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The Washington Capitals dressed a veteran-laden lineup against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in part so that their new look power play could get some minutes together. The Caps' man advantage unit, coached by new assistant Kirk Muller, got three tries against the Wings and potted one goal in the 4-3 victory. While much…

Buckle up for about an hour because the full documentary showcasing the Hershey Bears' run to the franchise's 12th Calder Cup, first aired on Monumental Sports Network, is now available to watch on the Capitals' YouTube channel. Entitled Sweeter by the Dozen, the special includes interviews with players, coaches, fans, etc. and tons of behind-the-scenes…

Monumental Sports Network, the rebranded NBC Sports Washington, announced a new documentary that will be airing this week. Entitled Sweeter by the Dozen, the special focuses on the Hershey Bears' successful chase of the franchise's 12th Calder Cup. MSN released a 15-second, trailer that includes behind-the-scenes footage of the Bears' overtime, Game Seven win over…

Alex Ovechkin is one of the NHL's greatest players. As he chases the record for most goals in league history, Ovechkin leaves another impact on his teammates around him. Former Capital Zach Fucale didn’t spend long playing behind the Great Eight, but the experience left an impact all the same. Fucale, who served as the…

ARLINGTON, VA -- Vincent Iorio had a remarkable first pro season. The 2021 second-round pick made his NHL debut and recorded his first NHL point, an assist, on an Alex Ovechkin goal. His biggest impact was saved for the AHL, where he spent the bulk of his time as a standout on the Hershey Bears'…

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas is ditching his number 59 and will be the newest number 21 in DC. The change is now shown on the Capitals' official roster. Garnet Hathaway wore the digits in DC for the past four seasons, but left the team after a trade deadline deal to the Boston Bruins in…

HERSHEY, PA -- On Christmas day, my wife Ashley surprised me with tickets for the whole family to attend the Hershey Bears' Teddy Bear Toss Game. It was such a thoughtful gift. The gesture would allow my young son Ethan to get a better idea of what I do as a member of the hockey…

The Washington Capitals announced on Thursday that they have hired Kirk Muller and Kenny McCudden as assistant coaches. Muller and McCudden are the second and third additions to new head coach Spencer Carbery's staff after Mitch Love was brought on in June. Both Muller and McCudden were active as assistant coaches last season. Muller with…

Sam Anas is one of the greatest Maryland born hockey players of all time and this week, he will celebrate the biggest accomplishment of his career in his home state. Anas is bringing the Calder Cup to his childhood rink, the Rockville Ice Arena, on Saturday for part of his day with the Cup. The…

Now that the NHL’s free agency period is over a week old, this offseason snapshot for 2023 looks at how the Metropolitan Division has done so far. Who got better? Who did not? This post looks at it all at a higher level.