Alex Prewitt

That said, Trotz seems to envision Ovechkin playing on both sides, depending on the situation, with a start at his comfortable LW once training camp opens.

Alex Prewitt

Both youngsters have been skating in recent days, but their return to the ice for the Capitals remains uncertain.

Alex Prewitt

Navigating the desire to impress a new coach and keeping calm is one challenge presenting the 20 prospects at Kettler Capitals Iceplex this week.

Alex Prewitt

A league spokesman said the NHL will announce its new partner on Sept. 23 at the Winter Classic uniform unveiling.

Alex Prewitt

Back in Washington, D.C., Ovechkin talks about the changes which bring the Capitals into a new era.

Scott Allen

Nationals, Redskins and other local teams pay tribute on social media.

Alex Prewitt

The dark days are gone, Laich said, replaced by smiles and goals of playing 82 games.

Alex Prewitt

“We are thrilled,” owner Ted Leonsis said, as everyone probably will be to watch outdoor hockey in D.C.

Alex Prewitt

Trotz likes the “joy” he sees from both Andre Burakovsky and Jakub Vrana.

Alex Prewitt

After one season at Erie, impressive Swedish rookie is moved to center and could challenge for a roster spot with the Capitals.

Alex Prewitt

“The next frontier,” is what Korn has called the field of sports vision training.

Alex Prewitt

The 25-year-old defenseman was inked to a two-way, one-year deal.

Alex Prewitt

At the NHL media day in New York City, Alex Ovechkin talks expectations for the upcoming season and his still-developing relationship with Coach Barry Trotz.

Scott Allen

Holtby will take the ice with a slightly different look.

Alex Prewitt

Andre Burakovsky highlights the announced group of 20 prospects coming to Kettler this week.

Alex Prewitt

“I feel a lot better coming into this year than I did last year. “I want to have a better year and be a great two-way player, a two-way center.”

Alex Prewitt

The agreement between the Nats and NHL finalizes what had been widely assumed for weeks.

Mike DeBonis

According to multiple sources, Nationals Park has been chosen as host for the seventh installment of the NHL’s annual New Year’s Day game, which pits the Capitals against the Blackhawks.

Alex Prewitt

“You’re sick of shinny hockey,” Jason Chimera said, referring to the pickup style the Capitals veterans have been doing in recent days.

Marissa Payne

The legendary comedian’s jokes didn’t just target Hollywood stars, but some of the world’s most elite athletes, as well. Here are the best.

Alex Prewitt

Plus notes on a new-look television schedule, Paul Bissonnette and defensive pairings.

Marissa Payne

Commissioner Gary Bettman has apparently changed his tune on increasing the league’s footprint

Alex Prewitt

“It’s nice,” John Carlson says of Washington’s offseason acquisitions. “I think we could’ve been better there last year, myself included.”

Des Bieler

Apparently, the league was not amused by what Krusty the Clown did with it.

Marissa Payne

One can only hope the ice water was derived from the rink on which the prize was won.

Marissa Payne

Sure, many MLB players have been in the LLWS, but so have a surprising number of other athletes, as well.

Adam Vingan

Of the roughly half a billion dollars dispensed by NHL teams to free agents on July 1, the five-year, $27.5 million contract the Capitals offered Brooks Orpik attracted the most skepticism.

Alex Prewitt and Mike DeBonis

Although Nationals Park is considered the front-runner to host the 2015 Winter Classic featuring the Capitals and the Blackhawks, the NHL has to announce a location for the annual New Year’s Day contest.

Scott Allen

Ovechkin and several of his Capitals teammates get in on the latest craze to raise money and awareness for ALS.

Alex Prewitt

Several media reports have indicated that the Capitals are the favorite to land the fourth-liner.