Capitals Showdown: Kolzig vs. Holtby
The Washington Capitals are fortunate to have had two spectacular goalies in their history. Olaf Kolzig was selected by general manager David Poile with the 19th overall pick in the…
Category Archives: Capitals History
Today in Hockey History: July 11
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 12 The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus,…
Revisiting the Capitals’ Bondra-Laich Trade with Ottawa
Before Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom played for the Washington Capitals, Peter Bondra was statistically the best player in the franchise’s history. Selected in the eighth round (156th overall) of…
What if the Capitals Drafted Joe Sakic?
During the NHL Draft on June 13, 1987, a trade was completed between the Washington Capitals and the Quebec Nordiques. The Capitals received forward Dale Hunter and goalie Clint Malarchuk…
Forgotten Washington Capitals: Matt Cooke
When hockey fans remember former NHL player Matt Cooke, they may picture him either as a Vancouver Canuck or Pittsburgh Penguin. Both cases are fair. Cooke was in Vancouver for…
Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup
On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came…
Today in Hockey History: June 26
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 27 If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five…
Washington Capitals’ History of Drafting 5th Overall
The fifth overall pick in an NHL Entry Draft has the potential to have a star available to whatever team selects at that spot. Sometimes the player picked ends up…
The Worst 1st Overall Draft Pick…Ever
The 2025 Draft is set for June 27 and 28, and the New York Islanders, with the first overall pick, are starting to dream of adding that next great piece…
Capitals Have History on Their Side With 17th Pick
The Washington Capitals are currently selecting with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. They have held this exact spot on multiple occasions before throughout their history.…