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20 hours agoObservations from the Capitals' first game of the NHL preseason, a 5-2 win against the Boston Bruins
The Washington Capitals opened up their 2025 preseason schedule with a 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday evening. The Capitals assembled a mixed roster of NHL veterans, AHL stars, and top prospects, with number-one goalie Logan Thompson playing half the game. Sonny Milano starred early, scoring twice in his first taste of NHL action since November of last season. Hendrix Lapierre, who fed Milano for one of his goals, also potted one into Boston's net.
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1 day agoIvan Miroshnichenko amid most important training camp yet for Capitals: 'Big camp for Miro to prove he can be an effective everyday NHL player'
Ivan Miroshnichenko is competing for a permanent Capitals roster spot after strong AHL production and a promising training camp performance alongside established forwards.
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3 days agoAliaksei Protas on how special it is to be at another Capitals training camp with brother Ilya: 'We're just so proud to be here and just enjoy that time together'
Brothers Aliaksei and Ilya Protas are both at Washington Capitals camp as Ilya transitions from a dominant OHL season toward a pro debut in the NHL or AHL.
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3 days agoSpencer Carbery's forward lines and defense pairings are beginning to take shape after just one day of Capitals training camp
Washington Capitals began 2025 training camp with three new forward lines, one returning playoff trio, and noted line chemistry despite Ovechkin’s early skate exit.
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5 days agoMatt Irwin was Alex Ovechkin's personal beer guy during his time with the Capitals: 'I was in charge of getting him his adult beverages on the bus'
While with the Capitals, Irwin saw one of the biggest moments of the now-completed goal chase firsthand as Ovechkin scored his 802nd career goal and passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL's all-time goals list. Irwin was in the team's lineup for the historic December 23, 2022 game against the Winnipeg Jets, skating 17:36 of ice time in the 4-1 victory.
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6 days agoDylan Strome serves frozen treats from ice cream truck, bounces ceremonial first pitch over home plate at Washington Nationals game: 'That was brutal'
Dylan Strome promoted the Capitals' new third jersey by serving Caps-themed ice cream from a branded truck and giving autographed hats to fans.
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1 week agoTerik Parascak on his goals for his second season in Capitals organization: 'Become a leader at the junior level or try to make my step in [the] pros'
Terik Parascak enters his second Washington Capitals rookie camp more comfortable and aims to use it as a springboard into the upcoming main training camp.
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1 week agoSunday Open Thread
Get a look at the kids at the Naval Academy and some space to talk amongst yourselves. Probably (hopefully?) our last open thread for a bit, as the Caps hit the ice for training camp in less than a week...but for now, please just enjoy Ryan Leonard vs. Cam Allen yesterday on the Naval Academy obstacle course (and don't worry, we all hate the ropes, Leno):
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1 week agoAndrew Cristall on his summer training ahead of his first professional season: 'I feel a lot faster'
Andrew Cristall has significantly improved his skating, added strength, and enters Capitals training camp more confident after a productive summer training with elite peers.
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3 weeks agoJoe Beninati does play-by-play for Maryland Terrapins' season-opening win over Florida Atlantic, Malik Washington's NCAA debut
Freshman Malik Washington threw three touchdown passes in his NCAA debut as Maryland dominated Florida Atlantic 39-7, finishing 27 of 43 for 258 yards.
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3 weeks agoCapitals release promotional schedule for 2025-26 season. Highlights include a Caps pride jersey, Ovi-Wan-Kenobi bobblehead, and a Pierre-Luc Dubois-designed hat.
Washington Capitals' 2025-26 promotional calendar features varied giveaways including three Alex Ovechkin items, Pride rainbow jersey, bobbleheads, and several special-ticket offers.
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3 weeks agoConnor McDavid wants to 'take my time' on contract extension talks with the Oilers: 'I have every intention of winning in Edmonton'
Connor McDavid intends to take his time on an Edmonton Oilers contract extension while prioritizing winning and avoiding distractions for the team.
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3 weeks agoTuesday Caps Clips
PLD supports hockey in rural Quebec, Strome and TvR return to town and more in today's Caps Clips. Your savory breakfast links: Good guy Pierre-Luc Dubois is teaming up with the NHLPA to donate $40,000 in hockey gear to support youth hockey in rural Quebec. [NHLPA] The ice at Medstar continues to fill up, with Trevor van Riemsdyk and Dylan Strome returning to town to join the informal skates. [THN, RMNB]
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1 month agoPierre-Luc Dubois, Nic Dowd, John Carlson, and Sonny Milano have joined informal Capitals skates ahead of training camp
With training camp now just a month away, more and more members of the Washington Capitals are jumping back on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.
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