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Capitals welcome rest as other NHL stars prepare for 4 Nations Face-Off
No player from the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals will participate in the 4 Nations Face-Off, an international tournament that will fill the NHL's midseason break over the next week.
Capitals prospect Cam Allen faces DUI charge after single-vehicle accident
Washington Capitals prospect Cam Allen faces several charges after an impaired-driving crash in London, Ontario, on Saturday morning, authorities said.
Figure skating event benefitting victims of D.C. plane crash to take place in Washington in March
A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D.C., in early March to support victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport.
Ovechkin scores 878th career goal into empty net with 0.1 seconds left as Capitals top Panthers
Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Trades involving Capitals, Kings and Jets an NHL rarity in working out for all three teams
Rarely in the NHL does a significant trade work out for both teams involved. Even scarcer is a pair of high-profile moves made over back-to-back summers helping every team involved get better.
Ovechkin’s chase, dynamic goalies: What late-arriving Capitals fans need to know
The Washington Commanders' improbable, unexpected run for the Super Bowl is over, but another local franchise has been busy putting together a magical season of its own.
Former Capitals coach Tom McVie dies at 89
Tom McVie, who coached the Winnipeg Jets to the 1979 World Hockey Association championship over Wayne Gretzky's Edmonton Oilers in the final year before the franchises were absorbed into the NHL, has died. He was 89.
Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson named NHL’s First Star of the Week
Alex Ovechkin might get most of the media attention for this year's Washington Capitals squad, but goaltender Logan Thompson is vying for his share of the spotlight.
Ovechkin breaks record for most goalies scored on, beats Senators’ Merilainen to reach 179
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory at the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Thompson makes 18 saves as Capitals shut out Ducks
Logan Thompson stopped all 18 shots he faced for his first shutout of the season, and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Dubois scores twice as Capitals top Canucks in overtime
Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his second goal of the game late in overtime, Logan Thompson made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Wednesday night despite another sluggish performance.
Capitals’ future looks bright after prospects shine at World Juniors
Hockey fans everywhere are laser-focused on Alex Ovechkin's quest for the NHL's all-time goals record, but the Capitals great's pursuit of history isn't the only buzz the franchise is generating this season.
Alex Tuch, J.J. Peterka score in shootout to lift Sabres over Capitals 4-3
J.J. Peterka had a goal and an assist and had the deciding goal in the shootout to help lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Monday night.
Ovechkin feels better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Coaching Alex Ovechkin for three seasons has normalized his hot pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record for Peter Laviolette.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 Saturday.
Matt Boldy scores in shootout to lift Wild past Capitals after Alex Ovechkin gets No. 871
Marco Rossi tied it in the third period, Matt Boldy scored the shootout winner and the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Thursday night after Alex Ovechkin moved one step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record.
Ovechkin returns from injury, reigniting chase for Gretzky’s goals record
The "Great Chase" is back on. Alex Ovechkin scored in his return to the ice on Saturday in the Washington Capitals 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, bringing the 39-year-old within 25 goals of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.
Bruins beat Capitals, hold Washington to season-low 11 shots
Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins killed a five-minute penalty without allowing a shot on goal on Monday night to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1.
Protas, Dubois help power Capitals past Kings
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night.
