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The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is taking the Stanley Cup to the World Cup

Alex Ovechkin is bringing the Stanley Cup to the World Cup. Fresh off winning the NHL title, the Washington Capitals forward is continuing his summer-long victory tour by taking the trophy to Moscow on Saturday.

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Digest (July 1): Capitals sign center Dowd to one-year contract; Beagle off to Canucks

With the Washington Capitals bringing back almost their entire roster from their recent Stanley Cup championship, the first day of NHL free agency went as expected for the team — quiet.

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Five things to know about Todd Reirden, the next Capitals head coach

Todd Reirden will be the 18th Washington Capitals coach — here's five things to know to get to know him.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 30, 2018

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Capitals promote Todd Reirden to head coach, replacing Barry Trotz

The Stanley Cup-champion Washington Capitals have promoted Todd Reirden to head coach, replacing Barry Trotz.

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Digest (June 29): McDonogh, UMBC alumnus Kansaye joining Loyola Maryland men's soccer coaching staff

Mamadou Kansaye will join the Loyola Maryland men's soccer program as an assistant coach. Kansaye won two Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association

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Digest (June 26): Former Mount St. Mary’s star signs to play in Empire Professional Baseball League

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Digest (June 25): Capitals' Smith-Pelly set to be free agent after not getting qualifying offer

The Washington Capitals did not qualify pending restricted free-agent right wing Devante Smith-Pelly by Monday's 5 p.m. deadline, meaning Smith-Pelly will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

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Digest (June 23): Matthew Centrowitz reclaims 1,500-meter run title at U.S. track championships

Arnold native Matthew Centrowitz, who was upset by Robby Andrews in the USATF national outdoor championship meet a year ago, won the 1,500 meters in 3 minutes,

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How to watch the NHL draft: schedule, predictions and draft order

The 2018 NHL draft starts Friday. Will the Capitals use the 31st overall pick to bulk up their defense?

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 21, 2018

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UMBC's historic NCAA tournament upset of Virginia is up for 'Best Moment' in 2018 ESPYS

No. 16 seed UMBC's historic upset of No. 1 seed Virginia in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament is an 2018 ESPY nominee for "Best Moment." Could there really be another best moment?

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Trotz resigns as coach 11 days after winning Stanley Cup; Capitals will consider associate Reirden

Barry Trotz won an NHL-best 205 of his 328 regular-season games (63 percent) since taking over as Washington's coach in 2014 — and, of course, the 2018 Stanley Cup. Now he's gone. a

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 18, 2018

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Stanley Cup-winning Capitals announce 2018-19 preseason schedule

The Washington Capitals on Monday released their 2018-19 preseason schedule, which has seven games against four teams.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 18, 2018

• Opinion

Entire region wins by going all caps

Baltimore sharing in Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup victory is a win for the region.

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Baltimore Ride taking page from Vegas Golden Knights in third United Women’s Lacrosse League season

Virginia Tech women's lacrosse coach John Sung signed on with the Baltimore Ride this season to combine young and experienced to potentially win the team's first UWLX title.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 14, 2018

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Digest (June 13): Barry Trotz starts contract talks to return to Capitals

Coach Barry Trotz wants to return after leading the Washington Capitals to the Stanley Cup, and general manager Brian MacLellan wants to sign the 55-year-old

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Digest (June 12): Major League Lacrosse announces roster for game vs. Team USA

For the first time in four years, the Major League Lacrosse All-Stars will face off against Team USA. MLL announced the 30 players who will represent the

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Playoff disappointments make Stanley Cup parade sweeter for Capitals

Nine early playoff exits paved the way for the Capitals' unexpected Stanley Cup run and made the trip down Constitution Avenue all the more satisfying.

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Jimmy Fallon does 'Cup stand' with Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby on 'The Tonight Show'

Jimmy Fallon invited the Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby and Triple Crown jockey Mike Smith to partake in a Stanley Cup keg stand.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 12, 2018

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Baltimore-area fans flood Washington to watch Capitals' victory parade: 'Absolutely worth it'

Dozens of fans took an early MARC Penn Line train to get down to Washington in time to see the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup victory parade — and to them, it was "absolutely worth it."

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 12, 2018

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Here's what you'll see at the Capitals' Stanley Cup parade in D.C. on Tuesday

The Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup championship parade will have a little bit of everything, including F-16 Fighting Falcons, two marching bands and more.

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Digest: UMBC incoming freshman guard Jose Placer competing for Puerto Rico

UMBC incoming freshman guard Jose Placer (Orlando, Fla./Master's Academy) is competing for Puerto Rico in the FIBA Under-18 Americas Championships in St. Catherines, Ontario.

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Update: Capitals' Ovechkin, Holtby to appear on 'Tonight Show' and they're bringing the Cup

After spending the weekend partying in D.C., Alex Ovechkin and Braden Holtby of the Washington Capitals will head to New York City to appear on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday.

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FAQ: A guide to Tuesday's Capitals victory parade in Washington, D.C.

Capitals fans have waited all their lives to see a victory parade — here's everything you need to know to get down there and enjoy the day.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 11, 2018

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Digest: Towson's Adam Callaway wins Maryland Half Marathon

Adam Callaway, 36, of Towson won the Maryland Half Marathon on Saturday in Fulton in 1 hour, 23.14.4 seconds.

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Capitals and Stanley Cup trophy celebrate with famous couple

As members of the Capitals were taking the Stanley Cup trophy around D.C., they ran into a famous couple.

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin throws out first pitch — and second — at Nationals game

If at first you don't succeed, try throwing out the ceremonial first pitch a second time as the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin did Saturday at the Nationals game.

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For Baltimore hockey fans, the Skipjacks came first

Before Baltimoreans started declaring their allegiances to the Washington Capitals, there were the Baltimore Skipjacks, a scrappy AHL team that gave rise to the likes of Barry Trotz, Claude Julien and Bruce Bourdreau.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 9, 2018

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Capitals' Stanley Cup clincher sets NHL ratings record in Baltimore

Over 12 percent of all households in the Baltimore market tuned in for the Capitals’ 4-3 win Thursday over the Golden Knights.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jun 8, 2018

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Capitals' victory parade in Washington set for Tuesday

The parade celebrating Stanley Cup Final championship will begin at 11 a.m at Constitution Avenue and 17th Street NW.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 8, 2018

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What they're saying about the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup victory

Sports columnists and reporters weigh in on the Washington Capitals first Stanley Cup championship in team history.

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Baltimore and Maryland sports teams congratulate Caps on first Stanley Cup

It hasn't been that long since a championship parade was held in Baltimore, but it's been more than 25 years for D.C. Maryland teams and schools hit social media to congratulate the Caps on their first Stanley Cup.

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Holtby, Kuznetsov prove just as valuable as Conn Smythe winner Ovechkin for Cup-winning Capitals

Alex Ovechkin delivered Capitals fans their long-awaited NHL championship, but the Stanley Cup-winning victory runneth over with contributions from other key players.

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Caps fans celebrate Stanley Cup, first D.C. title since 1992

Tens of thousands of red-clad Capitals fans partied in the streets Thursday night to celebrate the franchise's first Stanley Cup and the city's first title in the major four professional sports since 1992.

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Jackpot! Capitals rally past Golden Knights, 4-3, in Vegas in Game 5 to win their first Stanley Cup

For the first time in their 44-year history, the Washington Capitals are the Stanley Cup champions.

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First Stanley Cup means long-suffering Capitals fans need not suffer any longer

After decades of heartache, tears of disbelief, joy, relief and happiness for longtime Capitals fans.

By Josh Land

Jun 8, 2018

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Digest: Towson's Kendyl Scott picked in inaugural pro softball draft

Towson University senior outfielder Kendyl Scott was selected in the American Softball Association's inaugural draft Wednesday night.

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Capitals fans find refuge and elation at Power Plant Live! viewing party

Whether they be Washington Capitals fans from Baltimore or those who couldn’t get tickets for the Capital One Arena show, people made their own hockey atmosphere at Power Plant Live!’s Stanley Cup Game 5 viewing party.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 8, 2018

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Stanley Cup run makes up for Capitals' playoff failures

After years of heartache, the puck finally bounces the right way for the Washington Capitals.

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Washington Metro to stay open late for Capitals fans watching Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final

Monumental Sports and Entertainment, which owns and operates the Capitals, will cover the cost of keeping the transit system running longer than normal.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jun 6, 2018

• Maryland

Hockey: Local fans reveling in Capitals' Stanley Cup success

One more win over the Golden Knights — Game 5 is Thursday in Las Vegas — will give the Capitals their first Stanley Cup victory in franchise history, and many of Carroll County’s Caps fans are feeling the team’s energy.

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Free tickets for Stanley Cup Game 5 viewing party inside Capital One Arena gone in 10 minutes

The idea of showing the potential clinching Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final inside the Washington Capitals' home arena was extremely popular among fans.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 6, 2018

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With Capitals' Stanley Cup spotlight, crab-tossing gains steam

Bethesda teen Jack Merritt got help from a Baltimore native before he chucked a crab onto the ice of Game 3.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 5, 2018

• Opinion

Did we forget? Baltimore is a big hockey town

Charm City has a long tradition of supporting ice hockey but it seems to have been forgotten.

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Even M&T Bank Stadium rocked the red during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final

Baltimore has seen a lot of the Washington Capitals lately.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jun 4, 2018

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How to watch Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final: schedule and projected lineup

The Capitals are rolling after their Game 3 victory, and if the Golden Knights aren't able to ramp up their offense, Washington will be well on its way to a third-straight win.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 4, 2018

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Capitals' suffocating pressure frustrating Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final

The Capitals' suffocating defensive pressure is frustrating the Golden Knights and is the biggest reason they're up 2-1 in the Stanley Cup Final going into Game 4.

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As Capitals organist, Lutherville's Bruce Anderson is playing in 'uncharted territory'

“I’ve been waiting for this for 20 years,” Anderson said ahead of Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights. “I’m super excited."

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 1, 2018

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Vegas' Caesars Palace and Baltimore's Horseshoe Casino are betting on Stanley Cup finals

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, represented by Caesars regional president and general manager Erin Chamberlin, and Caesars Palace Las Vegas GM Sean McBurney have placed a friendly bet on the outcome of the 2018 Stanley Cup finals between the Capitals and Golden Knights.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 1, 2018

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Sting and Shaggy to perform in D.C. before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final; Fall Out Boy to perform before Game 4

Sting and Shaggy, Grammy award-winning artists, will hold a concert on the steps of the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery, across the street from Capital One Arena Saturday. Fall Out Boy will do the same before Game 4.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 1, 2018

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Baltimorean Capitals fans show D.C. divide isn't so wide during Stanley Cup Final

During the Stanley Cup Finals, Hudson Street Stackhouse remains the top place to be for Capitals fans living in Baltimore.

By Katherine Fominykh

May 31, 2018