Ben Sumner

Anthony Mantha Scores in First Game With Caps

Anthony Mantha had a goal and an assist in his first game as a Cap.
Farewell, Jakub Vrana!

With the departure of Jakub Vrana in a trade to Detroit, Caps Outsider would like to thank him for everything he did with the organization, most importantly his role in winning...
Caps Trade Jonas Siegenthaler for Pick

The Capitals traded away seldom-used defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler today to New Jersey. In return, they somehow get a third-round draft pick from Arizona. I'm not entirely sure how that works out,...
In College, Nic Dowd and Nick Jensen Donated Their Hair

When Caps forward Nic Dowd and defenseman Nick Jensen went to college at St. Cloud State, they grew out their hair, then had it cut and donated it to make wigs.
Alex Ovechkin In Second for All-Time Power Play Goals

Alex Ovechkin is just nine goals away from becoming the all-time power play goal leader.
How Often Should Caps Fans Expect a McNugget Minute Goal?

In the last 101 games, the Caps have scored a goal in the last minute of a period in 32% of their games.
Ilya Samsonov Gets Shut Out, Ovi Doesn’t Get Cobra Kai Head Band

Even though Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in Friday's 4-0 win against the Devils, he wasn't given the Cobra Kai headband of the game.
Washington Capitals Cobra Kai Headbands of the Game

After wins, the Capitals give out Cobra Kai headbands of the game to the best offensive and defensive players.
Nicklas Backstrom Point Counter Bobblehead!

As Caps center Nicklas Backstrom narrows in on 1,000 career points, our friends at Forever Collectibles are now selling a bobblehead counter for him.