Gearing up for a Washington Capitals practice one afternoon, 6-foot-5 enforcer Dylan McIlrath went to put on his gloves and ...

Debating the Capitals superstar vs. Sidney Crosby, plus Connor McDavid, the playoff format, the Olympics and much more.

In a bizarre AHL game, Rochester Americans forward John Leonard was trapped in the penalty box for 12 minutes due to a ...

Nicklas Backstrom opens up about his feelings as he watches Alex Ovechkin approach the all-time goal record from the ...

The Western Michigan Broncos advanced to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference finals at the Frozen Faceoff on Friday.

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, doing so after ...

Nicklas Backstrom hasn't played in an NHL game since October 2023.  The Washington Capitals all-time assists leader (762) has ...

ARLINGTON, Va. – In a perfect world, Nicklas Backstrom still would be riding shotgun alongside Alex Ovechkin, setting up his ...

Donald "Kent" Nicklas Sr. passed away on the afternoon of Feb. 28, 2025, at his home in Hurricane, Utah, at the age of 90. Obituaries may be sent to [email protected].

Nicklas Backstrom had Capital One Arena rocking on Friday. The Washington Capitals forward received a standing ovation from fans before he participated in the ceremonial puck drop during the team ...