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Capitals Fans Invited To Join Team “Strollin’ With Nolan” During Oct. 15 Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Capital Region

September 27, 2016

Washington Capitals fans are invited to participate in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Capital Region as members of team “Strollin’ with Nolan” on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8:30 a.m. at the Washington Monument.

Caps Today, 9/27/16

September 27, 2016

Team Europe, featuring Philipp Grubauer, faces Braden Holtby, Barry Trotz and Team Canada in Game 1 of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey final series tonight at Air Canada Center.

Preseason Game Notes at Montreal, 9/27/16

September 27, 2016

The Capitals begin their four-game preseason road schedule on Tuesday against the Canadiens at Bell Centre

Capitals to Hold Annual Media Luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Kettler Capitals Iceplex

September 27, 2016

The Washington Capitals will hold their annual media luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. A team practice will precede the luncheon. Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, general manager Brian MacLellan and head coach Barry Trotz along with Capitals assistant coaches and players, will be available for individual interviews.

Capitals Casino Night Tickets Now Available

September 27, 2016

Capitals Casino Night tickets are now available. Capitals Casino Night will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. The event benefits Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation and features gaming with Capitals players, a raffle, a silent auction and a live auction.

Washington Capitals Announce So Kids Can Starting Lineup Auction

September 27, 2016

Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation and the Elliot in the Morning Show announced today the So Kids Can Starting Lineup auction, featuring the opportunity for winners to announce the Capitals’ starting lineup in the Capitals locker room prior to the team’s game against the New York Islanders on Sunday, Oct. 9.

Postgame Audio vs. Carolina, 9/26/16

September 26, 2016

The Capitals fell to the Hurricanes 2-1 in overtime on Monday in their preseason opener.

Washington Capitals 2016-17 Media Guide

September 26, 2016

The Capitals 2016-17 Media Guide is available for download.

Caps Today, 9/26/16

September 26, 2016

Goaltender Vitek Vanecek, who was drafted by Washington in the second round, 39th overall, in the 2014 NHL Draft, will be making his first career NHL preseason start tonight.

Preseason Game Notes vs. Carolina, 9/26/16

September 25, 2016

The Capitals host the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday in the 2016-17 preseason opener at Verizon Center.

Caps Today, 9/25/16

September 25, 2016

Canada defeated Russia 5-3 on Saturday in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey semifinals to advance to the final series.

Caps Today, 9/23/16

September 23, 2016

The Washington Capitals will hold Media Day today and begin their 2016-17 Training Camp at Kettler Capitals Iceplex.

Caps Today, 9/22/16

September 22, 2016

Nicklas Backstrom registered two points (1g, 1a) and ranked second among Swedish forwards in ice time (19:31) on Wednesday in Sweden’s 4-3 overtime loss to Team North America.

Capitals Re-sign Dmitry Orlov

September 21, 2016

The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a one-year, $2.57 million contract

Caps Today, 9/21/16

September 21, 2016

Nicklas Backstrom posted a +1 rating in 19:42 of ice time in Sweden’s 2-0 victory over Finland on Tuesday at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

Capitals Announce Training Camp Schedule and Roster

September 21, 2016

The Washington Capitals will begin their 2016-17 Training Camp at Kettler Capitals Iceplex on Friday, Sept. 23.

Capitals “Takeover” of Nando’s PERi-PERi Raises More Than $8,800 for MSE Foundation

September 20, 2016

The Sept. 17 Capitals takeover of Nando’s PERi-PERi in Arlington, Va., raised $8,812.27 for Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.

#RockTheRainbow Raises More Than $17,500 for You Can Play Project

September 20, 2016

Washington Capitals fans raised more than $17,500 for the You Can Play Project through their purchases of nearly 1,350 #RockTheRainbow T-shirts, the Washington Capitals and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation announced today.

Caps Today, 9/20/16

September 20, 2016

Evgeny Kuznetsov scored a goal and won 7 of 11 faceoffs (63.6%) on Monday in Russia’s 4-3 win against North America in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

NHL Announces Time Change for Capitals Game

September 19, 2016

The start time for the Capitals’ game against Philadelphia on March 4 has been changed from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Caps Today, 9/19/16

September 19, 2016

Nicklas Backstrom earned an assist and led Sweden forwards in ice time (17:14) in Sweden’s 2-1 win against Russia on Sunday in both teams’ opening game of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

CSN MID-ATLANTIC, CAPITALS ANNOUNCE 76-GAME REGIONAL TV SCHEDULE

September 15, 2016

CSN Mid-Atlantic and the Washington Capitals have announced the team’s 76-game regional television schedule for the 2016-17 NHL season, which will be surrounded by comprehensive multiplatform news, analysis and commentary highlighted by new gameday shows Caps GameTime and Caps Extra.

Postgame Audio - Team Europe vs. Sweden

September 14, 2016

Postgame audio from Wednesday's World Cup of Hockey exhibition game

2016-17 Washington Capitals Media Policies

September 14, 2016

The Washington Capitals media relations staff works to provide information about the team and access to players, coaches and management in a timely manner for members of the media. Listed below are our 2016-17 media policies so that you can re-familiarize yourselves with our procedures and guidelines as you cover the team this season. Thank you for your continued coverage and we look forward to working with you this season.

Caps Today, 9/14/16

September 14, 2016

Team Sweden, featuring Nicklas Backstrom, faces Philipp Grubauer and Team Europe tonight at Verizon Center in both teams’ final 2016 World Cup of Hockey exhibition game.

Postgame Audio - United States vs. Finland

September 13, 2016

Postgame audio for Tuesday's United States vs. Finland World Cup of Hockey exhibition game

NHL Announces Time Change for Capitals Game

September 13, 2016

The start time for the Capitals’ game against Anaheim on Feb. 11 has been changed from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Capitals Players To Take Over Nando’s PERi-PERi Saturday, Sept. 17, to Benefit MSE Foundation

September 13, 2016

Washington Capitals players Andre Burakovsky, Lars Eller, Stanislav Galiev, Nate Schmidt and Tom Wilson will provide service at Nando’s PERi-PERi in Arlington, Va., on Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon to 7 p.m. All sales within the 11 a.m.-9 p.m. time frame that day will benefit Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.

Caps Today, 9/13/16

September 13, 2016

The three Capitals representatives on Team USA are more than any other NHL team on the American roster.

Capitals Announce Partnership with Kiswe

September 13, 2016

Washington to use live-streaming app for in-game coaching

Today
Monday, Sept. 26
10 a.m.: Morning skate, Kettler Capitals Iceplex
11:30 a.m.: Group Hunter and Group Bondra scrimmage, Capitals Rink
2:15 p.m.: Group Hunter media availability
2:30 p.m.: Group Bondra media availability
7 p.m.: vs. Carolina Hurricanes, Verizon Center
TV: CSN
Audio: 106.7 WJFK, Caps Radio 24/7, Caps Mobile App, WashingtonCaps.com

Upcoming Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 27
10 a.m.: Morning skate, Kettler Capitals Iceplex
11 a.m.: Group Pivonka practice
12 p.m.: Group Maruk practice
12:15 p.m.: Group Pivonka media availability
1 p.m.: Group Maruk media availability
7:30 p.m.: at Montreal Canadiens, Bell Centre
TV: CSN
Audio: 106.7 WJFK, Caps Radio 24/7, Caps Mobile App, WashingtonCaps.com
8 p.m.: Team Europe vs. Canada, Air Canada Center
TV: ESPN, CBC, TVAS

Wednesday, Sept. 28
9:30 a.m.: Group Blue practice
11 a.m.: Group White practice
12:30 p.m.: Group Red practice
12:30 p.m.: Group Blue media availability
2 p.m.: Group White media availability
3:30 p.m.: Group Red media availability

Thursday, Sept. 29
10 a.m.: Capitals Group practice
11:30 a.m. Stevens Group practice, Arlington Rink
11:30 a.m.: Langway Group practice, Capitals Rink
12:15 p.m.: Stevens and Langway Group scrimmage, Capitals Rink
12:30 p.m.: Capitals Group media availability
2 p.m.: Stevens Group media availability
2:15 p.m.: Langway Group media availability
8 p.m.: Canada vs. Team Europe, Air Canada Center
TV: ESPN2, CBC, TVAS

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