Zac Boyer

Alex Ovechkin acknowledges he overslept prior to Capitals’ morning skate

Ovechkin did not play in the Capitals' 5-0 loss to the Sharks on Tuesday night and said Wednesday, following his return to practice, that he mistakenly set his alarm clock for the wrong time, forcing him to miss the morning skate.

October 14, 2015

Review of Capitals’ goal ignites discussion on value of coaches’ challenges

Defenseman Dmitry Orlov's goal in the second period of the Capitals' 5-0 loss to the Sharks on Tuesday was disallowed after it was ruled that center Jay Beagle had made contact with goaltender Martin Jones.

October 13, 2015

Joel Ward, now with Sharks, adjusting after four seasons with Capitals

Ward blossomed into a productive player during his tenure with the Capitals, and after accepting a three-year contract from the Sharks in July, he'll play his former team for the first time on Tuesday night.

October 13, 2015

Alex Ovechkin misses morning skate, to be game-time decision against Sharks

Ovechkin did not play for the Capitals against the Sharks on Tuesday because of what coach Barry Trotz said were "personal reasons," marking the 27th time Ovechkin has missed a game in his career.

October 13, 2015

Dustin Hopkins’ 52-yard field goal pushes Redskins to overtime against Falcons

Hopkins became the first Redskins kicker in 12 years to force overtime with a field goal as time expired when he made a 52-yarder in the loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

October 11, 2015

Patchwork secondary controls Falcons’ passing game, gives Redskins a chance

The Redskins had to face explosive wide receiver Julio Jones without DeAngelo Hall and Chris Culliver, and they emerged mostly intact against one of the league's best pass offenses on Sunday.

October 11, 2015

T.J. Oshie, known for Olympics success, looks to make his mark on Capitals

Oshie's popularity grew after his performance in the United States' shootout victory over Russia during the Sochi Olympics, and he's hoping that he can reach other goals after a trade to the Capitals in July.

October 8, 2015

Aware of expectations, Barry Trotz eager to see plan unfold in second season

Entering his second year as the Capitals' coach, Trotz guided his team to the Eastern Conference semifinals last season. Now, he's ready to see what the team can do with its players and scheme already in place.

October 8, 2015

When it comes to scoring, Alex Ovechkin proving he’s second to none

Ovechkin reached elite company last season, when he cleared the 50-goal mark for the sixth time. Over the past decade, few other players have been able to come close to that level.

October 8, 2015

The Conversation: Capitals’ Mitch Korn on Braden Holtby, goaltending and success

Korn, the Capitals' goaltending coach, spoke to The Washington Times about the marks set by Holtby, his start in hockey and the influence his unorthodox training methods have had around the NHL.

October 7, 2015

Nicklas Backstrom’s return to be determined at appointment next week

Backstrom, the Capitals' top-line center, will meet with his surgeon next week to find out exactly when he should be able to return after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left hip in May.

October 6, 2015

Derek Roy, Justin Peters cut as Capitals take steps toward setting initial roster

Roy, who was with the Capitals on a tryout, and Peters, the backup goaltender last season, were among final cuts as the team prepares its roster by the league-mandated Tuesday deadline.

October 5, 2015

Colt McCoy returns to practice after sustaining laceration on left foot

McCoy, who sliced the arch of his left foot when he was removing tape following the Redskins' game on Thursday, was able to complete a full practice on Wednesday after being held out two days earlier.

September 30, 2015

Derek Roy, with Capitals on tryout, hoping to show he can succeed in any role

A 32-year-old center who has played in nearly 750 games, Roy was one of more than 40 experienced players who hoped to stick with a team beyond training camp on a professional tryout agreement.

September 29, 2015

Redskins shut down Shawn Lauvao, Justin Rogers with season-ending injuries

Lauvao, the Redskins' starting left guard, sprained his left ankle in the Redskins' loss to the Giants on Thursday, and Rogers, a cornerback, has been battling plantar fasciitis for weeks.

September 29, 2015

Jonathan Papelbon suspended for role in altercation with Bryce Harper

Papelbon will not pitch for the Nationals again this season after he dropped his appeal of a three-game league suspension and was suspended by the Nationals for four games after attacking Harper on Sunday.

September 28, 2015

Kirk Cousins: Late loss to Giants is why ‘turnovers hurt you’

Cousins was intercepted twice in the 32-21 loss on Thursday, marking the eighth time he's been intercepted by the Giants and the third and fourth times he's been intercepted this season.

September 25, 2015

DeAngelo Hall sprains toe in Redskins’ loss; several others leave with injuries

Hall was one of five Redskins players who sustained an injury when he left the 32-21 loss to the Giants on Thursday after he sprained a toe on his right foot.

September 25, 2015

Dmitry Orlov eager to move on from lost season after wrist surgery

The Capitals' defenseman missed all of last year after breaking his left wrist in 2014, and with Mike Green gone, he'll be penciled in on the third-line pairing as soon as the regular season opens.

September 23, 2015

Martrell Spaight, facing persistent concussion symptoms, put on injured reserve by Redskins

Spaight, a rookie inside linebacker, was put on injured reserve by the Redskins on Tuesday, ending his season as he continues to work his way back from a concussion sustained in the opener on Sept. 13.

September 22, 2015