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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Breaking the Caps Curse: FOX 5 helps the Washington Capitals move toward the Stanley Cup
We can’t let our Washington Capitals collapse in the playoffs again - so Allison, Holly, and Tucker broke out the cauldron, the magic potions and the book of spells to break the 'Caps Curse.'
Penguins top Capitals 3-2 to take 2-1 series lead
Patric Hornqvist and Tom Kuhnhackl scored a minute apart in the first period, Matt Murray stopped 47 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins took control of their Eastern Conference semifinal with a 3-2 win in Game 3 on Monday.
Capitals shut out by Flyers 2-0 in Game 5
Michal Neuvirth made a playoff career-high 44 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 2-0 in Game 5 on Friday night to stay alive in their first-round series.
Capitals unable to close out Flyers, lose 2-1 in Game 4
Michal Neuvirth stopped 31 shots in his first start of the playoff series, helping the Philadelphia Flyers stave off a sweep with a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
Ovechkin scores twice in Capitals' 6-1 Game 3 rout of Flyers
Alex Ovechkin scored twice, Braden Holtby had 31 saves and the Washington Capitals moved one game closer to a sweep in their first-round playoff series with a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
DC newborns geared up for Capitals' Stanley Cup Playoff run
Many Washington Capitals fans are really pumped up for the team's run towards the Stanley Cup. And a couple of Washington D.C. hospitals are making sure that everyone is gearing up for the playoff excitement, even those just entering this world.
Capitals shut out Flyers 2-0 in Game 1
Special teams made a special impact for the Washington Capitals in their first playoff game.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin takes his chances on Powerball
Even though Alex Ovechkin makes $10 million a year playing for the Washington Capitals, he can't pass up the chance to try to win the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot.
Caps' power play comes through in 4-2 win over Lightning
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Jason Chimera scored a power-play goal and had an assist during another man advantage to help the Washington Capitals win 4-2 over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday.
Kuznetsov, Orlov lead Capitals over Jets 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Evgeny Kuznetsov had one goal and two assists and Dmitry Orlov broke a tie late in the second period to lift the Washington Capitals over the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 Wednesday night for their third straight win.
12-year-old cancer survivor provides inspiration for Capitals during practice visit
Sam Becker was playing hooky from school on Tuesday, but it was for a good reason. The Washington Capitals invited the 12-year-old to experience their practice up close. Sam’s inspirational battle against Ewing's sarcoma, a form of bone cancer, has made an impression and put life into perspective for those who wear the Capitals uniform.
Download your sign to support 'Hockey Fights Cancer' at Wednesday's Capitals game
The Washington Capitals will be wearing a special patch during Wednesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and it’s all part of the NHL'S 'Hockey Fights Cancer' campaign.
Engagements highlight offseason for Caps' Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich
Another hockey season is about to begin for the Washington Capitals and expectations are very high for this year's team that finished a win away from the conference finals last season. But for Alex Ovechkin and Brooks Laich, the offseason allowed them to rest their bodies while preparing help the Caps prepare for a Stanley Cup run. The summer also ushered in a major milestone as they both got engaged off the ice.