Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, records three points in Capitals’ 6-3 win over Penguins: ‘I’m really happy’
Ilya Protas followed up his NHL debut with what will surely go down as one of the most memorable games of a…
Rasmus Sandin leaves Penguins game in serious pain after Justin Brazeau hip check
Not only did the Washington Capitals lose Pierre-Luc Dubois to injury, but Rasmus Sandin left the team's 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh…
Alex Ovechkin receives standing ovation from Penguins fans, named 1st Star in what could be final game in Pittsburgh
Alex Ovechkin played what may have been his final game in Pittsburgh and was saluted by fans who used to loudly boo…
Caps beat Penguins 6-3 to stay alive in Ilya Protas’s statement game
The Washington Capitals needed that win over the Pittsburgh Penguins so badly. In a Saturday afternoon roadie, the Caps grabbed a lead…
Pierre-Luc Dubois leaves Capitals game against Penguins after suffering upper-body injury
Pierre-Luc Dubois played just 7:02 of ice time against the Pittsburgh Penguins before leaving Saturday's game early due to injury. The 27-year-old…
Washington Capitals officially eliminated from Eastern Conference’s second wild card spot
The Washington Capitals' only path to the playoffs now is through the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals (89 standings points) were officially eliminated…
Ilya Protas to play in second NHL game against Penguins, Charlie Lindgren still unable to serve as Capitals backup
The Washington Capitals are running it back against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. After downing the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 earlier this…
Live blog: Washington Capitals beat Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3
It's another must-win game for the Caps as they travel to Pittsburgh to begin a home-and-home, back-to-back this weekend. The matinee begins…
Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang all being held out of Saturday’s game against Capitals after Penguins clinched playoff spot
The Pittsburgh Penguins don't seem to care about anyone's dreams of nostalgia during Saturday's game against the Washington Capitals. In what was…
Alex Ovechkin has been signing a lot of autographs behind the scenes for his Capitals teammates and other NHL stars: ‘There’s always something waiting in his stall’
Alex Ovechkin autographed a lot of keepsakes for his Washington Capitals teammates after breaking the NHL goals record last season. The practice…
Cole Hutson named a First Team All-American in second straight season for Boston University
Cole Hutson has already played 11 NHL games with the Washington Capitals, but he received his final major NCAA recognition on Friday…
Max Scherzer attends Capitals game against Maple Leafs in Toronto to see Alex Ovechkin play ‘one more time’
Max Scherzer was in the building to watch the Washington Capitals shut out the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. The 41-year-old…
Tom Wilson says huge hit on Jack McBain was not payback for breaking Alex Ovechkin’s leg
Alex Ovechkin's first appearance at Delta Center on November 18, 2024, was one of the most notable games of his career --…
Alex Ovechkin reflects on rivalry with Sidney Crosby ahead of potential last matchup: ‘It’s history, what we have for 20 years’
ARLINGTON, VA — Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby have defined an era of hockey. The pair entered the NHL in 2005 with…
Washington Capitals announce ‘GR8NESS’ towel giveaway ahead of what could be Alex Ovechkin’s final home game
While Alex Ovechkin says he's not making a decision on his NHL future until the summer, the Washington Capitals are making Sunday's…
Alex Ovechkin named Washington Capitals’ nominee for 2026 King Clancy Memorial Trophy
The Washington Capitals announced Alex Ovechkin as their nominee for the 2026 King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Friday. The trophy is awarded annually…
Cole Hutson on his embarrassed reaction after realizing he could have passed empty-net goal to Ilya Protas: ‘I feel like I owe him one now’
Cole Hutson found himself in a funny spot during Wednesday night's Capitals-Maple Leafs game. The 19-year-old defender was thrilled to score his…
John Carlson scores first career hat trick with Ducks after never doing so in 1,143 games with Capitals
John Carlson, in his 17th career NHL season, scored his first career hat trick for the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Carlson…
Second wild card becoming implausible for Capitals, path to Metropolitan Division’s third spot more viable
The Washington Capitals appear to have only one viable road to the playoffs remaining. And because of a Philadelphia Flyers' regulation loss…
Chris Patrick confirms Capitals offseason plans center on trade market: ‘We had to have as many different pieces that we can use to get somebody’
The Washington Capitals have sought to add a difference maker to their forward group for the better part of two years. To…
