Hurricanes top Capitals, 5-2, in game 4 of second-round playoff series

Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Capitals beat Hurricanes in game 2 of second-round series, 3-1

The Washington Capitals won game two in their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night as they chase the Stanley Cup.

Washington Capitals face Carolina Hurricanes for Round 2 Game 1 NHL Playoffs

The Washington Capitals return to the ice Tuesday night to play host to the Carolina Hurricanes in the teams' opening tilt of their second round match-up.

Capitals fans celebrate second playoff win against Canadiens

Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven first-round series.

Ovechkin scores 1st playoff overtime goal as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 1

Alex Ovechkin scored the first playoff overtime goal of his NHL career to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night.

Washington Capitals playoff tickets: Team announced limited number of first round seats

A limited number of tickets for the Washington Capitals' Eastern Conference First Round playoff games are now available, the team announced Thursday. Fans can purchase seats for Game 1, Game 2, and, if necessary, Game 5 and Game 7 via Ticketmaster.com..

Which active NHL players are closest to Alex Ovechkin in career goals?

Alex Ovechkin has achieved what many thought impossible: the "Great 8" broke Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding NHL goals record on Sunday, scoring the 895th goal of his career. But how long will he reign as the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer?

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record

Alex Ovechkin has become the NHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer, surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s long-held record of 894 goals.

Capitals fans celebrate Ovechkin's record-breaking goal
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Capitals fans across the DMV celebrated Sunday afternoon when Alexander Ovechkin scored a goal that put him ahead of Wayne Gretzky. The Caps key player reach 895 goals with his shot against the New York Islanders.

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring record
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The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin exceeded the NHL's all-time scoring goal of 895 Sunday afternoon, scoring one goal against the New York Islanders Sunday.

Who is Alex Ovechkin's wife? What to know about Anastasia Shubskaya

Capitals hockey player Alex Ovechkin just made history on Sunday, beating Wayne Gretzy's record as the NHL's all-time goalscorer. 

Ovechkin ties Gretzky record on home ice

Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career.