Bailey Johnson

Ann Arbor, Washington, D.C., United States

Washington Capitals Beat Writer at The Washington Post

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Articles

Anthony Beauvillier, the Caps’ ‘Swiss Army knife,’ is rising to the occasion

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Anthony Beauvillier, the Caps’ ‘Swiss Army knife,’ is rising to the occasion (washingtonpost.com) Anthony Beauvillier, the Caps’ ‘Swiss Army knife,’ is rising to the occasion By Bailey Johnson 2025050510090100 At the time of the trade deadline in March, the Washington Capitals were in the hunt for the Presidents' Trophy, and many expected them to take a big swing.
The Caps, prepping for a physical playoff series, hope extra rest can help

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

The Caps, prepping for a physical playoff series, hope extra rest can help (washingtonpost.com) The Caps, prepping for a physical playoff series, hope extra rest can help By Bailey Johnson 2025050410045900 The Washington Capitals were prepared to open their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.
Caps’ Aliaksei Protas is back from injury, looking to get ‘even better’

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Caps’ Aliaksei Protas is back from injury, looking to get ‘even better’ (washingtonpost.com) Caps’ Aliaksei Protas is back from injury, looking to get ‘even better’ By Bailey Johnson 2025050220550700 At first, Aliaksei Protas didn't realize how bad it was. When Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser's skate blade cut Protas across the top of his left foot in an April 4 game, he initially didn't think the injury was too severe.
Caps take Game 5, eliminate Canadiens and advance in Stanley Cup playoffs

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Caps take Game 5, eliminate Canadiens and advance in Stanley Cup playoffs (washingtonpost.com) Caps take Game 5, eliminate Canadiens and advance in Stanley Cup playoffs By Bailey Johnson 2025050101495200 This time, the Washington Capitals didn't need any heroics. In Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens, their hero was captain Alex Ovechkin in overtime.
The Caps have pushed the Habs to the brink. Can they close on home ice?

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

The Caps have pushed the Habs to the brink. Can they close on home ice? (washingtonpost.com) The Caps have pushed the Habs to the brink. Can they close on home ice? By Bailey Johnson 2025043010011100 The last time the Washington Capitals won a playoff series, they hoisted the Stanley Cup above their heads. It has been almost seven years since that June day in 2018, and it has been 10 years since they clinched a series at home.
Tom Wilson, the Caps’ ‘heart and soul,’ kept his cool and changed Game 4

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Tom Wilson, the Caps’ ‘heart and soul,’ kept his cool and changed Game 4 (washingtonpost.com) Tom Wilson, the Caps’ ‘heart and soul,’ kept his cool and changed Game 4 By Bailey Johnson 2025042816404200 MONTREAL — In Games 2 and 3 of the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens, winger Tom Wilson received a combined 14 penalty minutes.
Tom Wilson answers the bell as the Capitals rally to take Game 4

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Tom Wilson answers the bell as the Capitals rally to take Game 4 (washingtonpost.com) Tom Wilson answers the bell as the Capitals rally to take Game 4 By Bailey Johnson 2025042801414600 MONTREAL — With just over 13 minutes to play in the third period Sunday night and with his Washington Capitals trailing by a goal, winger Tom Wilson lined up Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier for a bone-crunching hit.
Caps offer no update on Logan Thompson, whose status looms over Game 4

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Caps offer no update on Logan Thompson, whose status looms over Game 4 (washingtonpost.com) Caps offer no update on Logan Thompson, whose status looms over Game 4 By Bailey Johnson 2025042619243700 MONTREAL — The morning after Game 3 — a 6-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens that included injuries to both teams' starting goaltenders, a fracas within the Washington Capitals' bench and many unforced errors as the Capitals struggled to handle the atmosphere at Bell Centre — dawned with a mix of no...
Caps lose Game 3 — and their goalie — on a chippy night in Montreal

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

Caps lose Game 3 — and their goalie — on a chippy night in Montreal (washingtonpost.com) Caps lose Game 3 — and their goalie — on a chippy night in Montreal By Bailey Johnson 2025042602185800 MONTREAL — The roar was deafening before anyone was even on the ice.
In these playoffs, Caps have a two-game lead and a third-period problem

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bailey Johnson

In these playoffs, Caps have a two-game lead and a third-period problem (washingtonpost.com) In these playoffs, Caps have a two-game lead and a third-period problem By Bailey Johnson 2025042510062800 The Washington Capitals hoped that having to win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs in overtime, after blowing a 2-0 lead in the final 10 minutes, would be enough of a lesson.