Positive signs in NHL labor meetings
For the first time since the work stoppage began in mid-September, there is genuine optimism.
Optimism for NHL labor talks
Finally some traction? A roundup of the latest news in the NHL labor negotiations.
Season ticket holders vent
Many Capitals season ticket holders who are on the fence about keeping their seats shared their views on the lockout. Check out what they had to say.
Latest NHL News
- After 2 marathon sessions, NHL players, owners to meet again Thursday in search of labor deal
- A look at the 81st day of the NHL lockout
- Michigan Senate OKs bill allowing use of tax money to help finance new arena for Red Wings
- Negotiations resume with little results
- Journeyman defenseman Mike Commodore playing in minors in bid to keep NHL career alive
DC Sports Bog
Caps anthem singer's 20th year spoiled by lockout
Anthem singer feels the pain from the NHL Lockout ”
Joe Beninati's lockout waiting game
You think you're anxious for the Caps to come back? You ain't got nothing on play-by-play man Joe Beninati.”
Morning Pixels: Athletes plus Twitter equals free stuff
Athletes have Twitter all figured out. ”
Athletes and politics on Twitter
We curate the political Twitter musings of various D.C. athletes.”
Maple Leafs are rich in one area
The Toronto Maple Leafs are the first NHL franchise worth $1 billion, according to Forbes magazine.
Scores and Schedule
Teams | Standings | Statistics | Scoreboard
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.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin through the years
A look through two-time NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin's nearly seven seasons as a Washington Capital.
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).
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
OPINION | Adam Oates just might have the temperament and credentials to revive Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals.
Capitals archives
- 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
- Caps extend contract with Brouwer
- Another NHL lockout looms
- Caps’ Hendricks backs equality project
- OPINION | Leonsis: Wizards are on right track
- Full Q&A with Ted Leonsis
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Face of the franchise
Robert Griffin III’s first season: his adjustment to the NFL, his assimilation into D.C. and his emergence as a leader.
2012 Spring All-Met
Honoring the area’s best in baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, golf, track & field, gymnastics, tennis and rowing.