Capitals on brink of elimination after Rangers' game 3 win
Nothing seems to be able to knock the New York Rangers off their game, certainly not giving up a fluky bounce goal five minutes in or having seven penalties called on them.
DC road closures ahead of Capitals vs. Rangers game
The Capitals are set for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Rangers Friday night. Here's what you need to know about D.C. road closures.
Rangers take commanding 2-0 lead against Capitals with 4-3 win in New York
Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Washington Capitals drop series opener to Rangers 4-1
The New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Capitals secure playoff spot with Oshie's game-winner against Flyers
T.J. Oshie scored into an empty net in the rare situation of a team pulling its goaltender in a tie game, and the Washington Capitals are in the playoffs after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Mayor Bowser defends 2025 budget cuts, $515M investment in Capitol One arena
Higher taxes and spending cuts: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was on the hot seat today as she testified before the D.C. Council about her proposed 2025 budget.
DC Council approves bill allocating $515M to Capital One Arena project
The D.C. Council has approved an emergency bill that will provide $515 million for a publicly funded arena project after Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to lure the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria imploded last week.
DC Council to vote on $500M for Capital One Arena renovations
Emergency legislation to unlock more than a half-billion dollars in refurbishments to Capital One Arena will be introduced to the D.C. Council tomorrow, according to D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson.
Downtown DC business owners thrilled as Wizards, Capitals stay put
Businesses around Capital One Arena are breathing a sigh of relief after the announcement that the Washington Wizards and Capitals will stay in Washington D.C.
Caps, Wizards not moving to Potomac Yard, staying in DC
The proposal to bring the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals to Potomac Yard will not move forward, officials say.
Capitals, Wizards must play in Washington through 2047, DC attorney general says
The attorney general for the District of Columbia contends that the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals are obligated to play their games in the downtown arena through 2047, the city’s latest salvo to keep the teams from leaving.
Virginia budget bill leaves out $2 billion deal to relocate Wizards, Capitals to Potomac Yard
A proposal to lure the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria took another big hit Thursday, when top Virginia lawmakers confirmed the budget they will take up later this week would not include language enabling the deal.
Virginia lawmaker pushes to keep funding for proposed relocation of Wizards, Capitals out of budget
A top Democratic Virginia lawmaker vowed Wednesday to keep language enabling a proposed relocation by the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria out of the state budget lawmakers will take up later this week.
Capitals grant the wish of a 14-year-old in remission from leukemia
The Washington Capitals made a 14-year-old's wish come true in a very special way.
Alexandria Republicans oppose Potomac Yard plan
Some Virginia Republicans are coming out against plans to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Potomac Yard.
Workers union is latest roadblock for Monumental Sports move to Potomac Yard
Another roadblock has come up in the plans to build a new home for the Capitals and Wizards in northern Virginia. This time, it's labor unions crying foul.
Virginia Senator Lucas rejects arena funding bill: 'Dead on arrival'
The monumental battle continues. In the coming weeks, lawmakers in Virginia will decide on the future home for the Washington Wizards and Capitals.
Unions oppose plan to move Washington Wizards, Capitals to Potomac Yard
Two major unions are coming out against a plan to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals from the District to Alexandria.
Virginia lawmakers divided over proposal to relocate Capitals, Wizards
Top Democrats in the Virginia Senate have dealt a blow to legislation to help pave the way for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to relocate to northern Virginia, refusing to docket the bill for a hearing and expressing serious reservations Monday about the financing of the proposed deal.
DC mayor opens 'Safe Commercial Corridor Hub' in Chinatown
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday the launch of "Safe Commercial Corridor Hubs" in Chinatown.