Capitals work to regain fans’ enthusiasm
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With the NHL lockout behind, Washington’s players are working to re-energize the team's fan base.
Backstrom visits a specialist
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There’s growing concern that the Capitals’ top center may have suffered another concussion.
Ovechkin awaits further instruction
Alex Ovechkin was one of the first Capitals back on the ice at KCI as the team starts to reconvene.
Hockey will finally drop the puck
The NHL owners and players’ union reach tentative agreement on a new CBA to salvage a partial season.
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Ovi's new commercial is awesomely confusing
I have no idea what's going on in this ad, and I don't think it matters.”
Morning Pixels: Dallas Cowboys twitter blunder
Perhaps the Cowboys could learn some things from Washington D.C. teams.”
Morning Pixels: Hogettes want Frank Herzog added to Redskins Ring of Fame
The legendary fan group is petitioning the team to honor the former broadcaster.”
Late save rescues NHL from itself
COLUMN | After losing half a season to gross misconduct, hockey finally gets back on the ice.
Capitals bracing to gear up quickly
An abbreviated training camp forces the Capitals to prepare for the season quickly amid concerns of injuries.
Latest NHL News
- Return of the Kings: With roster intact, Stanley Cup champion LA Kings ready to roll on repeat
- Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk expected to play in KHL All-Star Game
- Coyotes hoping to regain mojo from last season now that NHL lockout has ended
- NHL players vote to ratify labor deal will last from Thursday night until Saturday morning
- With Rick Nash traded, Blue Jackets will count on several others, including Foligno, for goals
Capitals galleries
Adam Oates named Capitals’ head coach
Team announces hiring of Devils assistant, who spent six years in Washington as a player and on Tuesday was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Caps win Game 7, oust Bruins
Joel Ward scores in overtime to give the Caps a 2-1 victory and keep their postseason alive.
Capitals-Bruins Game 2
PHOTOS | Nicklas Backstrom scores in double overtime, giving the Capitals a 2-1 win.
NHL Power Rankings: St. Louis Blues surge to top
Tarik El-Bashir assesses the top teams in the National Hockey League this week (March 9). Records are through Thursday’s games.
NHL Power Rankings
Tarik El-Bashir assesses the top teams in the National Hockey League this week (Jan. 20).
Green returns, but Backstrom hurt in Caps’ victory
The Washington Capitals defeat the Calgary Flames, 3-1.
NHL Power Rankings
Tarik El-Bashir assesses the top teams in the National Hockey League this week (Dec. 16).
NHL realignment alters Capitals landscape
The NHL’s conference realignment plan would pit Capitals against Penguins, Flyers and Rangers.
NHL power rankings: Blackhawks take top spot, Capitals keep sliding
Tarik El-Bashir assesses the top teams in the National Hockey League for this week (Nov. 18).
Capitals videos
Hunter: ‘I’m a player’s coach’
Capitals fans and players react Monday to news that former Capitals legend Dale Hunter will replace Bruce Boudreau as the Capitals' coach. (Nov. 28)
Post Sports Live: Game 7 pressure
The Post Sport Live crew debates which team is feeling more pressure, the Capitals or the Bruins, heading into Wednesday night’s Game 7 in Boston.
Post Sports Live: Caps, Harper debut and Redskins draft haul
The Washington Post’s Jason Reid joins LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and host Jonathan Forsythe to discuss the Capitals’ series against the Rangers, Bryce Harper’s major league debut and the Redskins’ draft haul.
Post Sports Live: Was Girardi’s hit on Green in OT legal?
The Post Sports Live crew discusses whether or not the referees missed a call against New York’s Dan Girardi in overtime Monday night and offer Game 6 predictions.
Post Sports Live: Hunter hangs it up, injury woes continue for Nats
The Washington Post’s Dave Sheinin joins Jason Reid, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe to discuss the end of the Capitals’ season and Dale Hunter’s decision to step down as head coach and the bullpen issues facing the Nationals in the face of mounting injuries.
Los Angeles Kings win Stanley Cup
The Los Angeles Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1, to win the sixth and final game of the Stanley Cup NHL Championship. Kings goalie Jonathan Quick won the Conn Smythe Playoff MVP Award.
Post Sports Live: What does Oates hire mean for Capitals?
The Post Sports Live crew talk about what the Adam Oates hire means for the Capitals and Alex Ovechkin.
Devils stay alive, beat Kings on late goals
The New Jersey Devils beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Wednesday to avoid a sweep in the Stanley Cup finals. Game 5 is Saturday night in Newark, N.J.
Bruins, fans celebrate Stanley Cup
Bruins fans lined the streets of Boston Saturday for a parade and rally to honor the Stanley Cup champions. Boston beat Vancouver to win its first Cup in 39 years Wednesday. (June 18)
Oilers use top pick for Nugent-Hopkins
Red Deer Rebels forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was the first player selected in the Friday's NHL draft, picked by the Oilers. The Avalanche took Gabriel Landeskog with the second choice, followed by the Panthers' selection of Jonathan Huberdeau. (June 24)Recent columns
Happiness as a sports owner hasn’t come easy for Ted Leonsis, but that hasn’t slowed his pursuit.
OPINION | The new Capitals head coach was good on the ice, and is so far behind the mike. Ultimately though, he’ll be judged on whether the Capitals win.
OPINION | Adam Oates just might have the temperament and credentials to revive Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals.
At what point does Ted Leonsis’s methodical approach to sports ownership get questioned as too slow?
OPINION | There’s no shame in the way the Capitals lost, but there shouldn’t be any satisfaction either.
OPINION | Though Game 7 was another heart-wrenching defeat for Washington, the Capitals may have finally found what they’ve been looking for: a team identity.
Capitals archives
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- A thrill ride for Washington sports
- Caps Coach Oates means business
- Hockey back in D.C. for a night
- End the NHL lockout
- Ovechkin plays for the home team
- Holtby has stayed on the ice
- NHL lockout leaves fans in the cold
- Lockout starts; its end is uncertain
- Capitals brace for a labor stalemate
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