For just the second time in NHL history, two teams with season-opening winning streaks of five or more games will clash tonight when the 6-0-0 Capitals take on the 5-0-0 Detroit Red Wings at the Ve
It is fair to say that in his four years behind the Capitals bench, Bruce Boudreau has never had a lineup this deep at the forward position.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin sat out Wednesdays practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex with what the club termed a "maintenance day."
Michal Neuvirths return to the Capitals lineup was set back at least a couple days on Monday when the goaltender left practice with pain in his right foot.
Jay Beagle was held out of today's morning skate and will not play tonight, Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau told reporters at Kettler Capitals Iceplex.
