Washington Capitals
Welsh-born Aussie chases NHL dream in USA
Feb 11, 2013 13:57 EST
Australian teenager Nathan Walker has chased his dream of playing in the National Hockey League around the world and found himself a junior standout after barely a month in the United States.
KHL set to lose NHL stars after lockout deal
Jan 07, 2013 15:15 EST
Some of the players, who played for Continental Hockey League (KHL) clubs during the lockout in the National Hockey League (NHL) are currently on their way back to North America after it was announced the NHL and players reached a tentative deal Monday.
NHL star Ovechkin and WTA's Kirilenko engaged
Dec 31, 2012 19:05 EST
NHL star Alex Ovechkin used Twitter to trumpet his engagement to tennis star Maria Kirilenko on Monday, posting a picture of the Russian sports power couple.
Sakic, Sundin, Bure, Oates enter Hockey Hall of Fame
Nov 12, 2012 22:39 EST
Russian star Pavel Bure, Swedish icon Mats Sundin and Canadians Joe Sakic and Adam Oates were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Canada's Kane signs with Minsk during NHL lockout
Sep 28, 2012 17:00 EDT
Winnipeg Jets forward Evander Kane has reached a deal to play for Dinamo Minsk of the Russian-based Kontinental Hockey League for the duration of the National Hockey league lockout.
NHL hockey star Ovechkin signs for Dynamo Moscow
Sep 20, 2012 06:36 EDT
Russian ice hockey star Alexander Ovechkin has signed for his old team Dynamo Moscow amid a lockout over a labour dispute between the National Hockey League (NHL) and their players, the team said Thursday.
Kirilenko has superstar bagman
Jul 02, 2012 13:39 EDT
Russian blonde Maria Kirilenko reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time on Monday and celebrated by showing off her personal bag carrier -- ice hockey superstar Alexander Ovechkin.
Crosby agrees to 12-year NHL extension
Jun 28, 2012 19:10 EDT
Sidney Crosby, who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Stanley Cup title in 2009, has agreed to a 12-year, $104 million contract extension with the National Hockey League club.
New Hall of Famer Oates named Capitals coach
Jun 26, 2012 16:48 EDT
Adam Oates, who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League, was named coach of the Washington Capitals on Tuesday only minutes after being elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Russia beat Slovakia 6-2 to win ice hockey world title
May 20, 2012 15:55 EDT
Russia battled from a goal down to win the world championship on Sunday, beating 2002 champions Slovakia 6-2 in the final.
Slovakia beat Czechs, face Russia in the final
May 19, 2012 14:53 EDT
Slovakia grabbed their ticket into the world ice hockey championship's title-decider with a tight 3-1 semi-final win over former compatriots Czech Republic here on Saturday.
Slovakia beat Czechs, face Russia in hockey final
May 19, 2012 14:14 EDT
Slovakia grabbed their ticket into the world ice hockey championship's title-decider with a tight 3-1 semi-final win over former compatriots Czech Republic here on Saturday.
Malkin's hat-trick dethrones Finland in world hockey
May 19, 2012 11:42 EDT
NHL scoring champion Yevgeni Malkin scored a hat-trick in the world championship semi-final to put Russia into the title-decider and dethrone defending champions Finland following a 6-2 win here on Saturday.
Last four teams battle for World ice hockey final berth
May 19, 2012 02:47 EDT
Finland, Russia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia are preparing to do battle for a place in the ice hockey world championship final, guaranteeing the title for a European nation after the USA and Canada crashed out.
Finns, Russia go through, Slovaks upset Canada
May 17, 2012 17:23 EDT
Holders Finland advanced to the semi-finals of the world ice hockey championships with a last-gasp winner against the United States on Thursday, but Olympic champions Canada were shocked by Slovakia.
Finns and Russia go through, Slovaks upset Canada
May 17, 2012 15:00 EDT
Reigning champions Finland advanced into the semi-finals of the world ice hockey championships with a last-gasp winner against the USA, but Olympic gold medallists Canada suffered a shock loss to Slovakia.
New York Rangers blank Devils to take NHL game one
May 15, 2012 00:45 EDT
Henrik Lundqvist made 21 saves for the shutout and Dan Girardi scored the third period go-ahead goal as New York beat New Jersey 3-0 in the opening game of their Eastern Conference series.
Hunter resigns after six months as Capitals coach
May 14, 2012 15:40 EDT
Dale Hunter, who took over as coach of the Washington Capitals in November and guided them to within one victory of the National Hockey League playoff semi-finals, resigned on Monday.
Hunter resigns as Capitals coach
May 14, 2012 13:16 EDT
Dale Hunter, who took over as coach of the Washington Capitals in November and guided them to within one victory of the National Hockey League playoff semi-finals, resigned on Monday.
Capitals beat Rangers to force game 7 in NHL series
May 10, 2012 00:40 EDT
Rookie netminder Braden Holtby made 30 saves and Alex Ovechkin opened the scoring in the first period as the Washington Capitals edged the New York Rangers 2-1 to force a game seven in their Eastern Conference series.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Washington Capitals | |
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| Conference | Eastern |
|---|---|
| Division | Southeast |
| Founded | 1974 |
| History | Washington Capitals 1974–present |
| Home arena | Verizon Center |
| City | Washington, D.C. |
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| Colors | Red, blue, white
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| Media | Comcast SportsNet Washington WFED (1500/820) WJFK 106.7 |
| Owner(s) |  Ted Leonsis |
| General manager |  George McPhee |
| Head coach | Bruce Boudreau |
| Captain | Chris Clark |
| Minor league affiliates | Hershey Bears (AHL) South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) |
| Stanley Cups | None |
| Conference championships | 1997–98 |
| Division championships | 1988–89, 1999–00 2000–01, 2007–08 2008-09 |
