Alex Ovechkin helps Capitals rally past Islanders to avoid sweep
Alex Ovechkin scored twice, including the go-ahead goal early in the third period, as Washington rallied from two goals down to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 Tuesday night and avoid a sweep in their first-round series.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice, including the go-ahead goal early in the third period, as Washington rallied from two goals down to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 Tuesday night and avoid a sweep in their first-round series.
Islanders beat Capitals 2-1 in OT, take 3-0 lead in series
Mathew Barzal scored 4:28 into overtime, lifting the New York Islanders to a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday.
Mathew Barzal scored 4:28 into overtime, lifting the New York Islanders to a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday.
Josh Bailey helps Islanders rally to beat Capitals 4-2 in Game 1
Josh Bailey scored a shorthanded goal 6:52 into the third period and the New York Islanders overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Wednesday in a hard-hitting opener to the first-round playoff series.
Josh Bailey scored a shorthanded goal 6:52 into the third period and the New York Islanders overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Wednesday in a hard-hitting opener to the first-round playoff series.
Washington Capitals face Trotz, Islanders in first round
Barry Trotz famously told the then-defending champion Washington Capitals two years ago any future title runs would go through Long Island.
Barry Trotz famously told the then-defending champion Washington Capitals two years ago any future title runs would go through Long Island.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin welcomes second child
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, are celebrating their second baby on Wednesday morning.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, are celebrating their second baby on Wednesday morning.
Washington Capitals place Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers; plan to terminate contract
The Washington Capitals have placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers. The team released a statement Friday saying they did so for the purpose of terminating his contract.
The Washington Capitals have placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers. The team released a statement Friday saying they did so for the purpose of terminating his contract.
NHL condemns remarks made by Washington Capitals' Leipsic in private chat
The National Hockey League is condemning "misogynistic" and "reprehensible" comments made by Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic and Florida Panthers forward Jack Rodewald in a private group chat on Instagram.
The National Hockey League is condemning "misogynistic" and "reprehensible" comments made by Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic and Florida Panthers forward Jack Rodewald in a private group chat on Instagram.
Division race tightens as Caps fall to Flyers 5-2 in DC
The Washington Capitals’ hold on the Metropolitan Division got a little looser Wednesday night when they lost 5-2 to Philadelphia on their home ice.
The Washington Capitals’ hold on the Metropolitan Division got a little looser Wednesday night when they lost 5-2 to Philadelphia on their home ice.
Capitals, Wizards team up to raise nearly $20K for Kobe Bryant foundation
The District is showing the Mamba’s legacy some love.
The District is showing the Mamba’s legacy some love.
Caps' Alex Ovechkin joins hockey's all-time greats with historic 700th goal
The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin joined the NHL's all-time greats Saturday after scoring a historic 700th career goal.
The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin joined the NHL's all-time greats Saturday after scoring a historic 700th career goal.
Alex Ovechkin honors Kobe Bryant by wearing No. 24 jersey before Washington Capitals game
Alex Ovechkin honored late NBA star Kobe Bryant by wearing his jersey number during warmups Wednesday.
Alex Ovechkin honored late NBA star Kobe Bryant by wearing his jersey number during warmups Wednesday.
Washington Capitals sign Nicklas Backstrom for 5-year, $46M deal
The Washington Capitals have signed Nicklas Backstrom for the long term, agreeing to a $46 million, five-year contract extension on Tuesday.
The Washington Capitals have signed Nicklas Backstrom for the long term, agreeing to a $46 million, five-year contract extension on Tuesday.
‘District of Champions:’ Nationals take honorary Zamboni ride at Caps game
The Washington Nationals are still taking victory laps in the wake of their historic World Series Championship win last week – and last night they had a chance to do it in style, riding the Zamboni at the Washington Capitals game.
The Washington Nationals are still taking victory laps in the wake of their historic World Series Championship win last week – and last night they had a chance to do it in style, riding the Zamboni at the Washington Capitals game.
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals celebrate Nationals’ World Series victory, offer fountain recommendations
It really is the District of Champions: In the past two years, the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics have claimed titles for DC, and now, the Washington Nationals have bestowed another championship honor on the city.
It really is the District of Champions: In the past two years, the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics have claimed titles for DC, and now, the Washington Nationals have bestowed another championship honor on the city.
Washington Capitals debut new team dog: Captain
The Capitals have a new Captain.
The Capitals have a new Captain.
Vrana scores in OT, Capitals beat Blues 3-2 in opener
Jakub Vrana scored at 2:51 of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.
Jakub Vrana scored at 2:51 of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.
Capitals' Kuznetsov suspended three games by NHL
Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended without pay for three regular-season games by the NHL for inappropriate conduct, less than a month after he was banned from playing for Russia for four years because of a positive test for cocaine.
Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended without pay for three regular-season games by the NHL for inappropriate conduct, less than a month after he was banned from playing for Russia for four years because of a positive test for cocaine.
Washington Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov banned from International Ice Hockey Federation for 4 years
(AP) -- Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the world championship and has been banned from the Russian national team for four years.
(AP) -- Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine at the world championship and has been banned from the Russian national team for four years.
Caps Orpik retires after 15 NHL seasons, 2 Stanley Cup titles
Brooks Orpik called it a career Tuesday after 15 bruising NHL seasons in which he established himself as a big-hitting, shutdown defenseman and won the Stanley Cup twice.
Brooks Orpik called it a career Tuesday after 15 bruising NHL seasons in which he established himself as a big-hitting, shutdown defenseman and won the Stanley Cup twice.
Caps Orpik retires after 15 NHL seasons, 2 Stanley Cup titles
Brooks Orpik called it a career Tuesday after 15 bruising NHL seasons in which he established himself as a big-hitting, shutdown defenseman and won the Stanley Cup twice.
Brooks Orpik called it a career Tuesday after 15 bruising NHL seasons in which he established himself as a big-hitting, shutdown defenseman and won the Stanley Cup twice.