Editorials

May 10, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; A Washington Capitals fan watches from the stands in the final minute of the third period during the Capitals' game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in game seven of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Penguins won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals mock offseason: Scorched earth rebuild

Washington Capitals: Projecting Evgeny Kuznetsov’s next contract

Washington Capitals: Brian MacLellan ranked as top 10 NHL GM

Washington Capitals Should Bench Brooks Orpik

Nov 12, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Former Capitals forward Jason Chimera flourishing with Islanders

Feb 25, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) talks with defenseman John Carlson (74) during the first period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Losing Stranglehold In President’s Trophy Race

Mar 16, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) passes the puck as Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg (9) defends in the third period at Verizon Center. The Predators won 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Scoring Struggles Continue Late in Season

Feb 5, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) celebrates with teammates after their game against the Los Angeles Kings at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Finally A Stanley Cup Year?

Mar 15, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) waves to the crowd after assisting on a goal by Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (not pictured) against the Boston Bruins in the first period at Verizon Center. Backstrom became the franchise's all-time assist leader on the play. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Capital’s First Annual Academy Awards

Feb 11, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Zach Sanford (82) celebrates with teammates after scoring the go-ahead goal against the Anaheim Ducks late in the third period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Zach Sanford Is Here To Stay

Jan 23, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz looks on from behind the bench against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The NHL’s Bye-Week Woes

Dec 23, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Washington Capitals Make a Move at the Trade Deadline?

Jan 19, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) is congratulated by defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and right wing T.J. Oshie (77) after scoring against St. Louis Blues goalie Carter Hutton (not pictured) during the third period at Scottrade Center. The Capitals won 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Analyzing the Remaining Schedule

Jan 16, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz (14) and defenseman Trevor Daley (6) and goalie Matt Murray (30) and defenseman Olli Maatta (3) defend Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) during the second period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 8-7 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Player of the Week: January 16-21

The Capitals No Longer Need to Rely on Alexander Ovechkin

Washington Capitals Continue to Get Important Secondary Scoring

Washington Capitals Player of the Week: January 9-15

The Washington Capitals are Hot, and the Rest of the NHL Should be Scared

Dec 9, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal with right wing T.J. Oshie (77) during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Washington beat Buffalo 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Finally Starting to Play Complete Hockey

Oct 3, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) celebrates with teammates after their game against the St. Louis Blues at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 2-1 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals: Team Prediction Roundtable

Mar 25, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) and center Steven Stamkos (91) congratulate each other after they beat the New York Islanders at Amalie Arena. Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Islanders 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Season Preview: Atlantic Divison Preview

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Ilya Samsonov on stage with team executives after being selected as the number twenty-two overall pick to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Prospect Pyramid

Apr 22, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz (L) yells from the bench against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period in game five of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Flyers won 2-0, and the Capitals lead the series 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Metro Division Preview – Predictions and Final Thoughts

Apr 28, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) shoots the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) defends in the third period in game one of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Dmitry Orlov Might Not Re-Sign with the Washington Capitals

Mar 25, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) shoots the puck against New Jersey Devils goalie Scott Wedgewood (31) during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Metro Division Preview – New Jersey Devils

Jan 2, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Brandon Saad (20) skates with the puck as Washington Capitals left wing Zach Sill (23) trails the play during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Metro Division Preview – Columbus Blue Jackets

Mar 8, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; New York Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault watches play from the bench during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Metro Division Preview – New York Rangers

Dec 28, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz (C) watches from behind the bench during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals Five Areas For Improvement