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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Johnny Gaudreau, dynamic NHL star known as ‘Johnny Hockey,’ dies at 31

Gaudreau became one of the NHL’s more popular players thanks to a scoring prowess and flashy offensive style that belied his diminutive size.

August 30, 2024
Johnny Gaudreau scored 243 goals and recorded 500 assists in 763 career games. (Aaron Doster/AP)

Michele Kang is thinking big with women’s soccer. That brought Arsenal to D.C.

The Washington Spirit welcomed the English power for a friendly at Audi Field that had Jason Sudeikis among the more than 15,000 in attendance.

August 18, 2024

Move over, Freddy Adu: Cavan Sullivan makes MLS debut at 14

At 14 years 293 days old, Sullivan is nearly two weeks younger than Adu was when he debuted for D.C.

July 17, 2024
Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, right, moves past the Revolution's Ian Harkes during the second half of Wednesday's game.

D.C. United snaps 11-match winless streak with victory over Nashville

Cristian Dájome scored both goals in the 2-1 victory — United’s first win at Audi Field since April.

July 13, 2024
Cristian Dájome, left, gets some love from teammate Christian Benteke after scoring one of his two goals Saturday night at Audi Field. (Hannah Pajewski/USA Today Sports)

For Chris Patrick, new Caps GM, ‘maybe someday’ has arrived

Chris Patrick is taking over for Brian MacLellan, who will remain as the team’s president of hockey operations.

July 10, 2024
Chris Patrick was named the seventh general manager in Capitals history Monday.

Caps promote Chris Patrick to GM; Brian MacLellan stays on as president of hockey ops

Patrick, who has worked closely with MacLellan for the last three years, will take over the day-to-day operations as general manager and become senior vice president.

July 8, 2024
Chris Patrick has worked closely with Brian MacLellan for years. (Zach Guerette/Washington Capitals via AP)

Ryan Leonard gives the Caps another sneak preview of a bright future

Coming soon to an NHL arena near you: The Capitals’ top prospect and his tantalizing mix of skill, talent and toughness, which was again on display at the team’s development camp.

July 7, 2024
Ryan Leonard, the Capitals' first-round pick in the 2023 draft, showed his promise again at this year's development camp. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

In a matter of days, the Capitals have transformed themselves

Washington General Manager Brian MacLellan said he planned to be aggressive this offseason, and he has been.

July 3, 2024
“Pretty excited about it. Our group did a good job,” Brian MacLellan said. “I think we had a good draft, good free agency and a couple good trades.” (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Capitals add Jakob Chychrun and Matt Roy in a blue line overhaul

Washington traded Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round draft pick to Ottawa for Chychrun, who brings an offensive flair to Washington’s blue line.

July 1, 2024
Jakob Chychrun brings an offensive flair to Washington’s blue line. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Caps add to goalie depth by acquiring Logan Thompson from Golden Knights

Washington also sent Beck Malenstyn to Buffalo for the draft’s No. 43 pick, which it used on defenseman Cole Hutson.

June 29, 2024