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Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin. Photo Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Washington Capitals backtrack on email referencing Alex Ovechkin’s final year

"No decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin’s future following the 2025-26 NHL season."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 29, 2025 0
Paul Bissonnette on the TNT broadcast of the Hurricanes-Capitals Game 3 matchup.

Paul Bissonnette roasts ‘jock-sniffer’ PFT Commenter during Capitals-Hurricanes intermission

"We've got this JNCO-wearing jock-sniffer PFT all over it right now."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 10, 2025 0
Washington Capitals' star Alex Ovechkin warms up before Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens on April 27, 2025.

TBS lost their Capitals-Canadiens feed for 30 minutes, switched to Sportsnet’s

TNT Sports' Capitals-Canadiens feed was out for 30 minutes, leading to them switching to the Sportsnet feed.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 27, 2025 0
Anaheim Ducks forward Alex Killorn

Local NHL viewership a mixed bag, distribution proves key factor

Carriage disputes and new local media rights arrangements proved the biggest factors impacting NHL viewership this season.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 21, 2025 0
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin

TNT sets viewership record for Alex Ovechkin’s record-setting goal

The network averaged 905,000 viewers for Sunday's historic performance.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 8, 2025 0
A screenshot from a video from the control room moments after Alexander Ovechkin's record-breaking goal

Monumental Sports Network shares behind-the-scenes control room video of Alexander Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal

"Our Capitals game crew is the best in the business."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 8, 2025 0
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin

Kenny Albert, Joe Beninati praised for calls of Alex Ovechkin’s record-setting goal

"The chasing days are done! Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in the history of the NHL!"

By Drew Lerner OnApr 6, 2025 0
Alexander Ovechkin scoring his 894th goal to tie Wayne Gretzky's record

Joe Beninati earned wide praise for call of Alexander Ovechkin’s record-tying 894th career goal

"Wayne Gretzky has held the record alone since March of 1994. He now has company as he takes his seat."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 4, 2025 0
Washington Capitals announcer Craig Laughlin, right, returns to the booth weeks after heart surgery. Photo Credit: Monumental Sports Network.

Capitals announcer Craig Laughlin returns to broadcast booth after heart surgery

"I had this date in my mind, that I was gonna battle back and be able to sit next to you for his game. So excited to be back."

By Michael Dixon OnMar 31, 2025 0
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin. Photo Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Monumental Sports Network, NHL reach agreement over Ovechkin record

"For the folks at Monumental and the Caps to have made this arrangement for us, it feels incredible."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 12, 2025 0
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin

Darren Pang creates stir calling Alexander Ovechkin a ‘one trick pony’

NHL on TNT analyst Darren Pang offered up some polarizing thoughts on soon-to-be NHL all-time leading goalscorer Alexander Ovechkin.

By Matt Yoder OnMar 6, 2025 0
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin

NHL posts solid viewership in return from 4 Nations hiatus

All four national window games last weekend posted year-over-year increases.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 25, 2025 0
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin. Photo Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

With Alexander Ovechkin nearing career goals record, NHL makes broadcast changes to three Capitals games

When will Ovechkin pass Wayne Gretzky?

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 25, 2025 0
Wes Johnson, Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals called out after posting GoFundMe for ill PA announcer

"So embarrassing for the team to be sharing a Gofundme link for this."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 29, 2025 0
Longtime Washington Capitals color analyst Craig Laughlin revealed on Friday that he'll undergo heart surgery later in January. Photo Credit: Monumental Sports Network.

Capitals announcer Craig Laughlin reveals he’ll have heart surgery later this month

"I'm focused on it. I want to meet it head-on. I'm optimistic and confident that I'm gonna return better than I was right now."

By Michael Dixon OnJan 10, 2025 0
Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon on ESPN's Pardon the Interruption

Ted Leonsis slams Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser as ‘cheaters’

"Wilbon was criticizing me for moving 3½ miles — from Phoenix, where he moved 20 years ago."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 25, 2024 0
Washington Capitals left wing Andrew Mangiapane

NHL’s ‘Frozen Frenzy’ draws lackluster audience on ESPN

ESPN's tripleheader averaged just 381,000 viewers, down 11% from last year

By Drew Lerner OnOct 24, 2024 0
John Walton, the lead radio play-by-play man for the Washington Capitals, revealed on Tuesday that he is battling colon cancer. Photo Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

John Walton is cancer-free and poised to call Washington Capitals games this fall

"I don't need any chemotherapy, which is something I was pretty sure that I was going to need."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 25, 2024 0
John Walton, the lead radio play-by-play man for the Washington Capitals, revealed on Tuesday that he is battling colon cancer. Photo Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

John Walton, radio voice of Washington Capitals, reveals colon cancer diagnosis

"I will be in this fight for a bit, but it's a fight I'm going to win."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 27, 2024 0
The CapFriendly site on June 9, 2024.

Capitals’ purchase of CapFriendly earns notable hockey fan and media criticism

"This is truly horrendous news for NHL fans."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 10, 2024 0
Clinton Yates

‘Around the Horn’ panelist Clinton Yates slams Ted Leonsis over Caps-Wizards move: ‘This is not just villainous, it’s despicable’

"You're gonna have to look yourself in the face every day, Theodore, when people start walking away from your team. And you're going to know exactly why they did it."

By Chris Novak OnDec 14, 2023 3
Monumental Sports Network

Monumental Sports Network launches direct-to-consumer service for $19.99/month

The Monumental Sports Network has entered the DTC game just before the start of the NHL season.

By Joe Lucia OnOct 10, 2023 0
Monumental Sports Network

Monumental Sports Network officially launches, replacing NBC Sports Washington

NBC Sports Washington is officially gone, and the Monumental Sports Network has arrived.

By Joe Lucia OnSep 20, 2023 0
A logo for Monumental Sports and Entertainment.

Monumental plans to invest $20 million in NBC Sports Washington infrastructure, streaming app, rebrand

"Overleveraged operators are experiencing distress, but that should not be conflated with the incredibly strong and stable demand for local sports rights."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 21, 2023 2

Washington Post sports columnist Thomas Boswell is retiring after 52 years at the newspaper

If your favorite team won or you have a cherished World Series memory, Boswell was probably there and wrote about it better than anybody.

By Ian Casselberry OnMay 7, 2021 6

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