Alex Ovechkin scores 800th goal; Capitals star is 1 short of second all-time

Soaked with beer and still wearing his No. 8 jersey, Alex Ovechkin held three pucks in his right hand as he posed for a picture with the rest of the jubilant Washington Capitals in the visiting locker room at the United Center.

Alex Ovechkin passes Howe with No. 787; Coyotes beat Capitals 3-2

Alex Ovechkin scored his 787th career goal to break Gordie Howe’s record for scoring with one team, but the Arizona Coyotes scored three times in the third period to rally for a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

Caps unveil black 'Reverse Retro' jerseys

The Washington Capitals and adidas unveiled Thursday the all-new Reverse Retro jersey the team will wear during select games this season. 

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 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.