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Capitals' defenseman Brooks Orpik retires after 15 seasons

Sports News // 4 years ago

Capitals' defenseman Brooks Orpik retires after 15 seasons

Veteran Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik retired Tuesday after 15 seasons in the NHL.

Red-hot Washington Capitals host struggling Nashville Predators

NHL // 5 years ago

Red-hot Washington Capitals host struggling Nashville Predators

Two teams heading in opposite directions collide when the Nashville Predators face the Washington Capitals in a New Year's Eve matinee Monday.

Oilers' Alex Chiasson making return to D.C. to face Capitals

NHL // 5 years ago

Oilers' Alex Chiasson making return to D.C. to face Capitals

The defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals host the Edmonton Oilers Monday for the second and final meeting between the two teams this season.

Washington Capitals begin busy stretch against Dallas Stars

NHL // 5 years ago

Washington Capitals begin busy stretch against Dallas Stars

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Capitals open a five-game homestand Saturday night when they host the Dallas Stars at Capital One Arena.

Capitals celebrate Stanley Cup with Washington, D.C. parade

NHL // 5 years ago

Capitals celebrate Stanley Cup with Washington, D.C. parade

Thousands of fans lined the streets of Washington, D.C. Tuesday to celebrate the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup victory.

Washington Capitals win 2018 Stanley Cup

NHL // 5 years ago

Washington Capitals win 2018 Stanley Cup

The Washington Capitals won the 2018 Stanley Cup with a 4-3 win in Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Stanley Cup: Eller, Capitals even series vs. Golden Knights

NHL // 5 years ago

Stanley Cup: Eller, Capitals even series vs. Golden Knights

Braden Holtby stood strong between the pipes in the Washington Capitals' 3-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals.

2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Capitals eliminate Blue Jackets

NHL // 5 years ago

2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Capitals eliminate Blue Jackets

Alex Ovechkin scored twice, helping the Washington Capitals eliminate the Columbus Blue Jackets from the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

2017 NHL expansion draft: Top players likely to be selected by Las Vegas GM George McPhee

NHL // 6 years ago

2017 NHL expansion draft: Top players likely to be selected by Las Vegas GM George McPhee

George McPhee has his lists. Now it's time to stock up.

2017 NHL Las Vegas expansion draft: Every player available and protected for all 30 teams

NHL // 6 years ago

2017 NHL Las Vegas expansion draft: Every player available and protected for all 30 teams

The NHL announced Sunday the available and protected lists for the 30 teams who will provide players to the Vegas Golden Knights in this week's expansion draft.

Richard Brooks Orpik (born September 26, 1980) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). His brother, Andrew, was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres organization and is currently in the Phoenix Coyotes organization.

Orpik attended the Nichols School in Buffalo, NY and Thayer Academy in Braintree, Massachusetts. He played three seasons for Boston College, winning the Hockey East post-season championship in 1999 and 2001, and the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship in 2001.

He was the first round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins, 18th overall, in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.

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