Ben Sumner

Ben Sumner is the editor of Capitals Outsider. He also works for The Washington Post and contributes there when he gets a scoop.

Bobbleheads News

Ben SumnerDecember 27, 2023

Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe Bobblehead!

The 800 Goal Club is getting a bobblehead. Our friends at FOCO are releasing an Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and…
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Players

Ben SumnerDecember 9, 2023

Power of the ‘Stache. Lindgren Shuts Out Lindgren

Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren had a shutout on Saturday, topping his brother, Ryan Lindgren, and the New York Rangers, 4-0…
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Stats

Ben SumnerDecember 5, 2023

Caps on Pace for Worst Season of Shutouts

With four shut outs already, the Capitals
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Players

Ben SumnerDecember 1, 2023

Tom Wilson Gets First Career Hat Trick

With two goals in the first period and a third in the final frame, Tom Wilson scored his first career…
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Alumni

Ben SumnerNovember 22, 2023

Caps Bid Farewell to Ron Weber as He Prepares to Move Away

From left, Peter Bondra, Al Koken, Joe Beninati, Ron Weber, John Walton, Ken Sabourin, Craig Laughlin, and Ben Raby (photos…
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Stuff

Ben SumnerNovember 22, 2023

2024 Caps Canine Calendar Now Available!

Photos via the Caps and Virgil Ocampo It’s that time of year again, when Caps fans can purchase the Caps…
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Bobbleheads News

Ben SumnerNovember 22, 2023

Alex Ovechkin Spinning Bighead Bobblehead

New from FOCO, an Alex Ovechkin Spinning Bighead Bobblehead! The Bighead features Alex in an action pose wearing the team’s home…
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Players

Ben SumnerNovember 20, 2023

Alex Ovechkin’s Records

Alex Ovechkin has a number of NHL, Russian, and Capitals records. Though he’s still trying to get the ultimate record…
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Players

Ben SumnerNovember 2, 2023

After Adam Johnson’s Death, T.J. Oshie Encourages Neck Guards

After the tragic death of pro hockey player Adam Johnson, Caps forward T.J. Oshie, co-founder of Warroad Hockey, was sporting…
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