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.

News

Ben SumnerJuly 18, 2020

Rest in Peace, John Lewis

U.S. congressman and civil rights leader from Georgia, John Lewis, died at 80 on Friday. He had been battling pancreatic…
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Bobbleheads News

Ben SumnerJune 22, 2020

Garnet Hathaway Is Getting a Bobblehead!

Caps fans who donate blood on Saturday, July 18, will get a Garnet Hathaway bobblehead.
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Stats

Ben SumnerMay 26, 2020

What Happened Those Times When Alex Ovechkin Didn’t Win the Rocket Richard Trophy

Only three in his career, Alex Ovechkin didn't finish anywhere close to winning the Rocket Richard trophy.
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Players

Ben SumnerMay 26, 2020

If Alex Ovechkin Played in the 1980s

While it's fun to imagine Alex Ovechkin playing for the Washington Capitals in the 1980s and breaking goal scoring records,…
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Bobbleheads News

Ben SumnerMay 24, 2020

Tom Wilson vs. Jamie Oleksiak, the Bobblehead

On December 19th, 2018, Tom Wilson fought, and knocked out Pittsburgh's Jamie Oleksiak, and our friends at Bobblehouse created a…
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Stats

Ben SumnerMay 5, 2020

All the Caps’ First Goals

A total of 385 players have scored goals for the Caps. Here is a list of when each player scored,…
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Hockey

Ben SumnerApril 28, 2020

Even Beer League Refs Are Bored and Making Goofy Videos

With everyone stuck at home, even beer league referees are getting in on the fun of making homemade videos.
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Stuff

Ben SumnerApril 17, 2020

Caps Mask!

Since the coronavirus swept over the world, we've seen stories of folks making medical masks from hockey-centric fabric. It's now…
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Stats

Ben SumnerApril 6, 2020

Introducing… The Caps Goal and Point Streak Database

Here are searchable lists of the Caps' longest point and goal streaks, where Mike Gartner still sits comfortably on top.
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