Capitals keep their playoff hopes alive for another day: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals live to fight another day. A regulation loss would have killed their playoff dreams, but instead, they picked up…
Capitals embrace Alex Ovechkin’s legacy in potential final game in Washington: ‘What he’s done for this city, you can’t really put into words’
WASHINGTON, DC — The cheers began before the puck had even dropped. With Alex Ovechkin waiting until the summer to decide whether…
Capitals playoff scenarios with 1 game left: Here are their only paths to the postseason
The Washington Capitals' victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday was huge. With a regulation loss, they would have been eliminated from…
Evgeni Malkin doesn’t believe that Alex Ovechkin is retiring after this season: ‘He’s back next year, for sure. He’s still hungry.’
Evgeni Malkin doesn't believe Alex Ovechkin is going anywhere just yet. After an emotional game full of fanfare that could be Ovechkin's…
Alex Ovechkin waves off Penguins’ handshake line in possible final game against Pittsburgh: ‘Thanks for them to wait out there’
Alex Ovechkin may have just given the biggest sign yet that his mind is not truly made up about whether he is…
Alex Ovechkin to Capitals fans: ‘We need you guys in Columbus to support us and give us an energy’
Alex Ovechkin was named the 1st Star in what could have been the final home game of his NHL career. After being…
Still alive! Caps beat Penguins 3-0! Sid and Ovi’s last meeting?
For the 100th time in history, Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals faced off against Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins. Maybe it was the last…
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby take opening faceoff in potential final matchup
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby are playing in their 100th career game against each other, regular season and playoffs combined. Dylan Strome…
Alex Ovechkin poses for legendary photo with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang before potential final game against Penguins
The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins made sure to make what could be a historic game special from the very beginning. Ahead…
Live blog: Washington Capitals defeat Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 in what could be Alex Ovechkin’s final home game
Today's a BIG one. The Capitals need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. It's also Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby's…
Pierre-Luc Dubois and Rasmus Sandin listed as game-time decisions, Logan Thompson to start for Capitals
The Washington Capitals have a couple of lineup question marks heading into Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pierre-Luc Dubois and Rasmus…
Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin set for 100th meeting in what could be final showdown against each other
The 100th all-time meeting, regular season and playoffs combined, between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby will happen after all. After being held…
Evgeny Kuznetsov stretchered off ice after taking hit during KHL playoff game with Salavat Yulaev
Evgeny Kuznetsov had a scary moment during Sunday's KHL playoff game between his Salavat Yulaev and Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. After advancing the puck…
Capitals recall goaltender Clay Stevenson, send Mitch Gibson back to Hershey
The Washington Capitals have swapped goaltenders with the AHL's Hershey Bears. After serving as Logan Thompson's backup for two games, Mitch Gibson…
Dominating against the Penguins’ substitution squad: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals needed a win on Saturday afternoon and got just that. Against what amounted to the Pittsburgh Penguins' B-Team, the…
Evgeni Malkin plays hallway hockey at Alex Ovechkin’s house after traveling for Capitals-Penguins game in DC
The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins matched up on Saturday afternoon in the first of back-to-back games against each other. Washington took…
Capitals playoff scenarios: How Washington can still make the postseason with two games left
The Washington Capitals did what they needed to do against the Pittsburgh Penguins to stay in playoff contention, but unfortunately, two of…
Tom Wilson records rare franchise feat with back-to-back 30-goal seasons: ‘He’s been a driver for us all year’
While Alex Ovechkin celebrated what could be his final game in Pittsburgh, Tom Wilson quietly reached a milestone of his own. Wilson…
Did Alex Ovechkin want to pass up his empty-netter against Pittsburgh today so that his final goal is on a goalie?
Alex Ovechkin is one of the most unselfish players in NHL history, known around the league as a guy who celebrates his…
Alex Ovechkin scores 929th career goal with empty-netter against Pittsburgh
Alex Ovechkin left Penguins fans with a parting gift in what could be his final NHL game in Pittsburgh. Ovechkin tallied his…
