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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
2 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.
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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.
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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.
3 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.
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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?
3 months ago -
Barry Trotz steps down as Capitals head coach
The Washington Capitals announced Barry Trotz has resigned as head coach after four seasons.
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Caps’ Niskanen: ‘We’re enjoying the heck out of it right now’
Matt Niskanen of the Washington Capitals talks with WTOP about the team’s ongoing celebration, his famous Metro rides to Capital One Arena during the Stanley Cup Final, and what he plans to do with his turn with the Stanley Cup.
3 months ago -
Column: Washington sports fans show their major league mettle
D.C. sports fans were panned for over-celebrating the Capitals’ playoff victory over the rival Pittsburgh Penguins. Now they’re showing the world how great a sports town Washington really is.
4 months ago -
PHOTOS: How DC celebrated past sports champions
Take a look back at how D.C. celebrated some of its champion sports teams leading into Tuesday’s victory parade for the Stanley Cup-winning Washington Capitals.
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DC police chief credits Capitals fans for peaceful Cup celebration
D.C.’s police chief is crediting the Stanley Cup-winning Washington Capitals fans for their role in a huge, loud street celebration that resulted in a single arrest.
4 months ago -
Caps fans flock for Stanley Cup championship gear
Fans of the Washington Capitals have been flocking to local sporting good stores to snap up hats, T-shirts, bumper stickers, and shot glasses emblazoned with the words “Stanley Cup Champions.”
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