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…
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…
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…
Ryan Leonard becomes eighth Capitals rookie to score 20 goals in a season, earns $250k performance bonus
Ryan Leonard has found another level as the Washington Capitals' games have grown in importance late in the season. The rookie winger…
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…
