Washington Capitals

The Capitals demonstrated they could play a stingy defensive game under Dale Hunter this season. That system began with the blueliners themselves, some of whom were better suited to his demands than others. Read full article >>...

If there was a silver lining to be found in the Capitals’ two-round foray into the playoffs this spring, it was in the emergence of goalender Braden Holtby. The 22-year-old’s journey from third on the franchise depth chart to playoff starter demo...

If there was a silver lining to be found in the Capitals’ two-round foray into the playoffs this spring, it was in the emergence of goaltender Braden Holtby. The 22-year-old’s journey from third on the franchise depth chart to playoff starter dem...

Earlier Monday, we took a look at the six unrestricted free agents on the Capitals’ roster. There are four other players who are restricted free agents. Under the current collective bargaining agreement, that means the Capitals can obtain negotiati...

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When Dale Hunter met with the Capitals’ players as a group for the last time on breakdown day, he left them with one final message: “It’s in your hands now.” Although he coached in Washington for only six months, Hunter was credited with cha...

Jay Beagle knew something was wrong the instant the puck struck his left foot in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Rangers. He’s blocked plenty of shots in his career but this time the pain didn’t fade after a few m...

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | The Washington Capitals started and ended the year full of promise. They were the preseason favorites to win the Stanley Cup and played the role early on, starting the season 7-0 before miscues and underwhelming goaltending...

When it comes to puck-moving, offensively inclined defensemen, this year’s unrestricted free-agent pool is on the shallow side, which is why Dennis Wideman might have played his last game as a Capital. Read full article >>...

Long before he suffered a torn groin muscle in the regular season and Braden Holtby stepped up as the Capitals’ starting goaltender in the playoffs, Tomas Vokoun knew that he likely wouldn’t be returning to Washington. Read full article >&#...