Rivalry History Lesson (Winter Classic Preview)

Posted January 1, 2011

We all know about the Crosby vs Ovechkin hype, but this rivalry is about so much more than that. Get a history lesson.

For the Caps, It Shouldn’t Hurt So Bad, But It Does

The Caps had the Panthers beat three games in a row, but...
Caps Collapse, Fall 3-2 in OT

Though the series is tied at two, the Caps have their work...
Panthers Steamroll Caps in a 5-1 Win

“Shit happens. We move on.” - Alex Ovechkin
Garnet Hathaway Nominated for King Clancy Award, Third Time in a Row

The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that they have chosen Garnet Hathaway as...
Caps Steal Game 1 in Florida

The Caps pulled it together and managed to grab a 4-2 win...
The Cannons Documentary Debuts in D.C.

"The Cannons," a documentary about the Fort Dupont ice hockey program, made...
Caps Let One Slip to Maple Leafs

Despite the loss, the Caps showed fight against a team that recently...
For the First Time Since 1974, Caps Are +1

The Caps have scored 11,706 goals and given up 11,705.

The Cannons Documentary Debuts in D.C.

"The Cannons," a documentary about the Fort Dupont ice hockey program, made...
Alex Ovechkin On Pace for Best Season of Assists

Alex Ovechkin is on pace for 70 assists this season, 11 more...
NHL Teams Are More Diverse Than Ever

Caps Outsider's Australian writer reflects on the worldly makeup of the Caps'...
Nationals Have a Caps Rally Helmet

"Caps. Big hockey team. Rally helm. Gotta love it."
Goalie Parker Milner Retires; Becomes Food Editor

(Caps Outsider) South Carolina Stingrays goaltender Parker Milner announced his retirement in...
Nicklas Backstrom Point Counter Bobblehead!

As Caps center Nicklas Backstrom narrows in on 1,000 career points, our...
Caps First Goals

173 players have scored their first goals with the Caps. That's a...
Alex Ovechkin’s Shotless Games

The Caps are 11-3-1 when Alex Ovechkin is held without a shot...