Nicklas Backstrom

For the pregame skate in Thursday’s victory against the Lightning, in honor of the military, the Capitals sported camouflage jerseys. Cheryl Nichols of Caps News Network got this photo of Nicklas Backstrom. more ...

In what's turning out to be a tight preliminary round in Olympic men's hockey play, it's apparent that the shootout could have a role in deciding which teams get that crucial bye to the quarterfinals.   Pavol Demitra blew his first shootout try... more ...

Bruce Boudreau is the coach of the NHL's best team at the Olympic break. The Washington Capitals have grabbed the attention of the hockey world not just by winning, but winning in dominating fashion. They own a 14-game win streak this season. They ha... more ...

In an important game (still not must win time yet), the Bolts failed to beat the Washington Capitals on Sunday, losing a tough game 3-2. ”Every team wants to come in a make a statement and say ‘We’re the team that knocked these guys... more ...