Washington Capitals begin new season against Bruins Wednesday at Capital One Arena
Excitement is in the air at Capital One Arena as the Washington Capitals prepare to get their new season started!
Capitals launch rally towel competition
The Washington Capitals are encouraging fans to design the team's next rally towel.
Capitals organist let go after 22 seasons
After 22 seasons, the Washington Capitals let go Bruce Anderson, the team's beloved organist.
Washington Capitals won't bring back live organist next season, ending 22-year run
It's the end of an era – Washington Capitals organ player Bruce Anderson will not be returning for the 2022-23 season, concluding a 22-year run with the team.
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis on plan to buy Nationals
FOX 5 asked Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis if he had any plans to buy the Nationals.
Colorado Avalanche sweep Edmonton Oilers, advance to Stanley Cup Final
The Colorado Avalanche head back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001. They will take on the winner of the Eastern Conference final between the New York Rangers and the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
Panthers beat Caps in OT thriller, win 1st playoff series since 1996
The Capitals have not won a playoff series since hoisting the Cup in 2018 and got knocked out in the first round at home for the third time in that span.
Capitals lose 5-3 after Panthers claw back from 3-goal deficit
The Florida Panthers escaped a three-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 and take a 3-2 lead in an Eastern Conference first-round series Wednesday night.
Panthers beat Capitals in overtime in Game 4, tie series
The “Comeback Cats” are back — in playoff form.
Capitals regain control of series with 6-1 win in game 3 over Panthers
The Washington Capitals bounced back Saturday by routing the Florida Panthers 6-1 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead.
Panthers punish Capitals 5-1 in Game 2 to even series
Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night to even the Eastern Conference first-round series at a game apiece.
Hockey Hall of Famer, Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur dies at age 70
Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur, who helped the Montreal Canadiens win five Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died at age 70.
Ovechkin now 3rd on NHL goals list, Caps beat Isles in shootout
Alex Ovechkin scored his 767th goal to pass Jaromir Jagr for third on the NHL career list in the Washington Capitals’ 4-3 shootout victory against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
NHL unveils new logo for Stanley Cup playoffs and Final
The NHL is unveiling a new logo for the Stanley Cup playoffs and Final that replaces the one used for the last 13 years. This new design features a realistic rendering of the Stanley Cup set against a championship banner.
Leesburg man arrested in Dubai, charged with killing Ashburn woman in 2021
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of a Leesburg man wanted in connection with the December 2021 homicide of 57-year-old Najat Chemlali Goode.
Alex Ovechkin addresses Russia invading Ukraine: 'Please, no more war'
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin addressed the media Friday after practice in Philadelphia. For the first time, he spoke publicly about his native country Russia invading Ukraine.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin tests positive for COVID-19
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the team.
Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, getting Congressional Gold Medal
Willie O’Ree suited up as the first Black player for the NHL 64 years ago, and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.
Washington Capitals celebrate "Caps Canines Night" with dogs named in honor of Bob Saget
The Washington Capitals hosted "Caps Canines Night" pawsented by Pedigree Foundation on Monday, Jan. 24, and several members of the team showed up with pups named in honor of the late comedian Bob Saget.
NHL's Black Hockey History Museum visits DC area
The NHL's Black Hockey History Museum will be in the D.C. area for two days starting Friday.