2013 NHL season, propelling the Washington Capitals into the Stanley Cup playoffs. There is no reason to believe he won't be unstoppable in the postseason either...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 10 days ago 1,327 reads 11 comments

  9. Jacob Trouba Could Be Impact Player for Winnipeg Jets Next Season

    The Winnipeg Jets fell just short of the playoffs for a second straight season, and as they look ahead to next season they could see their top pick in the 2012 draft make an impact...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 11 days ago 8 reads 0 comments

  10. Winnipeg Jets: Blake Wheeler Stands to Get Paid This Offseason

    The Winnipeg Jets have their work cut out for them this summer. They already have some cap issues, they have a team that needs some serious upgrading in terms of depth, and they have several key players that are set to hit the free agent market...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 11 days ago 14 reads 0 comments

  11. Jets Want Top-Six Winger, Poised to Get Better

    Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff wants to improve his roster for next season and has already started mulling over the necessary changes he feels he needs to make...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 11 days ago 14 reads 0 comments

  12. Caps Following Devils' Blueprint for Beating Rangers

    The Washington Capitals had planned to practice at Prudential Center today on the day off between Games 3 and 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Rangers ...

    Michael Pedicano Written by Michael Pedicano about 11 days ago 32 reads 0 comments

  13. Adam Oates Gives Caps the Day Off: 'Rest Obviously Is the Biggest Weapon'

    The Capitals were originally scheduled to practice at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Tuesday morning. But after an emotional, 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers in Game 3 Coach Adam Oates decided the team would be better served by a day off...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 11 days ago 126 reads 0 comments

  14. Lightning Sign Radko Gudas to Contract

    The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Radko Gudas to a three-year contract, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today...

    Ilario Huober Written by Ilario Huober about 12 days ago 36 reads 0 comments

  15. On The Chess Match between Adam Oates and John Tortorella

    Line matching is one of those things that most people don't pay a whole lot of attention to until the playoffs start...

    Michael Pedicano Written by Michael Pedicano about 12 days ago 60 reads 0 comments

  16. Adam Oates Lets Capitals 'breathe' with Optional Practice

    With a 2-0 lead in this Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the New York Rangers , Capitals Coach Adam Oates gave his players a day to refresh however they saw fit before an important Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 12 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  17. Braden Holtby on Game 2: 'It Wasn't a Very Hard Game for Me'

    Braden Holtby earned his first shutout in the Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday afternoon in the Capitals ' 1-0 overtime win in Game 2 against the New York Rangers . But of all the wins Holtby has earned this season, this wasn't a particularly taxing one...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 12 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  18. Washington Capitals Take on Dubious History with 2-0 Series Lead

    History should be irrelevant to the 20 men who will dress in the sweaters of the Washington Capitals on Monday night...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 12 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  19. Solutions to the 3 Biggest Problems Tampa Bay Lightning Faced in 2013 Season

    The Tampa Bay Lightning ’s season missed the mark in 2013 and brought up three pressing problems: sloppiness in the defensive zone, injuries and a lack of physicality. Fortunately, there are answers to these problems...

    Eric Steitz Written by Eric Steitz about 13 days ago 919 reads 3 comments

  20. Capitals Beat Rangers 1-0 in OT to Take 2-0 Series Lead

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 14 days ago 54 reads 0 comments

  21. Players Only Meeting Led to Caps Remarkable Turnaround

    Playing a new system under a rookie head coach, with a shortened training camp and zero exhibition games thanks to the lockout, Alex Ovechkin and Co. won only two of their first 11 games...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 15 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  22. Rangers Could Have Reinforcements on the Way for Game 2

    The New York Rangers could have some reinforcements coming for Game 2 of its Eastern Conference quarterfinals series with the Washington Capitals , which should help take their minds ...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 15 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  23. Capitals Content to Stay the Course Against Rangers

    There remained a remarkable consistency to the Washington Capitals ' game Thursday night, whether they were trailing by a goal or up by two...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 15 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  24. Steve Oleksy Has Eventful Playoff Debut with Pretty Assist, Puck to Face

    Since Steve Oleksy joined the Washington Capitals in early March, they've learned the could rely on the 27-year-old for anything, from bone-rattling checks and fisticuffs to smart ...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 15 days ago 67 reads 0 comments

  25. Capitals Use Special Teams to Take Game 1

    If the Washington Capitals are going to add a strong penalty kill to an already dangerous power play, it could spell doom for the New York Rangers ...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 15 days ago 15 reads 0 comments