'I don't trust Gary Bettman right now'
Jason Chimera: Negotiations remain in a fragile state, so don't get too excited just yet.
'I don't trust Gary Bettman right now'
Jason Chimera: Negotiations remain in a fragile state, so don't get too excited just yet.
NHL labor negotiations are limited
Any momentum gained from a long night of negotiations between the NHL and the players’ association seemed to have been lost Thursday when the sides remained mostly apart.
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Fans at Verizon Center chant ‘Fire Bettman’
Some fans did not find last night's AHL showcase a suitable replacement for NHL action. ”
Blame for mess? Time to own it.
COLUMN | As the third lockout under Commissioner Gary Bettman drags on, it couldn’t be more clear — the owners are at fault.
NHL lockout’s unintended victims
Businesses around Verizon Center have taken a serious hit without their steady revenue from Caps games.
Capitals players are getting antsy
After weeks of practicing and hoping for the lockout to end, the Caps’ non-superstar players have grown accustomed to a holding pattern.
Latest NHL News
- NHL, union meet separately with mediator; no negotiations scheduled as clock ticks on season
- A look at the 110th day of the NHL lockout
- NHL labor negotiations are limited
- Jeff Vanderbeek refinances Devils, takes over sole ownership of New Jersey's NHL franchise
- Stable Penguins hope cohesion will lead to success whenever NHL lockout ends
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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
OPINION | Adam Oates just might have the temperament and credentials to revive Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals.
Capitals archives
- 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
- Caps extend contract with Brouwer
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Face of the franchise
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2012 Fall All-Met
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