Brooks Laich congratulates former teammate Nicklas Backstrom on 500th career assist
Saturday night at Canadian Tire Centre, Nicklas Backstrom registered his 500th career assist on TJ Oshie's 13th goal of the season. The…
Alex Ovechkin ties Jaromir Jagr for most overtime goals in NHL history
Tuesday night at Verizon Center, Alex Ovechkin gave the Capitals a thrilling 6-5 overtime win. He also accomplished some more history. The…
Alex Ovechkin scores career goal no. 542, passing Stan Mikita for 30th all time
Don't look now, but Alex Ovechkin is now only six points away from 1,000 after tallying career goal number 542. Ovechkin scored…
Evgeny Kuznetsov becomes the fourth fastest Caps player to notch 100 assists
Evgeny Kuznetsov played in his 206th career game tonight as a Capital and - just like Alex Ovechkin - hit a milestone.…
Alex Ovechkin becomes 18th player all time to score 200 power-play goals
Over the last few days, we've done a lot of research about the Caps power play. Peter wrote about how the Caps'…
Jakub Vrana scores first NHL goal: ‘It’s the greatest feeling’
We've got a milestone alert, people. 2014 first-round pick Jakub Vrana just scored his first NHL goal and he can thank Evgeny…
Zach Sanford scores first professional goal
On a night where a franchise record 20,662 stuffed animals were donated to charity, the Hershey Bears organization also saw a milestone…
Alex Ovechkin is now tied for the most hat tricks in the NHL since the 1995-96 season
We have now reached the point in Alex Ovechkin's legendary career where almost every goal he scores and almost every point he…
With Jets overtime winner, Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky in game-winning goals
Alex Ovechkin was totally electric in overtime. After the Caps blew a three-goal lead, Washington's captain carried his team out of Verizon…
Zach Sanford poses with his milestone first NHL point puck
21-year-old Zach Sanford registered his first NHL point of his young career Sunday, tallying a secondary assist on Brett Connolly's first goal…
Zach Sanford tallies first NHL point on Brett Connolly’s first goal as a Capital
Milestone alert! Brett Connolly just scored his first goal as a Washington Capital and Zach Sanford registered his first NHL point on…
NHL Referee Kelly Sutherland honored at Verizon Center for officiating 1000th career game
The Washington Capitals hosted a pregame ceremony Saturday for longtime NHL Official Kelly Sutherland. The 45-year-old Sutherland was officiating in his 1000th…
Alex Ovechkin is now one game-winning goal shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s career mark
While Jaromir Jagr got all the headlines Thursday after scoring his 750th career goal, Alex Ovechkin quietly made some history of his…
A mulleted Jaromir Jagr just became the third player of all time to score 750 goals
Former Capital Jaromir Jagr just hit a milestone against the Capitals. The 44-year-old Jagr became the third player of all time to…
Philipp Grubauer notches first career NHL shutout, awarded ‘Will Over Skill’ robe
Tuesday night, Philipp Grubauer posted his first-ever shutout in a 3-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche. While it was technically Braden Holtby's…
Mike Green scores first career hat trick during Red Wings final home opener at Joe Louis Arena
Former Capital Mike Green just scored his first career hat trick on a historic night. During the Red Wings final home opener…
Alex Ovechkin on Becoming the Franchise Leader in Playoff Points: ‘I Don’t Care’
Photo: Len Redkoles Monday night during Game Three, Alex Ovechkin scored two goals and tallied an assist on a John Carlson power…
Alex Ovechkin Ties Dale Hunter For Franchise Lead in Playoff Points
He hid behind the official. Alex Ovechkin just notched his second playoff goal, and Steve Mason is starting to think heavy hockey…
Justin Williams’ Mother Poofs Hair, Son Jaxon Calls Dad His ‘Hero’ During 1000 Game Tribute Video
Three-time Stanley Cup champion Justin Williams was honored Sunday night at Verizon Center ahead of his 1000th career NHL game against the…
Alex Ovechkin Scores 50 Goals for Seventh Time (GIF)
Photo: Jared Silber Alex Ovechkin has hit the 50 goal mark. Again. With an even strength one-timer from his office, Alex Ovechkin…
