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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 9
Five NHL stars in danger of regressing in 2025-26
Whether you like it or not, math and luck play a role in hockey.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8
Strategic drafting will keep Capitals competitive for years to come
The Washington Capitals seemed well on their way towards reclusion a few seasons ago. They managed to win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2018 — but by 2022, only eight members of the Cup-winning roster were still in Washington.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Capitals expected to make drastic lineup change in Game 5 vs. Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals are on the brink of elimination heading into Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes are one game away from the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 23
Connor McMichael's pair guide Caps to 2-0 series lead over Canadiens
Connor McMichael scored twice and Logan Thompson made 14 of his 25 saves in the third period as the Washington Capitals beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round matchup in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / April 17
Capitals Fall to Penguins, 5-2, in Final 2024-25 Regular Season Game; Connor McMichael, Alex Ovechkin Score 
The Washington Capitals fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 5-2 Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena in their final regular season game of the 2024-25 campaign.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Hurricanes Coach Blasts 'Morons' in Media for Stirring Drama
During last Wednesday's clash between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals, Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield and Capitals forward Connor
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
Why Hurricanes' Jalen Chatfield won't be disciplined for 'WWE throwdown' of Capitals' Connor McMichael
Amid an intense third period, Chatfield grabbed several points on McMichael’s jersey before swinging him around and slamming him to the ice without a helmet.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 2
Hurricanes Defenseman Pulls Dangerous Move in Fight Against Capitals
As the minutes ticked away between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals, the Hurricanes were running away with an important victory. A win over the Capitals sealed a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Hurricanes, but not before some major fireworks.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 19, 2024
Five most surprising NHL players so far in 2024-25
We’ve reached the early-ish juncture of the NHL season in which sample sizes are just large enough to be interesting. With every team in the 15-20 game range, we can already call it the quarter mark of 2024-25.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 16, 2024
Connor McMichael scores twice in Capitals' win over Avalanche
Connor McMichael had two goals, Jakub Vrana and Jakob Chychrun also scored, and the Washington Capitals beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 in Denver on Friday night.
Washington Capitals News / Washington Hockey Now / August 3, 2024
Connor McMichael Has Two Crucial Seasons Ahead for Capitals
The Washington Capitals were busy on July 1 this offseason. Former general manager Brian MacLellan completed a trade for former Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 30, 2024
Jets Reportedly Discussed Connor McMichael Trade With Capitals
The Washington Capitals have made waves this offseason with several moves to bolster their roster in hopes of going on another deep playoff run with their aging core.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 28, 2024
Jets, Capitals reportedly discussed a trade involving Connor McMichael
When Washington acquired Pierre-Luc Dubois from Los Angeles earlier this summer, it pushed Connor McMichael down the Capitals’ center depth chart with Dylan Strome entrenched in the top spot.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / July 3, 2024
Capitals Hope for Further Growth From McMichael
It may be easy to forget with all the newer additions that Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan and his managerial staff have added like Jakob Chychrun, Matt Roy, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Andrew Mangiapane among others; but the team also re-signed one of their own on what was a busy first day of NHL free agency.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1, 2024
Capitals re-sign former first-round pick
He stood as Washington’s biggest hurdle this summer.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 21, 2024
Five NHL restricted free agents who could receive an offer sheet
With a talented group of budding stars in the 2024 restricted free-agent pool, here are five RFAs who could receive an offer sheet this offseason.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 23, 2024
Capitals need to make big lineup change to help get Alex Ovechkin going
If the Capitals are going to have any chance to get back in their first round series against the Rangers they are going to need to get a lot more from superstar forward Alex Ovechkin.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / April 13, 2024
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 18, 2024
NHL best bets: Two goal-scorer props for Capitals-Flames
We begin a new week on the ice, and hope to see better results than the week we've left behind. Monday has not given us many options, so we'll opt for a different approach in the player prop market, focused on some goal scorers.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20, 2023
NHL Props for Wednesday Dec. 20: This prop is a Capital idea
It's been a less-than-ideal start to our hockey betting week, which has YB's Griffin Carroll thinking it may be time for a shake-up.
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