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How many people used extra Metro service during Capitals’ Stanley Cup run?
When the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup this spring, there was almost as much drama about whether Metro would stay open as there was on the ice. But data obtained by WTOP show relatively few people ended up using the extra Metro service, except on the night the Capitals actually won the title.
3 weeks ago -
Capitals F Tom Wilson’s 20-game suspension upheld by Bettman
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson’s 20-game suspension for an illegal check to an opponent’s head in a preseason game has been upheld by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.
4 weeks ago -
Ovechkin has 2 goals, 2 assists as Caps beat Canucks 5-2
The defending Stanley Cup champions also got goals from John Carlson, Evgeny Kuznetsov and T.J. Oshie.
4 weeks ago -
Kuznetsov’s 4-point night helps Capitals beat Golden Knights
Evgeny Kuznetsov continued his dominance against the Vegas Golden Knights, scoring a goal and assisting on three more as part of a 5-2 Washington Capitals victory Wednesday night.
1 month ago -
My Take: It’s still hard to believe it’s real in Capsland
The Washington Capitals celebrated their title Wednesday, and the feeling is still kind of strange.
2 months ago -
Defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals eyeing a repeat
Now that the celebrations are over, being the champs and trying to bounce back from success are new challenges for Alex Ovechkin and Co. after years of playoff disappointment.
2 months ago -
PHOTOS: DC athletes pose with furry friends for Humane Rescue Alliance
D.C. sports fans and avid animal lovers unite: A new book from the Humane Rescue Alliance features glossy photos of star athletes and some cuddly teammates. See photos.
2 months ago -
NHL clears Capitals on trading, signing Orpik after buyout
The NHL questioned the Washington Capitals about re-signing Brooks Orpik after trading him to Colorado and cleared the Stanley Cup champions of any wrongdoing.
2 months ago -
Major upgrades inside Capital One Arena are almost finished
A $40 million renovation of Capital One Arena has been underway for months, and the vast majority of the improvements will be finished in time for the Washington Capitals’ home opener next month.
2 months ago -
MedStar Health gets naming rights for Capitals, Wizards facilities
MedStar Health has secured naming rights for several practice facilities under an agreement with Monumental Sports, the Ted Leonsis-run company that owns the Washington Capitals, Wizards and Mystics.
4 months ago -
Capitals re-sign Smith-Pelly, agree to terms with Kempny
Less than 72 hours after not tendering a qualifying offer to Devante Smith-Pelly, the Washington Capitals re-signed the restricted free agent forward to a $1 million, 1-year contract.
5 months ago -
Capitals re-sign Carlson to $64M, 8-year deal
The Washington Capitals have announced they’ve re-signed defenseman John Carlson to a $64 million, 8-year contract that makes him the second-highest paid player on their roster.
5 months ago -
AP sources: Avalanche sign Grubauer, begin to buy out Orpik
Assuming Orpik clears waivers, Colorado can buy him out Sunday, less than 48 hours after acquiring him in a trade with the Washington Capitals.
5 months ago -
Capitals trade Grubauer, Orpik to Colorado for 2nd-round pick in NHL draft
The Washington Capitals have announced a trade that sends goaltender Philipp Grubauer and defenseman Brooks Orpik to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a second-round pick (47th overall) in the 2018 NHL Draft.
5 months ago -
Column: Will Caps Stanley Cup win reverse DC’s sports curse?
The Capitals won Washington’s first major championship in 26 years but lost their coach. But are Washington teams positioned for a sustained run of excellence like Boston’s, or are they more likely to be a one-and-done like Cleveland’s?
5 months ago
