Capitals bring home skid into matchup with the Lightning
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Capitals bring home skid into matchup with the Lightning

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Tampa Bay Lightning looking to stop a three-game home losing streak. Anthony Cirelli has five goals and three assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 3-5-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.8 assists, 2.3 penalties and 5.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game. Lightning: 6-2-2, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.6 assists, 3.8 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

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Brayden Point reaches 600 career points in Lightning’s 4-1 victory over the Bruins
1 day, 7 hours ago

Brayden Point reaches 600 career points in Lightning’s 4-1 victory over the Bruins

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point reached 600 career points with a power-play goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday night. Brandon Hagel had a goal and an assist, Michael Eyssimont and Anthony Cirelli scored goals 5:03 apart in the second period, and Ryan McDonagh had two assists. Lightning: Ryan …

Brayden Point scores with 52 seconds to play to lift Lightning to 3-2 win over Hurricanes
3 days, 7 hours ago

Brayden Point scores with 52 seconds to play to lift Lightning to 3-2 win over Hurricanes

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point scored with 52 seconds to play and the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. Brandon Hagel and Nick Paul also scored for Tampa Bay while Darren Raddysh finished with two assists. Takeaways Hurricanes: Defenseman Brent Burns appeared in his 884th consecutive game to …

Morgan Rielly’s overtime goal sends Maple Leafs to a 4th straight win, 3-2 over the Flyers
5 days, 7 hours ago

Morgan Rielly’s overtime goal sends Maple Leafs to a 4th straight win, 3-2 over the Flyers

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Morgan Rielly scored 2:25 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs extended their winning streak to four games with a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night. Takeaways Flyers: Philadelphia entered ranked 30th in the league in goals against and gave up seven, five and five goals in their three previous losses on the road trip. …

Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
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6 days, 14 hours ago

Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 Saturday. Dylan Strome, Lars Eller, Andrew Mangiapane, Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas also scored against Jonathan Quick, who remains stuck on 399 career wins. Sam Carrick also got a goal …

Chychrun scores his 11th goal of the season as the Capitals beat the Bruins 3-1
1 week, 3 days ago

Chychrun scores his 11th goal of the season as the Capitals beat the Bruins 3-1

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th goal of the season to tie for the most among NHL defensemen, and the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday. Aliaksei Protas scored twice, including an empty-net goal to seal it with.89 seconds left, and Logan Thompson made 26 saves for the Capitals, who bounced back from a 4-2 defeat …

Point and Kucherov lead surging Lightning to 6-2 win over reeling Rangers
1 week, 6 days ago

Point and Kucherov lead surging Lightning to 6-2 win over reeling Rangers

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the reeling New York Rangers 6-2 on Saturday night. Lightning: Tampa Bay captain Victor Hedman became the franchise leader in games played, surpassing Steven Stamkos. He put a shot through Shesterkin at 18:11 of the first to give …

Bruins beat Capitals 4-1, hold Washington to season-low 11 shots.
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bruins beat Capitals 4-1, hold Washington to season-low 11 shots.

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins killed a five-minute penalty without allowing a shot on goal on Monday night to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1. Justin Brazeau also scored and Jeremy Swayman made 10 saves for the Bruins, who won for the fourth time in five games and improved …

Protas and Dubois help power the Capitals past the Kings 3-1
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Protas and Dubois help power the Capitals past the Kings 3-1

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night. Jakub Vrana also scored and Pierre-Luc Dubois had two assists en route to the win, which puts the Capitals back atop the Eastern Conference standings. Key moment After giving up a power-play goal early in the second, Washington responded with a …

Charlie Lindgren shines with a windmill save as the Capitals beat the Hurricanes 3-1
3 weeks ago

Charlie Lindgren shines with a windmill save as the Capitals beat the Hurricanes 3-1

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each scored in the final minute of a period, Charlie Lindgren made 23 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Friday night to end their losing streak at two. Lindgren was at his best in the second period, most notably a windmill save on Tyson Jost less than a …

Roope Hintz scores 2, Jake Oettinger has 25 saves as Stars beat surging Capitals 3-1
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Roope Hintz scores 2, Jake Oettinger has 25 saves as Stars beat surging Capitals 3-1

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Roope Hintz had his first two-goal game of the season and Jake Oettinger stopped 25 shots as the Dallas Stars beat the surging Washington Capitals 3-1 on Monday night. Rookie defenseman Lian Bichsel also scored for Dallas, his second goal in three NHL games. Ryan Strome scored in the first period for the Capitals, who had a franchise-record …

NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take top spot, plus every team’s Christmas wishlist
4 weeks, 1 day ago

NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take top spot, plus every team’s Christmas wishlist

New York Times  

We’ve hung the lights here at Power Rankings HQ. Last week: 2 Sean’s ranking: 4 Dom’s ranking: 6 A top-pair bounceback Last year the Jaccob Slavin and Brent Burns pair earned 58 percent of the actual and expected goals. Last week: 7 Sean’s ranking: 6 Dom’s ranking: 7 A power-play QB The Panthers have the league’s fifth-best power play, so …

Capitals visit the Blue Jackets following Wilson’s 2-goal performance
1 month ago

Capitals visit the Blue Jackets following Wilson’s 2-goal performance

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Tom Wilson’s two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Capitals’ 4-2 win. TOP PERFORMERS: Zachary Werenski has scored nine goals with 20 assists for the Blue Jackets. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 5-4-1, averaging 3.7 goals, …

Lightning visit the Oilers after Point’s 2-goal game
1 month ago

Lightning visit the Oilers after Point’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Edmonton Oilers Edmonton, Alberta; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Edmonton Oilers after Brayden Point’s two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Lightning’s 4-2 win. Leon Draisaitl has seven goals and seven assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 6-3-1, averaging 3.5 goals, six assists, 2.8 …

Brayden Point’s 4-point night leads the Lightning over the Canucks 4-2
1 month ago

Brayden Point’s 4-point night leads the Lightning over the Canucks 4-2

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Sunday. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two helpers for the Lightning, while Jake Guentzel scored on a power play late in the third period. Takeaways Lightning: Kucherov, who returned to the lineup Sunday after missing two …

Tom Wilson scores twice in 3rd period as surging Capitals beat Canadiens 4-2
1 month ago

Tom Wilson scores twice in 3rd period as surging Capitals beat Canadiens 4-2

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — Tom Wilson scored twice in the third period and the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Saturday night. Aliaksei Protas had two assists and Logan Thompson finished with 22 saves to help Metropolitan Division-leading Washington get its ninth straight road win and extend its points streak to 6-0-1. Capitals: Despite playing without Alex Ovechkin, …

Penguins take home winning streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs
1 month ago

Penguins take home winning streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs

Associated Press  

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Maple Leafs -159, Penguins +134; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to keep their three-game home win streak alive when they play the Toronto Maple Leafs. John Tavares has 12 goals and 11 assists for the Maple Leafs. LAST 10 GAMES: Penguins: …

Washington takes road win streak into matchup with Montreal
1 month ago

Washington takes road win streak into matchup with Montreal

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -151, Canadiens +127; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals will try to keep an eight-game road win streak going when they visit the Montreal Canadiens. The Capitals have an 8-2-0 record in games they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponents. LAST 10 …

Tampa Bay visits Vancouver after Hagel’s 2-goal game
1 month ago

Tampa Bay visits Vancouver after Hagel’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver, British Columbia; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Vancouver Canucks after Brandon Hagel’s two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Lightning’s 8-1 win. Tampa Bay has a 13-9-2 record overall and a 5-5-1 record in road games. LAST 10 GAMES: Canucks: 6-3-1, averaging 3.6 goals, …

McMichael helps the Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 3-1 for franchise-record 8th straight road win
1 month ago

McMichael helps the Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 3-1 for franchise-record 8th straight road win

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Connor McMichael scored in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Friday night for their franchise-record eighth consecutive road win. Takeaways Maple Leafs: Chris Tanev picked up his seventh point of the season when the defenseman sent a stretch pass to Tavares for a second-period breakaway that tied it at 1. …

Hagel scores 2, Point has 4 assists in Lightning’s 8-1 win over Sharks
1 month ago

Hagel scores 2, Point has 4 assists in Lightning’s 8-1 win over Sharks

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point had four assists and Brandon Hagel scored twice to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to an 8-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. After Tampa Bay took a 2-0 lead in the first period, Hagel scored two goals 23 seconds apart to make it 4-0. Lightning: Four Tampa Bay players named to …

Toronto aims to keep win streak going, hosts Washington
1 month ago

Toronto aims to keep win streak going, hosts Washington

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Washington Capitals. TOP PERFORMERS: William Nylander has 16 goals and 11 assists for the Maple Leafs. LAST 10 GAMES: Maple Leafs: 8-2-0, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.1 penalties and …

Capitals defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-5 for their seventh straight road win
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1 month, 1 week ago

Capitals defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-5 for their seventh straight road win

Associated Press  

NEWARK, N.J. — Pierre-Luc Dubois, Rasmus Sandin and Taylor Raddysh each scored a goal and added an assist in the Washington Capitals 6-5 win over the New Jersey Devils in a meeting featuring the top two teams in the Metropolitan Division on Saturday night. Stefan Noesen scored twice for New Jersey and Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier and Justin Dowling also …

Auston Matthews picks up assist in his return to the lineup as Maple Leafs top Lightning 5-3
1 month, 1 week ago

Auston Matthews picks up assist in his return to the lineup as Maple Leafs top Lightning 5-3

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Auston Matthews picked up an assist in his return to the lineup and Joseph Woll stopped 38 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Saturday night Chris Tanev had a goal and an assist and Mitch Marner added two assists. Toronto led 4-0 in the third before the Lightning scored three …

Washington visits New Jersey after shootout win
1 month, 1 week ago

Washington visits New Jersey after shootout win

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Devils -168, Capitals +142; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Washington Capitals after the Capitals knocked off the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime. Connor McMichael has scored five goals and added four assists over the past 10 games. …

Lightning in action against the Maple Leafs following overtime win
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1 month, 1 week ago

Lightning in action against the Maple Leafs following overtime win

Associated Press  

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Maple Leafs -122, Lightning +101; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Lightning knocked off the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime. The Maple Leafs are 5-3-0 in games they serve fewer penalty minutes than their …

Point’s OT power-play goal gives Lightning 3-2 victory over Predators
1 month, 1 week ago

Point’s OT power-play goal gives Lightning 3-2 victory over Predators

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brayden Point scored a power-play goal at 1:01 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday afternoon. Josi scored the game’s first goal at 1:123 of the opening period with a wrist shot through traffic that beat Johansson high to the far side and Cirelli tied it at …

Lightning play the Predators after Point’s hat trick
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lightning play the Predators after Point’s hat trick

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Predators -122, Lightning +102; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Nashville Predators after Brayden Point recorded a hat trick in the Lightning’s 5-4 loss to the Washington Capitals. The Predators serve 9.5 penalty minutes per game to rank ninth in …

Islanders take on the Capitals after Nelson’s 2-goal game
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Islanders take on the Capitals after Nelson’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -140, Islanders +116; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders visit the Washington Capitals after Brock Nelson scored two goals in the Islanders’ 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. Anders Lee has scored five goals with two assists over the past 10 games. …

Sabres and Canucks hit the ice in non-conference matchup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sabres and Canucks hit the ice in non-conference matchup

Associated Press  

Vancouver Canucks vs. Buffalo Sabres Buffalo, New York; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Canucks -118, Sabres -102; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres face the Vancouver Canucks in a non-conference matchup. Elias Pettersson has scored five goals and added seven assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 7-3-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.2 assists, …

Tom Wilson’s power-play goal lifts the Capitals over the Lightning 5-4
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tom Wilson’s power-play goal lifts the Capitals over the Lightning 5-4

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Wilson scored a power-play goal with 3:26 left in regulation to lift the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. Brayden Point registered his fifth career hat trick for Tampa Bay while Michael Eyssimont also scored for the Lightning. Tampa Bay had leads of 2-0, 3-2 and 4-3, with …

Ovechkin scores twice before leaving with apparent injury, leads Capitals past Utah 6-2
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ovechkin scores twice before leaving with apparent injury, leads Capitals past Utah 6-2

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, tying an NHL record, before leaving with an apparent leg injury to propel the Washington Capitals to a 6-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night. Ovechkin scored on Connor Ingram, making Ingram the 178th different goaltender he’s scored on in his 20-year NHL career, tying a league record held …

Ovechkin ties NHL record by scoring on 178 different goalies before leaving with apparent leg injury
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ovechkin ties NHL record by scoring on 178 different goalies before leaving with apparent leg injury

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin tied one NHL record in his pursuit of another before leaving during the third period with an apparent left leg injury. Ovechkin scored twice on Utah goaltender Connor Ingram on Monday night, marking the 178th different goaltender he has scored on in his 20-year NHL career. Ovechkin went to the Capitals’ bench …

Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin’s 2-goal game
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -127, Maple Leafs +107; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals’ 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues. The Maple Leafs rank 10th in NHL play serving 9.6 penalty minutes …

Tampa Bay brings losing streak into matchup with Winnipeg
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tampa Bay brings losing streak into matchup with Winnipeg

Associated Press  

Winnipeg Jets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning look to end a four-game skid when they play the Winnipeg Jets. Tampa Bay has a 4-1-1 record in home games and a 7-6-1 record overall. LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 4-5-1, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.3 assists, four penalties and 11.1 penalty minutes …

Ovechkin, McMichael each scores twice as Capitals skate to 8-1 victory over the Blues
2 months ago

Ovechkin, McMichael each scores twice as Capitals skate to 8-1 victory over the Blues

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Ovechkin has scored 863 goals and is just 31 goals behind Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record 894. Ovechkin has scored goals in six of his last seven games. Scott Perunovich scored the lone St. …

Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin
2 months ago

Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Evgeni Malkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Friday night in the 95th NHL game between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. While all eyes were on Crosby and Ovechkin, Malkin set up Erik Karlsson’s goal 3:11 into the first and then scored the winner with …

Ovechkin's Historic Night Captivates Washington Capitals in Thrilling Match
2 months, 1 week ago

Ovechkin's Historic Night Captivates Washington Capitals in Thrilling Match

Associated Press  

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as many goals in a thrilling back-and-forth game between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers. Ovechkin moves 38 points away from Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record and scores two goals in the first 25 minutes. The Capitals win 5-3, thanks to Connor McMichael's four goals and Aliaksei Protas's two assists. Igor Shesterkin shines …

Capitals Reign Supreme as They Clinch Four-Game Winning Streak at Home
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Capitals Reign Supreme as They Clinch Four-Game Winning Streak at Home

Associated Press  

The Washington Capitals will look to extend their winning streak into home territory against the Philadelphia Flyers in a crucial Metropolitan Division matchup. The Capitals hold a 4-1 record overall and a 2-1-0 record in games they score at least three goals, while the Flyers are struggling at 1-4-1 and 0-1-0 when scoring at least three goals. The teams have …

Short-Handed Goals Ignite Capitals, Shut Out Flyers in Thrilling Game
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Short-Handed Goals Ignite Capitals, Shut Out Flyers in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 in a thrilling game. Nic Dowd and Andrew Mangiapane scored short-handed goals in the first period, while Charlie Lindgren made 17 saves for the Capitals. Alex Ovechkin went scoreless for the Capitals, but he remains on track to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. Travis Sanheim scored for Philadelphia, but the Flyers were …

Capitals on a Roll, Flyers Struggling to Find Their Rhythm
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Capitals on a Roll, Flyers Struggling to Find Their Rhythm

Associated Press  

The Washington Capitals will look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. The two teams have never met each other this season, but the Capitals are looking to extend their winning streak against the Flyers. Travis Konecny and Jett Luchanko have been performing well for the Flyers, while Tom Wilson and …

Capitals' Stellar Performance Extends Winning Streak, Snapping Stars' Unbeaten Run
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Capitals' Stellar Performance Extends Winning Streak, Snapping Stars' Unbeaten Run

Associated Press  

The Washington Capitals ended the Dallas Stars' season-opening winning streak at four with a 3-2 victory. Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome and Taylor Raddysh scored for the Capitals, while Colin Blackwell and Jason Robertson scored for the Stars. The Capitals' defense was strong, with Martin Fehervary blocking multiple shots in the final couple of minutes to allow the Capitals to hold …

Capitals hope offseason changes help them return to the playoffs as Ovechkin chases Gretzky
3 months, 1 week ago

Capitals hope offseason changes help them return to the playoffs as Ovechkin chases Gretzky

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON CAPITALS Last season: 40-31-11, swept in first round of playoffs. BetMGM STANLEY CUP ODDS: 66-1 What to expect After making the playoffs in their final game last season and getting swept by the New York Rangers in the first round, the Capitals underwent an offseason of significant change. Alex Ovechkin enters the second-to-last year of his contract having turned …

Bruins look to clinch series win over the Maple Leafs
8 months, 1 week ago

Bruins look to clinch series win over the Maple Leafs

Associated Press  

Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Maple Leafs -114, Bruins -105; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Bruins lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Toronto Maple Leafs in game six. The Maple Leafs serve 9.9 penalty minutes …

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time
8 months, 1 week ago

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin in addition to being the second-most prolific goal-scorer in NHL history in the regular season has throughout his career been a point-a-game producer in the playoffs, despite criticism that dogged him before winning the Stanley Cup in 2018. “I didn’t play well,” Ovechkin said after losing Game 4 on Sunday night. His best chance came in …

Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-round playoff matchup Saturday night. That’s how we’re taking it.” Stamkos opened the scoring during the Lightning’s three-goal first period and helped ease Florida’s sustained pressure …

New York hosts Washington with 1-0 series lead
8 months, 2 weeks ago

New York hosts Washington with 1-0 series lead

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rangers -278, Capitals +223; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Rangers lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. Alexander Ovechkin has scored five …

Jimmy Vesey and Artemi Panarin lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Capitals in Game 1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jimmy Vesey and Artemi Panarin lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Capitals in Game 1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Matt Rempe helped the New York Rangers get their postseason off to a strong start. Rempe and Artemi Panarin scored 33 seconds apart in the second period, and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. “It’s obviously good to get that first one,” said New …

New York hosts Washington to open the NHL Playoffs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

New York hosts Washington to open the NHL Playoffs

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers New York; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rangers -240, Capitals +195; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Rangers host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals to start the Eastern Conference first round. New York is 55-23-4 overall with an 18-8-0 record against the Metropolitan Division. …

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers

Hindustan Times  

PHILADELPHIA — T.J. Oshie scored into an empty net in the rare situation of a team pulling its goaltender in a tie game, and the Washington Capitals are in the playoffs after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Tuesday night. HT Image Flyers coach John Tortorella pulled goalie Samuel Ersson for an extra attacker because his team needed to win …

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — T.J. Oshie shot the puck into an empty net and, in the process, scored one of the more improbable game-winning goals in recent NHL history and sent the Washington Capitals to the playoffs. Oshie’s empty-net goal with 3 minutes left helped the exhausted Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Tuesday night under absurd circumstances. “It means a …

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