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.

Players

Ben SumnerJanuary 18, 2019

Caps Honor Brooks Orpik for 1,000 Games

Before Friday's matchup against the New York Islanders, the Caps honored Brooks Orpik for playing in his 1,000th game.
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Players

Ben SumnerJanuary 14, 2019

Congratulations on 1,000 Games, Brooks Orpik!

Caps defender Brooks Orpik finally made it to 1,000 games. He took the long route to this number, missing significant…
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Hockey

Ben SumnerJanuary 13, 2019

Racial Slurs Still Happen in Beer League Hockey

Racist taunts in beer league hockey are often brushed aside.
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Players

Ben SumnerJanuary 2, 2019

Alex Ovechkin Set to Match Career-High 203 Consecutive Games

More than a decade after his original streak, Alex Ovechkin is about to set a new one for himself.
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Recap

Ben SumnerDecember 31, 2018

Can’t Win em’ All: Caps Fall to Predators

The Caps have played very well lately, but that ended Monday with a 6-3 loss to Nashville.
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Video

Ben SumnerDecember 31, 2018

Braden Holtby Gets Stellar Assist

Braden Holtby's long pass to Devante Smith-Pelly set up a Chandler Stephenson goal.
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Fight

Ben SumnerDecember 29, 2018

Tyler Lewington Gets First Caps Gordie Howe Hat Trick in Seven Years

In his second career game, Tyler Lewington was the first Caps to have a Gordie Howe hat trick in more…
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Players

Ben SumnerDecember 29, 2018

Tyler Lewington, Madison Bowey Score First NHL Goals

Defenseman Tyler Lewington gets an assist and a goal in the first period against Ottawa.
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Players

Ben SumnerDecember 22, 2018

Pheonix Copley Gets First NHL Shutout

Caps backup goaltender Pheonix Copley has only started 14 games in the NHL - 12 of those with the Caps,…
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