The Capitals have promoted Patrick Wellar to their NHL coaching staff on an interim basis, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. It will be his first NHL role after spending the past several years working as an assistant for Washington’s AHL affiliate in Hershey. Wellar will ensure the Capitals maintain a four-person bench staff to begin the campaign. Assistant Mitch … [Read more...] about Capitals Name Patrick Wellar Interim Assistant Coach, Hire Brent Thompson
Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko breaks hand, out approximately six weeks
Kakko, 24, was injured Wednesday against Edmonton. Oilers defenseman prospect Beau Akey slashed Kakko, who promptly left the game and did not return. … [Read more...] about Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko breaks hand, out approximately six weeks
Europe keeps the Ryder Cup, reasserts dominance over Americans
Team Europe is taking the Ryder Cup back across the Atlantic Ocean, leaving the Americans to search for answers in what is becoming a lopsided series. … [Read more...] about Europe keeps the Ryder Cup, reasserts dominance over Americans
Capitals weather the storm in Game 2
The Washington Capitals bounced back in Game 2 with a 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. … [Read more...] about Capitals weather the storm in Game 2
Andrew Cristall keeps himself in mix with shootout goal for Capitals
Young winger scores the game-winner in a 3-2 win over the Devils as Ryan Leonard and Charlie Lindgren also have standout performances. … [Read more...] about Andrew Cristall keeps himself in mix with shootout goal for Capitals