Washington Capitals

2015 WINTER CLASSIC BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS AND CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS ON JAN. 1 TO BE HELD AT NATIONALS PARK

By: NHLPA Staff

Capitals Set to Unveil Special NHL Winter Classic Uniforms During Media Event Planned for Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Ballpark

September 10, 2014

TOM POTI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 14 NHL SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Poti, an All-Star defenceman and Olympic silver medalist, played in 824 career NHL games with the Oilers, Rangers, Islanders and Capitals

May 1, 2014

Imitation Is the Greatest Form Of Flattery

By: Catherine Faas

Jason Chimera and Joel Ward fill in for Washington Capitals reporters John Walton and Mike Vogel in a hilarious April Fool’s Day prank.

April 3, 2014

JASON ARNOTT RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 18 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Media Release

…Stanley Cup-winning goal scorer played in 1,244 NHL Games

November 5, 2013

Kraft Hockeyville 2013 Kicks Off In Stirling-Rawdon, ON

By: Catherine Faas

After a nation-wide search, Stirling-Rawdon, ON was named Kraft Hockeyville 2012 – Canada’s most passionate hockey town. September 14th, the community will receive its NHL pre-season game as the Washington Capitals faceoff against the Winnipeg Jets.

September 13, 2013

Off To Summer Camp

By: Chris Lomon

Karl Alzner is ditching the tents & bonfires for Hockey Canada’s 2014 Olympic orientation camp

August 21, 2013

Schultz Lends A Helping Hand in Calgary

By: Chris Lomon

NHLPA member, and Calgary native, Jeff Schultz gives some insight into the clean-up effort following the devastating floods in southern Alberta

June 26, 2013

NHL ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING TEAMS AND DATE FOR KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE HOST TOWN, STIRLING-RAWDON

By: Media Release

Community to Host a 2013-14 Pre-Season Game Between the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets; Game Will Be Broadcast on CBC’s “Hockey Night in Canada”

June 17, 2013

Bringing the Heat

By: Chris Lomon

Brooks Laich recently took the mound at Camden Yards in Baltimore to toss his best fastball for the ceremonial first pitch

May 27, 2013

How Hockey Made Jason Chimera A Better Person

By: NHLPA Staff

Jason Chimera explains how hockey is a sport that truly makes you better.

May 8, 2013

Keeping The Momentum Going

By: Chris Lomon

Joel Ward and the Capitals are entering the playoffs as one of the NHL’s hottest teams & looking to continue their recent success

May 1, 2013

What Hockey Has Given Me

By: NHLPA Staff

When you participate in a hobby, be it playing a sport, an instrument, cooking - whatever the case may be - it's not uncommon for you to inevitably pick up one or two valuable life skills while doing it.

April 23, 2013

Karl Alzner Lists His Standout Hockey Moments

By: NHLPA Staff

Karl Alzner has had a lot of memorable moments throughout the course of his hockey-playing years.

March 26, 2013

Playing A Large Part

By: Chris Lomon

After being an early healthy scratch in 2013, John Erskine is in a confident groove, trying to help the Caps reverse their fortunes

March 1, 2013

Wanting To Do More

By: Chris Lomon

Joel Ward notched the Game 7 OT winner in Round 1, but has his eyes on continuing to contribute this spring

April 30, 2012

Player of the Week - Joel Ward

By: NHLPA Staff

At 31 years of age, the 6’1”, 226 lbs winger brings great size and speed and he is a physical presence who also doesn’t shy away from blocking shots.

April 27, 2012

A Milestone of Capital Proportion

By: Chris Lomon

Knuble celebrates his 1,000th NHL game; veteran is focused on continued success

December 27, 2011

Player of the Week - Brooks Laich

By: NHLPA Staff

Brooks has really rounded into an effective player over the past few seasons.

June 28, 2011

A New Approach, A Better Result

By: Chris Lomon

Jeff Schultz & the Caps have changed their free-wheeling style and they are seeing positive playoff results

April 25, 2011

Non-Emergency Ward

By: Chris Lomon

In a tight playoff race, Joel Ward describes how the Predators have embraced the challenge

March 28, 2011