Capitals control play but can’t control final scoreline: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals earned just one point on their quick two-game road trip against Western Conference competition. The team's latest loss, a…
After final game as rivals, Alex Ovechkin leads Capitals back onto the ice for handshake line with Marc-André Fleury: ‘It’s well-deserved for him’
The Washington Capitals took time to bid farewell to Marc-André Fleury after playing the Minnesota Wild for the last time in the…
Wild beat Caps 4-2 as power play nears absolute zero
The Washington Capitals played well visiting the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night, but playing well doesn't guarantee goals. Star power did not…
Alex Ovechkin goes to sushi bar with Kirill Kaprizov before Caps-Wild game
Kirill Kaprizov, the Minnesota Wild's Russian superstar, took fellow countryman Alex Ovechkin to a sushi bar on Wednesday. The two long-time friends…
Live updates: Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center
The Washington Capitals are back in action Thursday night as they take on the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul. The Capitals are…
Marc-Andre Fleury happy he won’t be goaltender to give up Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal: ‘I definitely didn’t want to be the guy’
The Washington Capitals are in St. Paul to take on the Minnesota Wild. Caps captain Alex Ovechkin enters the game just six…
Brandon Duhaime promises no pranks on the way for ex-Minnesota Wild teammate Marc-Andre Fleury: ‘I’ve learned my lesson’
In 2024, then-Colorado Avalanche right winger Brandon Duhaime told reporters "the white flag is coming up," indicating his years-long prank war with Minnesota…
Capitals are lucky to earn loser’s point against Wild: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals stole a point from a shorthanded Minnesota Wild team on Thursday night. Although Washington is not playing their best…
Marc-André Fleury looks back on decades-long rivalry with Alex Ovechkin: ‘I feel fortunate I was able to play in his time’
WASHINGTON, DC -- Marc-André Fleury knows better than most just what Alex Ovechkin is capable of. Ovechkin has scored on Fleury more…
Skills competition sees Washington fall on home ice: Wild beat Capitals 4-3 (SO)
The Minnesota Wild came to DC for their sole visit of the season on Thursday night. The Capitals tried to make what…
Alex Ovechkin scores again on Marc-Andre Fleury for 871st career goal, now 23 away from Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record
Alex Ovechkin is another step closer to history after tormenting his good friend Marc-Andre Fleury for perhaps the final time. During a…
Live updates: Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild at Capital One Arena
The Washington Capitals, fresh off their New Year's Eve victory over the Boston Bruins, will play their first game of 2025. And…
Marc-André Fleury to start in final game in Washington: ‘When he moves on to the next chapter, the game will miss him’
Nearly 19 years after first playing in Washington, Marc-André Fleury will get the start for the Minnesota Wild in his final game…
Minnesota Wild will be without Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon against Capitals
The Minnesota Wild will have neither superstar Kirill Kaprizov nor captain Jared Spurgeon in their lineup against the Washington Capitals on Thursday…
Marcus Foligno furious with Garnet Hathaway’s antics in Wild’s 7-5 loss to Flyers: ‘[It’s] what he has to do to stay relevant in this league’
Garnet Hathaway is never too far from inflammatory on-ice behavior. The Philadelphia Flyers forward found himself embroiled in more heated shenanigans against…
Every team in the NHL plays on Tuesday night with staggered start times. It’s 40 hours of hockey during a 7.5-hour span.
Hockey fans who enjoy accidentally imprinting the shape of their buttocks onto their couches have much to be excited about on Tuesday.…
Goalie Goal: Filip Gustavsson scores 18th goal by a goaltender in NHL history
For just the 18th time in NHL history, the guy scoring the goal was wearing pillows all over his body. Going yard…
Winnipeg Jets go Gamer Mode on Minnesota Wild by pulling goalie in the first period
Slowly but surely, hockey strategy is evolving. Modern rosters are optimized to find hidden value and complementary skillsets. Speed and puck movement…
Matt Hendricks named general manager of Iowa Wild
Former Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks got a big promotion on Wednesday. The Minnesota Wild named the 11-year NHL veteran the new…
Alex Ovechkin included in custom painting gifted to Marc-Andre Fleury from Penguins to celebrate 1,000th career game
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury had quite the special night on Friday and Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin somehow snuck his way…
