Jackets Down Caps, 2-1
Caps suffer first regulation loss in four preseason outings
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
Yegor Chinakhov's goal at 6:46 of the third period snapped a 1-1 tie with the Capitals stood up as the game-winner in a 2-1 Columbus victory on Saturday night in Columbus. Chinakhov's goal gave the Blue Jackets their first lead of the night and enabled them to overcome the Caps, who had the better of the territorial and possession battles over the game's first 40 minutes.
Caps Clash with Columbus
Caps finish off a stretch of three road exhibitions in four nights on Saturday night vs. Jackets
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
October 1 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV/Stream: washingtoncaps.com
Radio: Capitals Radio 24/7
Washington Capitals (2-0-1)
Columbus Blue Jackets (2-1-0)
Caps Blank Wings in Motown, 2-0
Kuemper and Lindgren combine to stop all 19 shots in Detroit, Carlson nets beauty of a game-winner midway through second
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
John Carlson's goal midway through the second period turned out to be all the offense the Caps would need on Friday night in Detroit. Lars Eller added a late empty-netter to account for Washington's 2-0 margin of victory over the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
Caps Take Weekend Trip to Midwest
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
September 30 vs. Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena
Time: 7:30 p.m.
TV: N/A
Radio: Capitals Radio 24/7/TEAM 980
Washington Capitals (1-0-1)
Detroit Red Wings (1-1-0)
Fresh Faces Help Caps Win in Philly
Strome and Brown combine for three goals and Lindgren turns in 40 spotless minutes in net in Caps' 3-1 win over Flyers
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
Playing the first of three straight road exhibition games on Wednesday night in Philadelphia, the Caps got contributions from a trio of offseason acquisitions and came away with a 3-1 win over the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.
Caps Continue Preseason in Philly
Caps play first of three straight road exhibitions on Wednesday night vs. Flyers
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
September 28 vs. Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Arena
Time: 7 p.m.
TV: NBCSW
Radio: Capitals Radio 24/7
Washington Capitals (0-0-1)
Philadelphia Flyers (1-1-0)
Caps Fall to Sabres in OT, 4-3
Caps drop exhibition opener on Hinostroza's goal in extra session
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
The Caps led in the first and third periods, and Buffalo led briefly in the second frame in Sunday's exhibition opener between the two teams. But Washington lost its hold on that third period advantage, falling 4-3 to the Sabres in overtime.
SKATE SHAVINGS - News and Notes From Caps' Morning Skate
Caps have a handful of players making NHL preseason debut in Sunday's exhibition opener, more
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
Six-Pack - The Caps kick off their 2022 exhibition season - a six-pack of preseason tune-ups - when they host the Buffalo Sabres in a Sunday matinee match at Capital One Arena. Following today's tilt, the Caps will play three straight road games later this week, visiting Philadelphia on Wednesday and traveling to Detroit on Friday and Columbus on Saturday.
Caps, Sabres Tangle in Exhibition Opener
Caps open six-game preseason slate with Sunday matinee match vs. Buffalo
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
September 25 vs. Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena
Time: 2 p.m.
TV: NBCSW
Radio: Capitals Radio 24/7, 106.7 FAN
Buffalo Sabres (0-0-0)
Washington Capitals (0-0-0)
Caps Camp Gets Underway
With some key pieces missing in action, the Caps opened 2022 training camp on Thursday with their annual skate test
by Mike Vogel @vogscaps / washingtoncaps.com
Thursday was the first day of autumn and the first day of Capitals training camp in preparation for the 2022-23 season. The local media was out in full force as the Caps hit the ice for the first time, and while some attention was paid to a handful of newcomers on the Washington camp roster, there were also some big names who were absent from Thursday's proceedings.