Capitals without injured Nicklas Backstrom for Game 6
The Washington Capitals will have to try and knock the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the playoffs without center Nicklas Backstrom.
The Washington Capitals will have to try and knock the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the playoffs without center Nicklas Backstrom.
Penguins hold Ovechkin without shot, even series with Capitals
Jake Guentzel scored twice to push his playoff total to a league-leading 10, Matt Murray stopped 20 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 4 to even their tense Eastern Conference semifinal on Thursday night.
Jake Guentzel scored twice to push his playoff total to a league-leading 10, Matt Murray stopped 20 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 4 to even their tense Eastern Conference semifinal on Thursday night.
Capitals forward Tom Wilson suspended 3 games
The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson three games on Wednesday for an illegal hit on Pittsburgh's Zach Aston-Reese.
The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson three games on Wednesday for an illegal hit on Pittsburgh's Zach Aston-Reese.
Capitals blow 2-goal lead, lose to Penguins 3-2 in Game 1
Patric Hornqvist, Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel scored in a 4:49 span to help the Pittsburgh Penguins rally to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the second-round series.
Patric Hornqvist, Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel scored in a 4:49 span to help the Pittsburgh Penguins rally to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the second-round series.
Capitals advance with 6-3 win over Blue Jackets in Game 6
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and Braden Holtby had 35 saves as the Washington Capitals advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 6 on Monday night.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and Braden Holtby had 35 saves as the Washington Capitals advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 6 on Monday night.
Caps top Blue Jackets 4-1 to even series at 2 games each
Game 4 lacked the intensity of the three before it, and no overtime heroics were necessary. Instead, the workmanlike Washington Capitals turned in their most complete game of the playoffs, putting away the Columbus Blue Jackets to tie their series at two games apiece.
Game 4 lacked the intensity of the three before it, and no overtime heroics were necessary. Instead, the workmanlike Washington Capitals turned in their most complete game of the playoffs, putting away the Columbus Blue Jackets to tie their series at two games apiece.
Capitals beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in double OT, pull to 2-1 in series
Lars Eller scored in the second overtime period and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in Game 3 on Tuesday night to tighten up the their first-round playoff series.
Lars Eller scored in the second overtime period and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in Game 3 on Tuesday night to tighten up the their first-round playoff series.
Alex Ovechkin joins NHL's exclusive 600-goal club
Alex Ovechkin has become the 20th player in NHL history to score 600 goals.
Alex Ovechkin has become the 20th player in NHL history to score 600 goals.
Workers begin to set up ice rink at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for Capitals' Stadium Series game
FOX 5's Gary McGrady reports.
FOX 5's Gary McGrady reports.
Chicago hockey fans ejected for racilally-charged chant at Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly
This wasn't the first time Devante Smith-Pelly has had racial taunts directed at him during a hockey game.
This wasn't the first time Devante Smith-Pelly has had racial taunts directed at him during a hockey game.
Hockey fans join Capitals players at 'On the Ice with the Caps' event
Some hockey fans got a real treat as they got a chance to skate with some of their favorite Washington Capitals players.
Some hockey fans got a real treat as they got a chance to skate with some of their favorite Washington Capitals players.
Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins visit President Trump at White House
The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins visited President Donald Trump at the White House.
The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins visited President Donald Trump at the White House.
Capitals re-sign T.J. Oshie to 8-year, $46 million deal
The Washington Capitals have re-signed right winger T.J. Oshie to a $46 million, eight-year contract.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed right winger T.J. Oshie to a $46 million, eight-year contract.
Penguins' Crosby out with concussion, will miss Game 4 vs. Caps
Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with another concussion and will miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against Washington.
Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with another concussion and will miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against Washington.
Desperate Capitals go back to Holtby for Game 3 vs. Penguins
Desperate times called for a players-only meeting in the Washington Capitals' locker room after they fell behind 2-0 in their second-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Desperate times called for a players-only meeting in the Washington Capitals' locker room after they fell behind 2-0 in their second-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Capitals rooftop yoga, ticket hunts, playoff babies help keep postseason excitement alive
The Washington Capitals have pushed passed the Toronto Maple Leafs and are now getting ready to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round of the NHL playoffs.
The Washington Capitals have pushed passed the Toronto Maple Leafs and are now getting ready to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round of the NHL playoffs.
Win Washington Capitals playoff tickets in team bobblehead hunt
The Washington Capitals are giving fans a chance to win playoff tickets during a bobblehead hunt. The team has hidden 40 'BobbleBeast' bobbleheads in different neighborhoods around the DMV.
The Washington Capitals are giving fans a chance to win playoff tickets during a bobblehead hunt. The team has hidden 40 'BobbleBeast' bobbleheads in different neighborhoods around the DMV.
Newborn 'playoff babies' #RockTheRed for Washington Capitals post-season run
The Washington Capitals are primed for the playoffs and so are the newborn babies at one of D.C.'s biggest hospitals.
The Washington Capitals are primed for the playoffs and so are the newborn babies at one of D.C.'s biggest hospitals.
SEASON OVER: Caps eliminated after 4-3 OT loss to Penguins in Game 6
Nick Bonino put a rebound past Braden Holtby 6:32 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night to wrap up the hotly contested Eastern Conference semifinal in six games.
Nick Bonino put a rebound past Braden Holtby 6:32 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night to wrap up the hotly contested Eastern Conference semifinal in six games.
Capitals lose to Penguins 3-2 in OT; trail series 3-1
Patric Hornqvist beat Braden Holtby between the legs 2:31 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the second-round series.
Patric Hornqvist beat Braden Holtby between the legs 2:31 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the second-round series.