Bailey Johnson

Washington, D.C.

Washington Capitals reporter

Education: University of Michigan, BA in communications

Bailey Johnson joined The Washington Post in 2023 to cover the Washington Capitals. Previously, she spent two years at the Columbus Dispatch, where she started on the high school sports beat before becoming the Columbus Crew (MLS) beat writer and assisting with coverage of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets. She began her journalism career at the Michigan Daily, the University of Michigan's student newspaper, with a stint as a general assignment reporter on the sports desk before covering the Michigan hockey team for two seasons.
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Without the ‘greatest power-play player of all time,’ the Caps are surging

It shouldn’t add up, but Washington’s numbers with the man advantage have improved since Alex Ovechkin’s injury.

December 2, 2024
Jakob Chychrun, left, and Tom Wilson have been part of the Capitals' power-play resurgence.

Caps do it the hard way again, move into first place with win over Devils

A late two-goal lead evaporated, but Washington pushed back for a 6-5 win that matched a franchise record.

November 30, 2024
The Capitals' Taylor Raddysh celebrates his go-ahead goal.

Rally Caps: Washington comes back again, beats Islanders in overtime

Down two entering the third period, the Capitals beat the Islanders, 5-4 in overtime, for their ninth come-from-behind victory of the season.

November 29, 2024
Jakob Chychrun (6) scored the game-winner for the Capitals 1:20 into overtime for a 5-4 victory over the Islanders on Friday. It was Washington's ninth come-from-behind win of the season.

The surging Capitals are getting high marks in chemistry

The Capitals’ offseason overhaul looks successful so far. And the new teammates have developed chemistry more quickly than expected.

November 29, 2024
Tom Wilson, John Carlson and Pierre-Luc Dubois celebrate Carlson's goal during the third period Wednesday.

Caps erase Charlie Lindgren’s gaffe in uplifting win over Lightning

The Capitals goalie scored into his own net in the third period, but Washington responded for a 5-4 victory.

November 27, 2024
Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren followed the most embarrassing moment of his NHL career with a victory. (Kim Klement Neitzel/Imagn Images)

They coached their sons together. Now those kids are Caps teammates.

Brandon Duhaime and Jakob Chychrun grew up playing together in South Florida. They’re reunited with two of their earliest coaches — their dads — during this year’s Capitals mentors trip.

November 27, 2024
Brandon Duhaime and Jakob Chychrun grew up together in South Florida. They're now teammates on the Washington Capitals. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Chychrun)

Caps get themselves back on track with ‘complete’ game against Panthers

The Capitals snap a two-game skid and beat the defending Stanley Cup champions in Florida for the first time in five years.

November 25, 2024
The Capitals have reason to celebrate after a 4-1 win over the Panthers on Monday night.

Caps fall to 0-2 without Alex Ovechkin after a 3-2 loss to the Devils

Washington got the opening goal but fell behind by two and could not rally past New Jersey at Capital One Arena.

November 23, 2024
The Capitals' Pierre-Luc Dubois can't beat Devils goaltender Jake Allen in the first period Saturday night.

Capitals enter their post-Alex Ovechkin reality with a loss to Avalanche

The Capitals jumped out to an early lead but had no answers as Colorado took control in the middle period.

November 21, 2024
Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev stops Pierre-Luc Dubois for one of 29 saves in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

Alex Ovechkin out 4 to 6 weeks with broken leg, Caps say

Ovechkin had scored 15 goals in 18 goals before the injury, leading the Capitals to a hot start amid his chase of Gretzky’s goals record.

November 21, 2024
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, 39, had been rapidly closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s goals record. (Nick Wass/AP)