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

New York hosts Washington to open the NHL Playoffs

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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. LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 7-3-0, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.5 assists, 4.4 penalties and 14.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game. Capitals: 4-4-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.4 assists, 2.1 penalties and 5.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

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Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
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6 days, 13 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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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 …

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. …

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

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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. …

New York takes losing streak into game against Philadelphia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New York takes losing streak into game against Philadelphia

Associated Press  

New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia; Friday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -156, Flyers +130; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers aim to end a four-game losing streak with a win against the Philadelphia Flyers. Matvei Michkov has four goals and three assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Flyers: 6-2-2, averaging …

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

Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin’s 2-goal game

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Devils Dominate Capitals in a Thrilling Metropolitan Showdown
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Devils Dominate Capitals in a Thrilling Metropolitan Showdown

Associated Press  

The New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals will clash in a Metropolitan Division matchup on Saturday. New Jersey sits at 5-2, while Washington boasts a 40-31-11 record from last season. The Devils have a +eight scoring differential, while the Capitals scored 216 goals last season. The Devils have won the previous meeting 5-3, and Saturday's game is the second encounter …

Washington Capitals retool to keep their playoff-contending window open during Ovechkin era
6 months, 1 week ago

Washington Capitals retool to keep their playoff-contending window open during Ovechkin era

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — In the midst of overhauling the Washington Capitals this offseason, Brian MacLellan received Alex Ovechkin’s seal of approval. I mean, there’s a lot of pressure on Ovi to produce last year because we lacked the depth in that area, so hopefully he’s supported here more with a better overall team this year.” Ovechkin is 42 goals from …

New York aims to clinch second round series over Carolina in game 6
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New York aims to clinch second round series over Carolina in game 6

Associated Press  

New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Hurricanes -167, Rangers +140; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Rangers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs over the Carolina Hurricanes in game six. Mika Zibanejad has three goals and …

New York tries to clinch series win against Carolina
8 months ago

New York tries to clinch series win against Carolina

Associated Press  

New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Hurricanes -149, Rangers +126; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Rangers lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs over the Carolina Hurricanes in game four. The Rangers have a 51-7-3 record …

Rangers visit the Hurricanes with 2-0 series lead
8 months ago

Rangers visit the Hurricanes with 2-0 series lead

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New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Hurricanes -169, Rangers +142; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Rangers lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers visit the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Rangers have gone …

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

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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 …

Boston hosts Toronto with 3-1 series lead
8 months, 1 week ago

Boston hosts Toronto with 3-1 series lead

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Bruins -161, Maple Leafs +136; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Bruins lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. The Maple Leafs have allowed …

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

Hindustan Times  

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. HT Image For the first time, Ovechkin was held without a goal or an assist in a playoff …

Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs
8 months, 1 week ago

Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Not playing their best hockey against an opponent full of desperation, the New York Rangers relied on a familiar recipe to move on in the NHL playoffs. Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal on the power play early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 23 saves and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers finished off a sweep of the …

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

New York visits Washington with 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rangers -172, Capitals +144; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Rangers lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers visit the Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series. New York has a 20-8-0 record …

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 …

Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers open playoffs against a familiar foe in surging Capitals
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers open playoffs against a familiar foe in surging Capitals

Associated Press  

The New York Rangers were the first team to clinch a playoff spot and finished with the NHL’s best record to earn the Presidents’ Trophy. The Rangers, seeking their first title in 30 years, are tied with Colorado and Edmonton for the fourth-best odds to win the Stanley Cup, according to Bet MGM Sportsbook, and the Capitals — who finished …

Maple Leafs visit the Bruins to open the NHL Playoffs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs visit the Bruins to open the NHL Playoffs

Associated Press  

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins Boston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Bruins -130, Maple Leafs +110; over/under is 6 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Bruins host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs to open the Eastern Conference first round. The Bruins went 4-0 against the Maple Leafs in the regular season. LAST …

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 …

Capitals visit the Flyers in Metropolitan Division play
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Capitals visit the Flyers in Metropolitan Division play

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Flyers -137, Capitals +116; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers take on the Washington Capitals in a matchup of Metropolitan Division squads. Owen Tippett has scored three goals and added three assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Flyers: 2-6-2, averaging 2.3 goals, …

Capitals shut out Bruins
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Capitals shut out Bruins

Associated Press  

John Carlson scored another big goal, Charlie Lindgren stopped all 16 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals moved another step closer to the playoffs by beating the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Monday night. ISLANDERS 4, DEVILS 1 NEWARK, N.J. — Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the Patrick Roy-led New York Islanders …

Capitals beat the Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making the playoffs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Capitals beat the Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making the playoffs

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — John Carlson scored another big goal, Charlie Lindgren stopped all 16 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals moved another step closer to the playoffs by beating the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Monday night. HT Image Nic Dowd sealed it with an empty-netter with 11.7 seconds left, and now a win at Philadelphia on Tuesday night would put …

Capitals beat the Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making the playoffs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Capitals beat the Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making the playoffs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Leaving the ice and seeing the results of other games around the NHL after beating the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Monday night, Washington Capitals players took turns telling each other that it doesn’t matter. After John Carlson scored another big goal, Lindgren made one crucial stop after another and Nic Dowd sealed it with an empty-netter with 11.7 …

Capitals host the Bruins after Milano’s 2-goal game
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Capitals host the Bruins after Milano’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins after Sonny Milano scored two goals in the Capitals’ 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Capitals have a 29-5-4 record in games they score at least three goals. LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 3-5-2, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.9 assists, 2.3 …

Capitals beat the Lightning 4-2 to keep their playoff hopes alive
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Capitals beat the Lightning 4-2 to keep their playoff hopes alive

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With the score tied and their season hanging in the balance, Charlie Lindgren made one big save after another to keep the Washington Capitals in a crucial game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. “We’ve got two games here left and obviously just lay it all out there.” Sonny Milano scored twice and Nic Dowd provided an insurance goal …

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 …

Capitals blow another late lead, lose to the Senators 3-2 in overtime
9 months ago

Capitals blow another late lead, lose to the Senators 3-2 in overtime

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Charlie Lindgren allowed three goals on 21 shots, the last by Jake Sanderson in overtime, and the Washington Capitals lost a sixth consecutive game, a 3-2 defeat to the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night that’s yet another blow to their playoff hopes late in the NHL season. Too many turnovers, too many mistakes that we shouldn’t be making …

Penguins visit the Capitals after Crosby’s 2-goal game
9 months, 1 week ago

Penguins visit the Capitals after Crosby’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Washington Capitals after Sidney Crosby’s two-goal game against the New Jersey Devils in the Penguins’ 6-3 win. Bryan Rust has scored seven goals and added six assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 6-3-1, averaging three goals, 5.1 assists, 2.3 …

Sabres and Capitals square off in Eastern Conference action
9 months, 1 week ago

Sabres and Capitals square off in Eastern Conference action

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres and the Washington Capitals hit the ice in Eastern Conference play. Tage Thompson has scored seven goals and added six assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 5-5-0, averaging 3.4 goals, five assists, 4.4 penalties and 14.1 penalty minutes while …

Capitals aim to keep win streak going, visit the Maple Leafs
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Capitals aim to keep win streak going, visit the Maple Leafs

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals aim to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. LAST 10 GAMES: Maple Leafs: 5-4-1, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.2 assists, 4.2 penalties and 10.4 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game. Capitals: 7-3-0, averaging 3.1 …

Capitals beat the Red Wings 4-3 in overtime in a crucial East playoff race matchup
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Capitals beat the Red Wings 4-3 in overtime in a crucial East playoff race matchup

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Dylan Strome has never gotten the chance to play playoff hockey in the NHL in front of sold-out crowds. “Maybe people didn’t peg us to be a playoff team at the start of the season, but I think we’re proving a lot of people wrong right now.” Strome and his teammates came to play in arguably the franchise’s …

Capitals play the Red Wings following Ovechkin’s 2-goal performance
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Capitals play the Red Wings following Ovechkin’s 2-goal performance

Associated Press  

Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Detroit Red Wings after Alexander Ovechkin’s two-goal game against the Winnipeg Jets in the Capitals’ 3-0 win. The Red Wings are eighth in league play with 240 total goals. LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 7-3-0, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.2 assists, three penalties and …

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Jets 3-0 to move back into playoff position
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Jets 3-0 to move back into playoff position

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored twice to reach 26 goals this season, Charlie Lindgren stopped all 27 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Sunday to move back into a playoff position. In two weeks, we want to keep playing.” Ovechkin getting hot has fueled Washington’s surge up the standings and reignited talk of …

Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin’s 2 goals
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin’s 2 goals

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Auston Matthews still gets excited about facing Alex Ovechkin, one of his favorite players growing up. Matthews scored his NHL-leading 56th and 57th goals of the season and matched his career high with five points, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-3 rout of the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night despite Ovechkin moving closer to Wayne Gretzky. …

Capitals visit the Western Conference-leading Canucks
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Capitals visit the Western Conference-leading Canucks

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Canucks. Miller has scored six goals and added seven assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Canucks: 5-3-2, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game. …

Connor McMichael scores on a breakaway in 3rd period to give Capitals a 2-1 win over Kraken
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Connor McMichael scores on a breakaway in 3rd period to give Capitals a 2-1 win over Kraken

Hindustan Times  

SEATTLE — Connor McMichael scored on a breakaway with 8:24 left in the game and the Washington Capitals gained ground in their bid for a playoff spot by beating the Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Thursday night. Washington, now with 71 points, is one point behind the New York Islanders and Detroit for the East’s second wild-card spot. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored …

Capitals score 5 straight goals to beat the Flyers 5-2, a big win for Washington’s playoff hopes
10 months, 1 week ago

Capitals score 5 straight goals to beat the Flyers 5-2, a big win for Washington’s playoff hopes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Turns out that, no, the Washington Capitals aren’t ready to give up on their chances of making the playoffs. Less than 36 hours after coach Spencer Carbery’s profanity-laced challenge to players at practice, the Capitals answered in a big way in their most important game of the season, rallying to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Friday night …

Washington visits Tampa Bay after McMichael’s 2-goal game
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington visits Tampa Bay after McMichael’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Connor McMichael scored two goals in the Capitals’ 6-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Lightning are third in NHL play serving 11.6 penalty minutes per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 6-4-0, averaging 3.7 goals, 5.9 …

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