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December 12, 2022Capitals News / Washington CapitalsFormer Washington Capitals forward and NHL legend Jaromir Jagr told Alex Ovechkin last season that he should watch out, because he could return to pro hockey and start chasing his all-time goals record again. And though he didn’t return to the Show, he’s back playing pro hockey at age 50 in his native Czechia. The […] [...]
December 12, 2022Capitals Features / Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, V.A. — Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren traces his fingers over the backplate of his new Reverse Retro mask, showing off the intricate details. Over the matte black, he maintained the same design on his backplate for a long time, and adjacent to the cross and above his surname is a long quote on […] [...]
December 12, 2022Washington CapitalsCharlie Lindgren has always welcomed the pressure and high stakes that come with being a professional goaltender. So when Darcy Kuemper went down with injury on Dec. 3, the Washington Capitals backup knew he had to rise to the occasion — and he did just that and then some. Since taking over for Kuemper, Lindgren […] [...]
December 11, 2022Capitals Takes / Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals ended a wild 24 hours in Winnipeg on a high note, as they piled on the goals and held on for a big 5-2 win over the Jets, who are tied for the Central Division lead. Trevor van Riemsdyk, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Marcus Johansson, Lars Eller and Alex Ovechkin all scored for Washington […] [...]
December 11, 2022Capitals Takeaways / Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals had a wild Sunday in Manitoba filled with injury news, updates, roster transactions and finally, an interesting game against the Winnipeg Jets. And for Washington, it ended on a positive note. Washington took over the scoreboard in the second with four goals, and they also avoided a collapse, held off a furious […] [...]
December 11, 2022Capitals News / Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals will see one key defenseman return from injury while another draws out against the Winnipeg Jets. Dmitry Orlov will return to the lineup, but Erik Gustafsson will miss Sunday’s tilt with an upper-body injury. Gustafsson, whose 10 assists are tied for the team lead among defensemen, left Sunday’s morning skate early. He […] [...]
December 11, 2022Capitals News / Washington CapitalsLess than two hours ahead of puck drop against the Winnipeg Jets, the Washington Capitals saw some big-time progress on the injury front and made a move to open a spot on the roster. They returned Dylan McIlrath to the AHL’s Hershey Bears after having called him up on Sunday morning, and signs now point […] [...]
December 11, 2022Capitals Game Day / Washington CapitalsFor the first time this season, the shorthanded Washington Capitals are on a three-game winning streak, but they are in for a true test as they head north for a Sunday night showdown with the red-hot Winnipeg Jets. Here is everything to know ahead of puck drop: Capitals vs. Jets: Tale Of The Tape Washington […] [...]