Washington Capitals now just 1 point out of playoff spot after defeating Buffalo Sabres
The Washington Capitals' regulation victory over the Buffalo Sabres has done the improbable: fully clawed them back into the Eastern Conference playoff…
Andrew Cristall scores first professional hat trick, Ilya Protas explodes for six points in Hershey’s 8-1 blowout win over Hartford
Andrew Cristall and Ilya Protas tore apart the Hartford Wolf Pack on Saturday night. The two Hershey Bears rookies and top Washington…
Three teams ahead of Capitals in Eastern Conference playoff race all lose in regulation before their game against Sabres
The Washington Capitals' dwindling playoff chances got a small boost before puck drop against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. Three teams…
Happy 894-iversary! Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career goal and tied Wayne Gretzky one year ago today.
One year ago today, one of the greatest games in Washington Capitals history was played at Capital One Arena. Against the Chicago…
Logan Thompson to make 10th straight start against Sabres: ‘Logan’s earned the opportunity to play in these games’
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals are leaning hard on Logan Thompson in their last-ditch run at a playoff spot. Thompson will…
Aliaksei Protas spoke to Nic Dowd about unfortunate head collision that led to injury: ‘He’s feeling way better now in terms of how the face looks’
Aliaksei Protas was involved in an unfortunate collision with former Washington Capitals teammate Nic Dowd during a recent game against the Vegas…
Aliaksei Protas to return, Capitals to make changes to forward lines for Sabres game
The Washington Capitals got a sight for sore eyes as Aliaksei Protas was a full participant in the team's morning skate on…
Inside Out Classic will turn Capitals vs. Rangers into real-time animated game inspired by popular Disney-Pixar movies
The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers will face off on national television Sunday, April 5, at 7 pm. But so too…
Tatyana Ovechkina on her son Alex Ovechkin playing another season in NHL: ‘If he has the desire, the health, and the ability, then why not continue playing?’
If Alex Ovechkin needed approval from his mother, Tatyana Ovechkina, to play another season in the NHL, he's got it. The Washington…
Ivan Miroshnichenko heads puck out of midair like a soccer player, generates scoring chance
Ivan Miroshnichenko used his head (literally) to create a scoring chance. Late in the first period against the New Jersey Devils, Capitals…
Cole Hutson scores first NHL goal against a goalie in loss to Devils. His brother Lane: ‘It was pretty sick.’
Cole Hutson scored his first goal with a goaltender in the net during the Washington Capitals' 7-3 loss to the New Jersey…
Alex Ovechkin trades puck to young Capitals fan for bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
Alex Ovechkin may not be a general manager, but he did some wheeling and dealing at Monday's Washington Capitals practice. The NHL's…
Capitals’ slim playoff chances dwindle after 7-3 loss to Devils: ‘To come out with nothing stings’
The Washington Capitals’ playoff hopes took a dagger on Thursday night. Two days earlier, they’d beaten the Philadelphia Flyers to move just…
Evgeny Kuznetsov scores tying goal with 4.5 seconds left in regulation, sets up game-winner in double OT to send Salavat Yulaev to 2nd round of KHL playoffs
Evgeny Kuznetsov just had his biggest game since returning to the KHL. With Salavat Yulaev owning a 3-2 first-round series lead over…
Capitals to stick with same lineup against Devils, Logan Thompson to play in 200th career game
The Washington Capitals have made the quick trip north to take on the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. After winning three…
John Tortorella was calling Nic Dowd by the wrong name in his first game as Golden Knights head coach
John Tortorella was behind the bench for his first game as Vegas Golden Knights head coach on Monday night. Hired to replace…
Nicklas Backstrom unsure if he’ll continue hockey career after Brynäs eliminated from SHL playoffs: ‘It’s a tough question right now’
Nicklas Backstrom's return season in the SHL has ended sooner than he would have wished. Backstrom and the rest of Brynäs IF…
Alex Ovechkin hopes his hockey museum in Russia will open in 2027, says jersey swaps have nothing to do with him retiring
Alex Ovechkin has long spoken about the museum of hockey memorabilia he plans to open in his native Moscow, Russia. In a…
John Carlson meets up with former Capitals teammate Dmitry Orlov after Ducks-Sharks game
A reunion of former longtime Washington Capitals defensemen took place in Southern California on Wednesday night. John Carlson, dealt by the Capitals…
Alex Ovechkin reportedly not interested in a farewell tour, liked how Wayne Gretzky announced retirement ahead of final regular-season game
Alex Ovechkin has made it clear he's going to decide on whether he will or will not continue his NHL career on…
