Capitals host the Bruins to open 2022 season
The Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins for the season openerOCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perspective | Nicklas Backstrom needs to know he doesn't owe anything to anyone Few Capitals have done as much as the longtime center. But still he wants to do a little more.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Ovechkin, banged-up Capitals return to ice for start of camp
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are back on the ice for training camp with a banged-up rosterSEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom records 1,000 career points, becomes second player in franchise history to reach mark Backstrom reached point No. 999 in the first period with a goal. He then achieved the milestone with an assist to T.J. Oshie in the third.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Capitals overhaul roster most of any contender in the East
The Washington Capitals made more changes to their roster this offseason than any contender in the NHL's Eastern ConferenceJULY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
When will Nicklas Backstrom return? Will the Capitals move their first-round pick? Caps GM Brian MacLellan spoke to reporters Wednesday, discussing Nicklas Backstrom's health status, the draft, and more.
JULY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Screen Shots: Backstrom's Hockey Future and the HDA's New Grassroots Program Adam Proteau looks at what the future could look like after Nicklas Backstrom’s hip resurfacing surgery and the Hockey Diversity Alliance’s...
JUNE 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Capitals say Nicklas Backstrom faces 'lengthy recovery process' after hip surgery What does the procedure mean for Backstrom’s short- and long-term outlook? It’s too soon to know.
JUNE 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Capitals' Backstrom undergoes hip resurfacing surgery
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom had surgery on his left hipJUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicklas Backstrom's hip injury will dictate Capitals' plans The Caps’ offseason revolves around Nicklas Backstrom’s future, and there are a few ways it could play out.
JUNE 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Capitals' Tom Wilson out 6-8 months after knee surgery
Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson is expected to miss six to eight months after undergoing knee surgeryMAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Banged-up Capitals: Surgery possible for Backstrom, Wilson
The Washington Capitals could be in for a long summer because of injuries to key playersMAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Caps out in 1st round for 4th time since winning Cup in 2018
The Washington Capitals lost their fourth consecutive first-round playoff series since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers beat Capitals in overtime in Game 4, tie series
Sam Reinhart tied it late in regulation, Carter Verhaeghe scored his second of the game in overtime and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals...MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers rout Capitals 5-1 in Game 2 to even series
Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist, and the Florida Panthers topped the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night to even their Eastern Conference...MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From MacKinnon to Malkin, big names already making impact
Nathan MacKinnon said it’s up to the NHL's top players to “drive the bus” and deliver for their teamMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What it takes for NHL playoff contenders to win Stanley Cup
The Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes are among the contenders looking to get over the hump this year and win the Stanley CupMAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hunt's 3rd-period goal lifts Rangers past Capitals 3-2
Dryden Hunt scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Alexandar Georgiev made 34 saves and the New York Rangers downed the Washington Capitals 3-2 in the regular-season finaleAPRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicklas Backstrom Nominated for Masterton Trophy The Professional Hockey Writers Association announced its 2022 Masterton Trophy nominees on Monday, and Nicklas Backstrom has been named as...
APRIL 25, 2022 • JAPERSRINK.COM
Capitals blank Coyotes 2-0, complete successful road trip
Conor Sheary scored in the first period and Vitek Vanecek got his fourth shutout of the season as the Washington Capitals beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-0 for their seventh win in nine...APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington plays Toronto, looks for 6th straight road win
Washington will try to keep its five-game road win streak alive when the Capitals play TorontoAPRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eller scores, Capitals beat Bruins for 3rd consecutive win
Lars Eller had a goal and an assist to help the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 for their third consecutive victoryAPRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On milestone night, Nicklas Backstrom likes them apples The Capitals honored their veteran center's 1,000 points by giving fans ceremonial rubber apples. When Backstrom scored in the third period,...
MARCH 27, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Backstrom has goal, assist as Capitals beat Devils 4-3 Nicklas Backstrom scored the go-ahead goal and then added an assist on the night Washington celebrated his 1,000th career point as the Capit...
MARCH 27, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Blues beat Capitals to snap 3-game skid, lose Krug to injury
Nathan Walker scored the go-ahead goal hours after being called up to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 and snap a three-game skidMARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
