How unimportant is the Young Stars game? Well, they play it three days after the All-Star game, on a Tuesday. The teams are about half the size of real hockey teams, they skate four on four for the entire game, and the players aren't allowed to hit each other. more ›

The cool, crisp autumn air blows through pumpkin fields. The calendar reads "October", and the days are getting shorter. Lucky baseball fans are afflicted by the phenomenon known as Pennant Fever. Or, if you're like us (and fans of about 5 other teams), you've got Managerial Vacancy Fever. The only prescription? More rumors! Independent of non-news, there are some area sports teams playing actual games this weekend. Caps Open Season With Low Expectations, Booze... more ›

This entry was written by DCist contributor Jesse Rounds The Washington Capitals are done for the season. The team finished the last week of play by going 3-1 with wins against Florida, Tampa Bay, and Atlanta. The Capitals were expected to finish at the bottom of the NHL this season, and by finishing with the third worst record in the league, the team certainly lived up to those expectations. On the other hand the Caps... more ›

This post was written by DCist contributor Jesse Rounds The Washington Capitals successfully started the final third of the season last night with a 5-3 win over Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. A solid game by second string goalie Brent Johnson and the first career two goal game by Matt Pettinger gave Washington the 20th win of their season. The Caps took advantage of the fact that many of the... more ›