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J. J. Regan

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Erik Gustafsson's unlikely hat trick leads Capitals to win over Maple Leafs

While all eyes were on Alex Ovechkin, it was defenseman Erik Gustafsson who provided the hat trick performance in a 5-2 win over Toronto. → Read More

Darcy Kuemper pays tribute to Olaf Kolzig with special mask

Darcy Kuemper will be wearing a special goalie mask on Saturday to pay tribute to one of the franchise's great goalies. → Read More

Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson both on ice Wednesday prior to Capitals practice

Both Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson strapped on the skates prior to the team's practice on Wednesday as they continue working their way back from injury. → Read More

2022-23 NHL Power Rankings: Let's drop the puck

Here's a look at where teams stand in the latest 2022-23 NHL Power Rankings. (updated 10/10/2022). → Read More

Protas shines as Caps drop preseason contest in Columbus

The Caps lost its preseason game Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but Aliaksei Protas put together another strong performance. → Read More

4 notable players from the Caps' preseason opening loss to Buffalo

The Capitals opened the preseason on Sunday with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. → Read More

Nicklas Backstrom optimistic for his return after 'life-changer' hip surgery

Offseason surgery has left Nicklas Backstrom pain free for the first time in a long time and that has left him optimistic about his future. → Read More

Zdeno Chara announces retirement

One of the all-time great defensemen has called it a career. → Read More

Darcy Kuemper represents Caps at NHL Player Media Tour in Las Vegas

One of the newest Caps was in Las Vegas on Thursday to represent Washington in the NHL Player Media Tour. → Read More

Remembering the impact of Capitals rookies on the 2021-22 season

The Caps had 11 rookies play last season including four who took part in the team's 2021-22 rookie camp. → Read More

Redrafting the 2008 NHL Draft: Does Doughty or Stamkos go No. 1?

It takes years to determine who the best players in any given draft are. How would past drafts look if they were redrafted today? Let's look back at the 2008 NHL draft and see which players turned out to be the best from that class. → Read More

Why 29 is the number to watch for Alex Ovechkin in 2022-23

Alex Ovechkin sits just 21 goals shy of Gordie Howe for second all-time, but here is why 29 goals will be the number to watch. → Read More

Darcy Kuemper takes his first informal skate with Capitals

Darcy Kuemper joined his new teammates on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday. → Read More

Alex Ovechkin back in D.C. to join Capitals' informal skates before camp

Alex Ovechkin returned from Russia on Wednesday and made his first appearance on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Friday. → Read More

Darcy Kuemper's first Capitals mask revealed

Darcy Kuemper will be sporting a sharp look in his first season between the pipes in Washington. → Read More

Analyzing the Capitals’ 2022 roster: strengths, weaknesses, question marks

NBC Sports Washington's J.J. Regan and Bijan Todd take a deep dive into the Capitals' depth chart this season. → Read More

Michael Buble dons Capitals jersey at Capital One Arena concert

Michael Buble showed his Canadian roots at his concert Monday as he put on a hockey jersey. → Read More

Capitals release dates for training camp, rookie camp

We are getting closer to hockey season as the Caps have released two important dates. → Read More

Capitals playoff opponents narrowed down to Panthers or Rangers

Tuesday's results have narrowed down the possible playoff opponents for the Caps from three teams down to two. → Read More

Disastrous 3rd period dooms Alex Ovechkin-less Capitals in loss to Islanders

With Alex Ovechkin out, the Capitals gave up three goals in the third period as a 1-0 lead devolved into a 4-1 loss against the Islanders. → Read More