'We're shutting it down:' DC activists plan protest against Capitals, Wizards move to Virginia
The battle is brewing over the Washington Capitals and Wizards possibly moving to Alexandria, Virginia, as a long-time D.C. activist now calls for protests and a boycott.
Wizards, Capitals Virginia deal could be 'biggest taxpayer stadium subsidy' ever
A plan to move the Washington Wizards and the Capitals out of Washington is facing scrutiny from Virginia taxpayers, skeptical about just how much of their money will go into the project.
Ovechkin scores first goal in 15 games to lift Capitals to 3-2 win over Blue Jackets in OT
Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal in 15 games with 53 seconds left in overtime on Thursday night to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
VA lawmakers raise red flag on spending state money on new Wizards, Capitals arena
Two prominent Virginia lawmakers, State Sen. Louise Lucas and Congressman Don Beyer, are raising serious concerns about plans to utilize taxpayer dollars for the construction of a new arena for the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards.
Caps, Wizards departure may spell trouble for DC's Downtown revitalization efforts
What will happen to Downtown D.C. if the Caps and Wizards move to Virginia? That’s a question on many minds and a new report claims it could mean the loss of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars.
Virginia lawmakers weigh in on possibility of new Monumental Sports stadium in Potomac Yard
Just a day after the big announcement that the Capitals and Wizards are moving to Alexandria, some area lawmakers are raising questions about aspects of the plan – namely, transportation.
DC, VA residents have mixed reactions as Mayor Bowser says she's not giving up on keeping Caps, Wizards
While it looks like game over for the Capitals and Wizards in D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser says she’s not giving up just yet.
Capitals, Wizards owner, Youngkin, announce plans to move teams to Virginia
Monumental Sports & Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and other local leaders announced Wednesday an ambitious plan for a public-private partnership that would relocate the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals from D.C. to a newly proposed entertainment district in Alexandria's Potomac Yard.
Mayor Bowser proposes $500 million investment to keep Wizards and Capitals in DC
Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson introduced a pivotal piece of legislation Tuesday that sets the stage for a comprehensive $500 million modernization of the Capital One Arena.
Are the Capitals and Wizards moving to VA? Youngkin set to announce 'remarkable' economic project amid rumors
Will they stay, or will they go? Answers about the future of the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards could come Wednesday morning with Ted Leonsis, owner and CEO of Monumental Sports, set to make an appearance with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Are the Wizards and Capitals leaving DC for Virginia's Potomac Yard?
Virginia lawmakers held a meeting Monday afternoon to discuss the potential move.
Body cam footage released of ex-NHL player Alex Galchenyuk's arrest
Months after a former Arizona Coyotes player was arrested on July 9 for an alleged hit-and-run, body camera footage from Scottsdale Police was released on Nov. 7.
Nicklas Backstrom taking leave of absence from Washington Capitals due to injury
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the team because of what he called an "ongoing injury situation" after a slow start to the season on his artificial left hip.
Ex-NHL player Adam Johnson, 29, dead after suffering horrific neck injury in 'freak accident' during game
Johnson played 13 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Caps and Wizards have preliminary talks about new arena in Virginia
The owners of D.C.’s beloved sports teams, the Wizards and the Caps, have had preliminary discussions about moving their operations out of D.C. and into Virginia, according to The Washington Post.
Capitals fan conquers Mount Everest
A Virginia local and hardcore Capitals fan, Bryan Tropeano, beat the odds and climbed Mount Everest's summit, described as the world's "largest mountain."
Capitals hire Spencer Carbery as coach after 2 seasons as Maple Leafs assistant
Spencer Carbery got his start in coaching in the minors with the Washington Capitals watching closely. They liked what they saw, and on Tuesday they brought him back to fill the job they envisioned he would get.
Capitals parting ways with head coach Peter Laviolette
The Washington Capitals are parting ways with head coach Peter Laviolette.
Capitals celebrate cherry blossoms with new warmup jersey
The Washington Capitals unveiled a cherry blossom-themed warmup jersey they will don on April 2 against the New York Rangers.
Washington Capitals to honor Alexander Ovechkin's goal scoring achievement
The Washington Capitals announced plans to honor captain Alex Ovechkin for making history by passing Gordie Howe for second place on the National Hockey League's all-time goal scoring list.