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On YouTubeJoe Snively News / NoVa Caps / 6 hours ago
Bears Fall To Rocket, 3-2 (OT), Joe Snively Scores 3rd Goal In 4 Games 
Screen cap: AHL TV The Hershey Bears fell to the Laval Rocket, 3-2 (OT), Friday night at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. Joe Snively scored his third goal in his first four games back with the Bears, but the Bears gave up three power play goals and a 2-0 lead in the loss.
Lars Eller News / NoVa Caps / 9 hours ago
Buyers And Sellers Report: NHL Team’s Trade Status Tiers Approaching The 2023 Trade Deadline
Photo: Nucks Misconduct With the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline just six weeks away from Friday, teams are in very different positions of approach. Some will be adding some big-name players to their mix to reach the next level of Stanley Cup contenders while others do not need much help, and a few need a fresh start entirely.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / January 19
Darcy Kuemper, Capitals shut out struggling Coyotes
Dylan Strome scored two goals as the Washington Capitals defeated the Arizona Coyotes 4-0 on Thursday night in Tempe, Ariz. Washington goalie Darcy Kuemper made 26 saves for his league-leading fifth shutout of the season and 30th of his career.
Dylan Strome News / NoVa Caps / January 19
Capitals Blank Arizona, 4-0; Strome Scores Twice vs. Team That Drafted Him
Photo by @Capitals The Washington Capitals shut out the Arizona Coyotes by a score of 4-0 at ASU’s Mullett Arena on Thursday night to lift to within one
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / January 19
Nicklas Backstrom Records 750th Career Assist on Sonny Milano Goal
Nicklas Backstrom only recently returned to the Washington Capitals’ lineup, but the former first-round pick has already made an impact. And in the Caps’ first visit to Mullett Arena in Arizona, the 35-year old center reached a milestone number in helpers.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / January 19
First Impressions of a New Barn: A Look at the Arizona Coyotes’ New Home, Mullett Arena
Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals are playing in a new arena tonight, as they take on the Arizona Coyotes on the road. The Coyotes, who previously played at Gila River Arena (now known as Desert Diamond Arena) in Glendale from 2003-2022, now call Mullett Arena home.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / January 18
Identification Of Optimal Forward Line Combinations For The Capitals Based On Expected Goals For Percentages (xGF%)
There are numerous ways and means suitable for assessing the performance of any forward line combination. One metric capable of providing significant insight is the expected goals for percentage (xGF%) metric.
Tom Wilson News / NoVa Caps / January 18
Capitals’ Tom Wilson Calls Reception From Fans Upon Return to the Lineup, “One of the Coolest Moments of My Career”
Scott Taetsch/Getty Images There is no disputing that prior to his return following recovery from ACL surgery last year, the Washington Capitals missed the presence of right wing Tom Wilson in the lineup.
Mitchell Gibson News / NoVa Caps / January 18
Capitals College Credits: Ryan Chesley Wins Bronze, Mitchell Gibson Named to Richter Award Watch, and Other January Happenings
Photo: Harvard University Hockey The Washington Capitals currently have six prospects playing at the collegiate level for the 2022-23 season. They include Ryan Chesley, David Gucciardi, Brent Johnson, Joaquim Lemay, Mitchell Gibson, and Chase Clark.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / January 18
Defensive Trade Targets: Candidate Tiers For Defensemen The Capitals Could Acquire At The Trade Deadline
Photos: Getty Images/USA Today Halfway through the month of January, we can start getting a clearer picture of the teams that are going to be willing to sell NHL roster players at the NHL Trade Deadline on March 3rd.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / January 17
Capitals Fall to Wild, 4-2; Martin Fehervary, Alex Ovechkin Notch Two Points Each
Photo: @Capitals/Twitter The Washington Capitals fell to the Minnesota Wild by a score of 4-2 Tuesday night at Capital One Arena. The loss dropped the Capitals’ record to 24-17-6 and 54 points on the season.
Aliaksei Protas News / NoVa Caps / January 17
Aliaksei Protas Will Travel With Capitals On Western Road Trip
The Washington Capitals will embark on their annual Western road trip on Wednesday which will feature the traditional stops in Arizona, Las Vegas and Colorado.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17
Capitals' Peter Laviolette confirms Nic Dowd 'will be out a while'
Dowd suffered an injury on Monday night, leaving after just two shifts against the New York Islanders. It’s his second lower-body injury this season.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / January 17
Charlie Lindgren Gets The Start In Goal, Nic Dowd (Lower Body) Out, Lars Eller Back In Against Minnesota Wild
The Washington Capitals made their way back to the District late Monday night following their 4-3 overtime victory over the Islanders in New York. They get right back to work tonight when the host the Minnesota Wild at Capital One Arena.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / January 17
League Rankings For The Capitals Blueline After 46 Games
As a standard component of our annual mid-season Capitals review, we typically include a look at the Capitals defense. The annual mid-season blueline review provides an overall “big-picture” sense of how the Capitals defensemen are performing as a unit, and compares their performance to other 31 teams in the league.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 17
Capitals attempt to keep building momentum vs. Wild
Coming off their biggest comeback victory of the season, the Washington Capitals will look to continue their momentum when they host the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 16
Dmitry Orlov's OT goal caps Capitals' three-goal rally over Islanders
Dmitry Orlov scored with 32.3 seconds left in overtime Monday night for the visiting Washington Capitals, who overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the New York Islanders 4-3 in Elmont, N.Y.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / January 16
Capitals’ Nic Dowd exits vs. Islanders with lower-body injury
Dowd left the game early in the first period after taking a hit from Islanders winger Cal Clutterbuck along the boards. It’s unclear at the moment as to how severe the injury is and the specifics of it, along with how long it will keep Dowd out of the lineup.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / January 16
Capitals Depth Proving Team Is More Than A Power Play Team
The Washington Capitals finished the 2021-22 season with the fourth-best power-play percentage in the league. An impressive 29.17 percent had them behind only the Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers, and St.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / January 14
Captials' Alex Ovechkin tied another NHL mark against Flyers
Late in the first period, Ovechkin put a backhander by Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, securing the 17th 30-goal season of his illustrious career. Ovechkin matches Hall of Famer Mike Gartner for the most 30-plus goal campaigns in NHL history.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 14
NHL Saturday bets: Keep the shots flowing
Last we chatted, we had ourselves a clean night in the Shots on Goal market while falling on our face in the Team Total department. That has us leaning toward focusing more on SOGs on this fine Saturday slate, though we have to include one team total look as well.
Rob Manfred News / DC Sports King / January 12
Nationals sale reportedly put on hold
Last April, the Lerner Family announced they were exploring options for a potential sale of the Washington Nationals. Several rumors have surfaced over the past nine months.
Dylan Strome News / The Hockey Writers / January 12
Capitals Have Found Unexpected Gem With Dylan Strome
Being involved in trade rumors is never fun when all you’re trying to do is play hockey to the best of your abilities. Unfortunately for Dylan Strome, that was the case last season with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Washington Capitals News / DC Sports King / January 9
Nicklas Backstrom admitted to being nervous before return
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom made his season debut in Sunday’s win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Backstrom missed the first 42 games of the season following off-season hip surgery.
Dylan Strome News / NHL Rumors / January 9
NHL Rumors: Could the Washington Capitals Re-Sign Dylan Strome
Dylan Strome Has Earned Another Contract With the Washington Capitals. One of the surprise signings of the off-season was Dylan Strome with the Washington Capitals.
Tom Wilson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7
Capitals' Tom Wilson to make season debut Sunday
After revealing earlier that center Nicklas Backstrom will make his season debut on Sunday against Columbus, the Capitals have now announced that winger Tom Wilson will also suit up for the first time in 2022-23.
Nicklas Backstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7
Capitals center Niicklas Backstrom will make season debut on Sunday
A few months ago, there were questions as to whether Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom would be able to play ever again, let alone this season. However, his recovery from hip resurfacing surgery has gone well and the veteran is ready to suit up as the team announced that he will make his season debut tomorrow against Columbus.
Alexander Ovechkin News / DC Sports King / January 5
Red-hot Alex Ovechkin reaches magic number in chase of Gretzky
Alex Ovechkin lit the lamp for the 809th time in his illustrious NHL career during the Washington Capitals’ 6-2 win over the Columbus Black Jackets Thursday.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / January 4
Capitals’ Backstrom, Wilson Closing in on Season Debuts
The Washington Capitals have been decimated by injuries this season, most notably to a pair of top-six forwards in Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson, both of whom have yet to play this season.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / December 23
Alex Ovechkin begrudgingly scores goal No. 802, passing Gordie Howe for second all-time
After tying Gordie Howe with goal No. 801 earlier in the game, Alex Ovechkin passed the Hall of Famer, tallying an empty-net goal late in the Washington Capitals' 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.
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