Candace Buckner

Candace Buckner is a sports journalist and columnist for The Washington Post. She has been covering the Washington Capitals and Wizards for over a decade. Buckner has written extensively on the teams and their impact on the city of Washington, D.C. She is known for her in-depth analysis and insightful commentary on the teams' performance on and off the court. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Buckner is a lifelong Capitals and Wizards fan. She has been recognized for her work with several awards and nominations, including the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association's (NSSA) Sportswriter of the Year award.