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The Washington Capitals recently made a big splash when they signed forward Tom Wilson to a seven-year extension deal worth $45.5 million. The Caps are still looking for moves to make in the offseason, though, particularly in terms of adding another body to their top-six forward group, per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic. “We had […]

The Washington Capitals kept a potential future captain around for the long haul recently. Washington signed forward Tom Wilson to a seven-year contract extension that begins next summer. With these negotiations out of the way, Wilson now turns his attention toward the 2023-24 season. The Capitals forward faced the media for the first time since […]

The Washington Capitals are in a bit of a weird spot. They want to rebound and make the Stanley Cup Playoffs after missing this past season. However, the window of time to win with the current core is rather short. One member of the team’s current core, forward Tom Wilson, is sticking around for the […]

The Washington Capitals didn’t have the 2022-23 season they were hoping for, and the same rings true for star winger Tom Wilson. Wilson played in just 33 games thanks to a bevy of injuries, and recorded just 22 points on the season, which was his lowest output in five years. Still, that didn’t stop the […]

It’s been a very tough last few seasons for the Washington Capitals, exacerbated by a missed postseason last year for the first time since the 2013-14 campaign. The Capitals will be one year older when training camp gets underway, and the future does not look bright in the nation’s capital. GM Brian MacLellan is in […]

The Washington Capitals are coming off a disappointing season by their standards, finishing outside the playoffs for the first time since 2014. The Capitals are looking to squeeze the most they can out of Alex Ovechkin’s twilight, but as this season showed, they need to upgrade the roster around him. They are making an effort […]

The Washington Capitals made an interesting move on the first day of NHL free agency. Washington signed veteran forward Max Pacioretty to a one-year contract. Pacioretty joins after injuries limited him to just five games with the Carolina Hurricanes this past season. Pacioretty tore his Achilles tendon days after the Hurricanes acquired him via trade […]

The Washington Wizards are starting a very public rebuild, trading Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, and Chris Paul all within the last week. The team’s ownership group, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is also making some changes behind the scenes, welcoming the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) as a minority Wizards owner, marking the first time a foreign […]

Following the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL offseason is now in full swing. The 2023 NHL Draft and free agency are just a couple of weeks away, but before that, the trade stoves are burning hot. There are many trade targets on the market this offseason, one of them being Washington Capitals […]

The 2022-23 NHL season has officially come to a close with the Vegas Golden Knights winning their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. As the offseason officially begins, 31 other franchises now have the task of getting to Vegas’ level. And there’s no team that’s more true for than the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite Toronto […]

The Washington Capitals have hired Spencer Carbery, who was most recently an assistant for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as their next head coach, they announced on Twitter. Carbery, who is 41 years old, has been with Toronto for the last two seasons. He played his last two seasons of his professional career with the Capitals’ minor […]

The Washington Capitals found themselves in rather unfamiliar territory this season. Despite their best efforts, Washington entered the final week before the NHL trade deadline outside of the playoff picture. And things just didn’t look promising. So, the Capitals did what some teams in their position do. They saw the writing on the wall and […]

One of the biggest NHL storylines to track over the next few seasons will be Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goal record. As of now, Ovechkin stands only 72 goals back of Gretzky’s 894 goals. With another three years remaining on his contract and the forward remaining healthy, there’s no question […]

The Washington Capitals and head coach Peter Laviolette agreed to “mutually part ways,” the team announced on Friday. “We are grateful for Peter’s leadership and dedication to our organization for the last three seasons,” senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan said in a statement. “Peter is a first-class individual who has represented our […]

The New Jersey Devils still have a chance at the top spot in their division, but first, they must defeat the Washington Capitals. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Devils-Capitals prediction, pick, and how to watch. The last time out the Capitals fell victim to the Bruins in their pursuit […]

The Stanley Cup Playoffs provide some of the most exciting moments in sports. Hockey’s biggest stars begin their chase for Stanley Cup glory, leaving everything on the ice. However, this year’s playoffs will not feature two of this generation’s greats. Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby and Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin are both eliminated from […]

Will history continue to be made as the Boston Bruins host the Washington Capitals? It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Capitals-Bruins prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Boston Bruins have won six straight games, now own the title for most wins in a regular season, and have 131 points. They […]

For the first time since the 2013-14 season the Washington Capitals will not be in the postseason. Tonight they face off against the Montreal Canadiens. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Capitals-Canadiens prediction, pick, and how to watch. Washington enters the game losing four straight games and seven of their last […]

The Capitals are in a dire situation, losing two straight and barely holding on in the playoff race as they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Capitals-Lightning prediction, pick, and how to watch. After a heartbreaking loss to the Penguins, the Capitals lost in a […]

For the second time in nine games, the Islanders and Capitals face. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with an Islanders-Capitals pick, prediction, and how to watch. The Islanders head to Washington off a win and have gone 6-3-1 in their last ten games. New York just played a dominant game over the […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov has shut down the rumors coming out of his motherland about his supposed desire to leave the Washington Capitals via a trade. “You know how it is. It’s just people trying to put some whatever they want to get the likes on Instagram or tweet or whatever, Evgeny Kuznetsov said, per Tom Gulitti […]

A premier showdown between a pair of teams fighting for their playoff lives will take place as the Washington Capitals head to the Steel City to do battle with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Let’s check out our NHL odds series where our Capitals-Penguins prediction and pick will be revealed for all bettors to see. In what has […]

Washington Capitals star defenseman John Carlson will make his miraculous return to the lineup on Thursday night when the Caps host the Chicago Blackhawks — exactly three months after suffering a fractured skull after taking a slap shot to the head on Dec. 23. The 36-year-old has recovered from a skull fracture and laceration of […]

Two teams both on small losing streaks face off Thursday in Washington, DC, as the Chicago Blackhawks travel to face the Washington Capitals. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blackhawks-Capitals prediction and pick. Chicago is on the fourth game of a road trip, and travel from Colorado to the East Coast. […]

Alex Ovechkin is still several goals away from tying and breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record for the most ever in a career in the NHL, but the Washington Capitals star had a different record by the Great One broken Tuesday night. With a goal five minutes into the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at […]

Washington Capitals star defenseman John Carlson took a slap shot to the head in a game on Dec. 23, and the 33-year-old was diagnosed with a skull fracture and a lacerated temporal artery shortly after. After three months of recovering from the terrifying injury, Carlson is on the verge of a return for a Capitals […]

The first team eliminated from playoff contention in the Eastern Conference visits a team fighting for their playoff lives as the Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Washington Capitals. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Capitals prediction and pick. Washington enters the game five points out of a wildcard spot, and with only […]

The Washington Capitals are in need of any help they can get as they chase a playoff spot. If star defenseman John Carlson has his way, they’ll receive that help in a big way very soon. Carlson spoke with reporters on Saturday where he revealed his hope to play as soon as next week. “That’s […]

The Washington Capitals conclude a short two-game home stand as the St. Louis Blues travel to Washington, D.C. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blues-Capitals prediction and pick. Washington is coming off a third-period comeback over the Buffalo Sabres, in which they scored twice in the final period to force overtime. They then […]

It is an Eastern Conference clash as the Buffalo Sabres travel to the Nation’s Capital to take on the Washington Capitals tonight. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Sabres-Capitals prediction and pick. Buffalo comes in five points out of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, and in a bit of […]

As the clear top team in the NHL this season, the Boston Bruins are continuing to improve. Approaching the trade deadline, the Bruins managed to acquire defenseman Dmitry Orlov as part of a three-team deal. In addition to Orlov, Boston also acquired forward Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals and Andrei Svetlakov from the Minnesota […]

The Colorado Avalanche are finally getting healthy for the hopes of another Stanley Cup run and made sure to also bolster their roster at the trade deadline. As reported by Frank Seravalli, the Avs have acquired Lars Eller from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick. While Eller isn’t exactly a game-changer, […]

The Washington Capitals are making some big moves. Not long after they traded Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick, the Capitals have now pulled the trigger on another deal. This time around, Washington has snagged defenceman Rasmus Sandin from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a move that could […]

The Washington Capitals did a complete 180 this week, making Dmitry Orlov available in trade talks as the Boston Bruins quickly pulled the trigger and acquired the defenceman. And while the Caps want to remain competitive for the rest of the season and next, they are willing to move a few others before the March […]

The Washington Capitals find themselves in the middle of a five-game losing streak right now, and it’s not exactly surprising to see that their losing streak has coincided with the absence of Alex Ovechkin. Ovechkin took an absence from the Capitals last Tuesday after the tragic passing of his father, and has not been with […]

The surging Detroit Red Wings will put their roadways to the test as they make a trip to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Capitals. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Red Wings-Capitals prediction and pick will be revealed. After seeing their five-game winning streak be snapped in the loss to […]

The battle to the playoffs continues as the Florida Panthers face off with the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center. Come to D.C. with us as we share our NHL odds series, make a Panthers-Capitals prediction and pick while sharing how to watch. The Panthers are coming off a 6-2 loss to the St. Louis […]

The Washington Capitals were dealt a short-term blow when it was announced that Alex Ovechkin would be taking a leave of absence from the team to deal with a family matter. On Wednesday morning, we found out that the reason for Ovechkin’s absence was due to his father, who has tragically passed away on Wednesday […]

The Carolina Hurricanes (34-10-8) will look to add to their points total atop the standings in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals (28-21-6) target to net two points this Tuesday night to boost their chances to snatch at least a wild card spot. With all that being said, let’s now take a […]