Capitals Recent Headlines

Capitals Recall Semyon Varlamov from Hershey

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:41:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled goaltender Semyon Varlamov (SEHM-yahn var-LA-mohv) from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. ...

No stopping Ovechkin and the Capitals

NHL.com — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:08:00 EST

Alex Ovechkin sure knows how to put on a show. With a national TV audience watching on NBC and a full house at the snowy Verizon Center looking on, Ovechkin lit up the ice on Super Bowl Sunday, capping yet another brilliant week. Ovechkin's ...

ADVISORY: Sunday’s Game Remains as Scheduled

Washington Capitals — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:02:00 EST

Normal 0 0 1 38 220 Washington Capitals 1 1 270 11.1280 0 0 0 After 103 days of labor unrest, the 1994-95 NHL lockout came to a close on Jan. 11, 1995. Owners and players found a middle ground on 12 key labor issues, with the ow...

Tomas Fleischmann ESPN Zone Appearance

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:35:00 EST

Hey Caps Fans! Want a first-hand account of what's happening with the Capitals? Join Tomas Fleischmann at the ESPN Zone DC on Thursday, January 28 at 7pm for a dinner-time question and answer and autograph session.

NBC Selects Capitals/Penguins Game on Sunday, February 7 as NHL's Game of the Week

Washington Capitals — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:00:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. - NBC announced today that it has selected the Washington Capitals' game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Feb. 7, at Verizon Center, as the NHL's Game of the Week as part of the NHL's and NBC's flexible scheduling polic...

Capitals Recall John Carlson

Washington Capitals — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:48:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman John Carlson from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Carlson, who turned 20 on...

Caps Recall Karl Alzner

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:32:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Karl Alzner from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Alzner, 21, is a second-year pro ...

John Carlson Assigned to Hershey Bears

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:58:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have assigned defenseman John Carlson from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Carlson will travel to Portland, Mai...

Ovechkin, Mason, Latendresse are Three Stars

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:34:00 EST

So Alex Ovechkin can set up goals too. Who knew? Sure, Ovechkin can score -- he reached the 30-goal mark for the fifth time in as many seasons with his first NHL penalty-shot goal in Washington's 5-3 win over Philadelphia Sunday. But on...

Capitals Games to be Broadcast in Baltimore on Fox 1370 Sports Radio

Washington Capitals — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:50:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals will broadcast 10 games in the Baltimore area on Fox 1370 Sports Radio (WVIE). Capitals coverage begins Sunday, Jan. 17, when Washington takes on the Philadelphia Flyers at 3 p.m. Last season the station ...

Capitals Recall John Carlson

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:27:00 EST

Capitals Launch Radio Player

Washington Capitals — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:09:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals are partnering with American Media Services Interactive to launch “Capitals Radio,” a customized audio-on-demand player on WashingtonCaps.com. “Capitals Radio” will play Capita...

David Steckel Joins Caps on the Fly Jan. 14 at Hilton Garden Inn

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:06:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The fourth edition of Caps on the Fly, the Washington Capitals’ monthly, hour-long live broadcast from the Hilton Garden Inn Washington D.C. Downtown, will be Thursday, Jan. 14, from 6 to 7 p.m., with center David Stec...

Capitals Sign Tyler Sloan and David Steckel to Contract Extensions

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed Tyler Sloan to a two-year contract extension and David Steckel to a three-year contract extension, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. In keeping with c...

Capitals Name Alex Ovechkin Team Captain

Washington Capitals — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:30:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin took the ice for tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens wearing the captain’s ‘C’ on his sweater, introducing him to the Verizon Center fans as the 1...

Capitals Hosted a Skating Party for 25 Underprivileged Families

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:58:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals Charities and the Caps hosted the 25 families that the Capitals players’ wives and girlfriends shopped for during the holiday season through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program on Dec....

Tomas Fleischmann Named to Czech Republic’s Olympic Team

Washington Capitals — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals left wing Tomas Fleischmann will represent the Czech Republic at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. Czech Republic head coach Vladimir Ruzicka announced his team’s 23-man ...

Capitals Assign Semyon Varlamov to Hershey

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:07:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have assigned goaltender Semyon Varlamov (SEHM-yahn var-LA-mohv) to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Varlamov...

Capitals Acquire Jason Chimera from Columbus for Chris Clark, Milan Jurcina

Washington Capitals — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:35:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have acquired left wing Jason Chimera from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for right wing Chris Clark and defenseman Milan Jurcina, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced tod...

Happy Hockey Holiday Silent Auction Raises More Than $19,000 for Charity

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:58:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals and the team's Wives Club raised $19,150 through their Happy Hockey Holiday Silent Auction on Dec. 23, at the team’s game against Buffalo. All the money raised will benefit Washington Capitals C...

Nicklas Backstrom Named to Sweden’s Olympic Team

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:03:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will represent Sweden at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. Swedish head coach Bengt Gustafsson – a former Capital – announced his team&rsqu...

Caps Extend Forward Alexander Semin

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:19:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed right wing Alexander Semin to a one-year contract extension, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced this evening. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were no...

Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and Semyon Varlamov Named to Russian Olympic Team

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:46:00 EST

ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right wing Alexander Semin and goaltender Semyon Varlamov will be teammates representing Russia at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Russians annou...