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The news is constantly on television at the Washington Capitals' practice facility, and like any workplace, there's no shortage of opinions. "We're human beings, and people share different opinions and different political views," veteran team leader Brooks Orpik said. Canadians Braden Holtby and Brett Connolly said they'd respectfully decline the invitation. Continue to Article

March 24, 2019 2:57:am EST

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby said Friday he will not join his teammates next week for a White House celebration of their Stanley Cup championship. Holtby is the second player on the Capitals' active roster to decline, joining fellow Canadian Brett Connolly. ”It's one of those things that we have to think about, but with me, I've got to stay true to my values, and I'm going respectfully decline the offer,” Holtby said. Continue to Article

March 22, 2019 11:44:pm EST

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby will not visit the White House with his teammates on Monday. Another member of the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals is declining his invitation to the White House. Goaltender Braden Holtby, who earned all 16 postseason wins while posting a .922 save percentage for the Caps last spring, made it known Friday that he won't be joining his teammates in celebrating their championship in D.C. on Monday. Continue to Article

March 22, 2019 1:37:pm EST

In a history-making moment, the Philadelphia Flyers will open their season this fall in Europe. Continue to Article

March 21, 2019 7:39:am EST

While the Chicago Blackhawks continue to push for a spot in the playoffs, the hope of a postseason place for the Philadelphia Flyers seems to be fading. Both of these desperate clubs will look to bounce back from frustrating results when they meet Thursday night in Chicago. The Blackhawks took a five-game winning streak into Monday's home matchup with Vancouver, and though they came away with a point in the 3-2 overtime defeat, it was a missed opportunity for a team with little room for error down the stretch. Continue to Article

March 20, 2019 4:43:pm EST

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