Montreal Canadiens call out NHL officials for bias toward the Caps
Tensions continue to rise!
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional NHL team, founded in 1974 as an expansion franchise. They play their home games at Capital One Arena and compete in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. The team won its first-ever Stanley Cup in 2018, led by superstar Alex Ovechkin.
Capitals History
Washington was awarded an expansion franchise in 1972, and for the 1974-75 season, the Capitals joined the NHL, along with the Kansas City Scouts. They finished their inaugural season with only 8 wins, posting an 8-67-5 record. Their .131 win percentage remains the worst in NHL history. In 1983, the team made its first playoff appearance. In the 2017-18 season, led by Russian superstar forward Alex Ovechkin, the Capitals won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
Washington Capitals Best Players
The Capitals have four numbers retired:
- #5: Rod Langway
- #7: Yvon Labre
- #11: Mike Gartner
- #32: Dale Hunter
Although the Capitals have not officially retired Olaf Kolzig’s number 37, they have not issued it to another player since his retirement in 2009.
Tom Wilson praised for ”most brutal hit” former Capital has seen
It completely changed the game!
Cole Caufield absolutely loses it after no-call against the Capitals
Emotions are running high!
Cole Caufield’s 4-word response after taking hit from Alex Ovechkin
What a legend!
Brendan Gallagher’s true words on brutal cross-check to his face
This is hockey mentality!
Alex Ovechkin wears patch honoring Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
‘The Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and the Washington Capitals are up against the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the Eastern Conference. On Monday, the Caps took an early lead in the series ...
Ovechkin’s hilarious reaction to Nic Dowd’s new contract
When it comes to off-ice antics in the modern-day NHL, few can match all-time goal scorer Alex Ovechkin. Throughout the years, Ovechkin has proven himself to be a bit of a rascal—much to his teammates’ ...
Jet Greaves’ wholesome words on allowing goal to Alex Ovechkin
Talk about the right attitude!
Marc-Andre Fleury’s funny words about Alex Ovechkin’s handshake
What a legend!
Alex Ovechkin’s incredible words in 2016 about the goal-record
This says everything about the dignity of the goal record!