The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Finals kicked-off last night, and although we will not see Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin in the Stanley Cup final this year, his puppy counterpart is sure to make an impact on the ice. Melon (aka Alex Ofetchkin) represented the Caps at the NHL’s first ‘Stanley Pup’ which took place Friday evening. The NHL partnered with the non-profit Petco … [Read more...] about Meet Washington Capitals Stanley Pup, Alex Ofetchkin
Three Washington Capitals Eliminated at Worlds
With the elimination of Team USA and Team Slovakia from the IIHF World Championship Thursday in Prague, the Washington Capitals no longer have any representation at this year’s tournament. The Capitals had three players competing. They had goalie Charlie Lindgren and right-winger prospect Ryan Leonard suit up for Team USA. Defenceman Martin Fehervary played for his home country … [Read more...] about Three Washington Capitals Eliminated at Worlds
NHL Rumours: Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. Some series have already been decided and that means questions about the uncertain future of teams will come to a head. There are a number of unrestricted free agents that could move on. However, these free agents have been fixtures for their respective teams for a number of seasons. Today’s edition of NHL rumours focuses on the Tampa … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals Weekly Update: April 23 to April 29
It’s time for the final Washington Capitals weekly update of the 2023-24 season. The Capitals were the last team to qualify for the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and the first team to be eliminated. In its short playoff appearance, Washington lost four games and two defencemen. It was the first time the Capitals have been swept in the opening round of the post-season. Several … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Weekly Update: April 23 to April 29
New York Rangers and Washington Capitals Mid-Series First Round Playoff Review
The Washington Capitals have looked like a team which barely qualified for the playoffs in the first round of this 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff. The Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers are on the verge of sweeping the Capitals Sunday evening. The Rangers have dominated at nearly every stage of the series so far. Here at Last Word, we will comment on all the playoff … [Read more...] about New York Rangers and Washington Capitals Mid-Series First Round Playoff Review