Washington Capitals radio voice takes on an off-ice challenge

His boisterous voice describing a Washington Capitals goal or a huge play has no problem resonating through anyone’s speakers. However, on Tuesday, the radio voice of the Caps, John Walton, was direct and to the point: he has colon cancer.

Walton, who’s been the radio voice of the Caps since 2011, took to social media and revealed that during a colonoscopy last month, doctors discovered the cancer.

“My prognosis according to my incredible doctors at MedStar Health is good. It will...