Alex Ovechkin moves into 5th place on NHL goals list as Capitals beat Rangers 5-1 in opener
Alex Ovechkin moved a couple of steps closer to Wayne Gretzky's goals record, Hendrix Lapierre scored the first of his NHL career and the Washington Capitals made their season opener a great one for scoring instead of fighting.
Capitals host Rangers in season opener at Capital One Arena tonight
The Washington Capitals will open the season on their home ice tonight when they take on the New York Rangers.
Washington Capitals introduce new team dog Biscuit
The Washington Capitals have announced the newest member of the team -- a 9-week-old puppy named Biscuit.
Washington Capitals re-sign captain Alex Ovechkin to five-year contract
The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a five-year, $47.5 million contract.
Washington Capitals announce 2021-22 regular season schedule
The Washington Capitals announced their 2021-22 regular-season schedule on Friday beginning with a three-game homestand, including a home opener against the New York Rangers on October 13 at Capital One Arena.
Washington Capitals release 2021-22 preseason schedule
The Washington Capitals have released their 2021-22 preseason schedule which will feature six games against three opponents and includes three games at Capital One Arena.
Washington Capitals honor health care workers in first game with fans back in stands
The Washington Capitals honored health care workers – and gave fans a win during their first game back in the stands Tuesday night at Capital One Arena.
Capitals, Wizards release ticketing info as Capitol One Arena, Nationals Park expand fan capacity
Nationals Park will be able to expand fan attendance to 25% and, for the first time since last year, fans will be able to attend Wizards and Capitals games.
DC sports fans wonder why stadium and arena seats aren’t being filled even with loosened restrictions
Every major league stadium has been letting fans in to start the season, but capacities vary, ranging from just over 1,000 to a bit over 40,000 people.
Capitals' Tom Wilson gets in-person hearing after hit on Bruins' Brandon Carlo
The hit sent Carlo to the hospital.
Capitals, Flyers game postponed Tuesday night due to COVID-19 concerns
Tonight’s Washington Capitals game against the Philadelphia Flyers will be postponed as a result of a second Flyers player entering the National Hockey League’s COVID Protocols.
Washington Capitals star Zdeno Chara’s hockey sticks accidentally sent to New Jersey man's home
Thousands of dollars worth of hockey sticks intended for Washington Capitals star Zdeno Chara ended up at the home of a New Jersey man earlier this week.
Alex Ovechkin on COVID list, Capitals fined $100K; Canes games off
Alex Ovechkin and three other Washington Capitals players were added to the NHL's COVID-19 list Wednesday and the team was fined $100,000 by the league for violating coronavirus protocols.
Washington Capitals announce 2020-21 regular season schedule
The National Hockey League today announced the 2020-21 regular-season schedule for its 31 member clubs. The Washington Capitals will play 56 games against East Division opponents and will open the season at KeyBank Center on Thursday, Jan. 14 against the Buffalo Sabres.
2021 'Caps at Home Calendar' features players in quarantine to benefit charity
The Washington Capitals have released a 2021 Caps at Home Calendar featuring photos of players in quarantine with all proceeds benefitting Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.
Washington Capitals hire Peter Laviolette's longtime assistant Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy joined Peter Laviolette's Washington Capitals coaching staff Wednesday, an expected move continuing the pair's partnership that has lasted for more than 15 years.
Henrik Lundqvist to Capitals, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agency
Henrik Lundqvist is joining a team he tormented in the playoffs for years, Braden Holtby is leaving the franchise he led to the Stanley Cup, and Anton Khudobin is staying home, after all.
Capitals select Hendrix Lapierre with first pick
The Washington Capitals selected Quebec native Hendrix Lapierre with the 22nd pick in the 2020 NHL Draft last night.
Washington Capitals tab Peter Laviolette as new head coach
Less than one month after the Washington Capitals fired head coach Todd Reirden in the wake of a second straight early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs, the team has tabbed a new man to take the reins.
Alex Ovechkin on cover of EA Sports NHL 21
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will become just the second player in league history to appear twice on the cover an EA Sports NHL game.