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

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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 on when the Stars were desperately trying to tie it. The Capitals visit the New Jersey Devils that night in already the Metropolitan Division rivals' second game this season.

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Tuch, Peterka score in shootout to lift Sabres over Capitals 4-3
4 days, 7 hours ago

Tuch, Peterka score in shootout to lift Sabres over Capitals 4-3

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alex Tuch scored twice, JJ Peterka had the deciding goal in the shootout and the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Washington Capitals 4-3 on on Monday night. Tom Wilson scored twice, Aliaksei Protas added a goal and an assist, and Charlie Lindgren made 24 saves for the Capitals. Key moment Peterka’s shootout winner came after he skated slowly …

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

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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 …

Wyatt Johnston scores go-ahead goal midway through 3rd period as Stars beat Sabres 4-2
1 week, 3 days ago

Wyatt Johnston scores go-ahead goal midway through 3rd period as Stars beat Sabres 4-2

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Wyatt Johnston scored the tiebreaking goal in his 200th NHL game as the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Tuesday night. Jason Robertson had a goal and two assists, Roope Hintz scored his team-best 16th goal and Esa Lindell added an empty-netter for the Stars, who have points in their last four games. Takeaways Sabres: Luukkonen …

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

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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 …

Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury as the Capitals defeat the Maple Leafs 5-2
1 week, 6 days ago

Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury as the Capitals defeat the Maple Leafs 5-2

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal in his return to action as the Washington Capitals upended the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday night. Maple Leafs: Toronto has lost three of four games without Auston Matthews in the lineup, who was out with an upper-body injury. Washington’s goalie robbed Toronto forward William Nylander of a sure goal when …

Faber scores 35 seconds into OT as Wild rally from two goals down to beat Stars 3-2
2 weeks ago

Faber scores 35 seconds into OT as Wild rally from two goals down to beat Stars 3-2

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DALLAS — Defenseman Brock Faber scored a wraparound goal 35 seconds into overtime and the Minnesota Wild rallied from two goals down midway through the third period to beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Friday night. Jonas Brodin and Marcus Foligno scored 57 seconds apart in the third to tie the score for the Wild, whose 29 road points are …

Shesterkin dazzles with 41 saves as Rangers beat Stars 3-1 to end three-game losing streak
3 weeks ago

Shesterkin dazzles with 41 saves as Rangers beat Stars 3-1 to end three-game losing streak

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DALLAS — Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 shots, including 23 on seven successful penalty kills, and the struggling New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Friday night to end a three-game losing streak. The Rangers also scored on their penalty kill, Reilly Smith’s short-handed goal tying the score midway through the first period. Takeaways Rangers: Artemi Panarin, who leads …

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

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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

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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 …

Ryan O’Reilly’s 2 goals and an assist help the Predators surprise the Stars 4-1
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ryan O’Reilly’s 2 goals and an assist help the Predators surprise the Stars 4-1

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DALLAS — Ryan O’Reilly scored two of three Nashville goals within a three-minute span midway through the second period as the Predators snapped an eight-game losing streak that tied a franchise record and beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Thursday night. Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel scored in his NHL debut for Dallas, which had a four-game home winning streak snapped. …

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

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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, …

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

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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. …

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

Toronto aims to keep win streak going, hosts Washington

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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 …

Auston Matthews scores twice as Toronto downs Nashville 3-2
1 month ago

Auston Matthews scores twice as Toronto downs Nashville 3-2

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TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored twice early in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs erased an early deficit to win their third in a row, 3-2 over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. Jonathan Marchessault and Mark Jankowski scored for Nashville, which came in having lost three straight 3-2 overtime decisions. Nashville opened the scoring in the first …

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

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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 …

Tatar has goal and assist as Devils beat Capitals 3-2
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tatar has goal and assist as Devils beat Capitals 3-2

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WASHINGTON — Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Saturday night. Matt Roy and McMichael scored for the Capitals, who have lost back-to-back games for the first time this season as they continue to adapt to a new reality without captain Alex Ovechkin. New Jersey now has seven …

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, 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

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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

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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

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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 …

Stars Hang On for 4-2 Win Over Blackhawks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stars Hang On for 4-2 Win Over Blackhawks

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The Dallas Stars narrowly escaped with a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, holding on for a crucial win in their opening season campaign. Matt Duchene's hat trick, including a tap-in goal with seconds left, proved to be the game-winning moment. Despite facing a shorthanded Blackhawks team due to injuries, the Stars emerged victorious, extending their winning streak to five …

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

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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

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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 …

Dallas Stars score 4 goals in 5 shots to take down Predators 4-3 in both teams’ season opener
3 months ago

Dallas Stars score 4 goals in 5 shots to take down Predators 4-3 in both teams’ season opener

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dallas scored three goals on consecutive shots in the second period to hold off the Nashville Predators 4-3 Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. The Predators were big spenders to kick off free agency with general manager Barry Trotz looking to boost the power play and add scoring depth with Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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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 …

Toronto beats Boston to tie the series 1-1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Toronto beats Boston to tie the series 1-1

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BOSTON — Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to snap a third-period tie with eight minutes left, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to knot their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. HURRICANES 5, ISLANDERS 3 RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook scored 9 seconds apart late in the third …

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

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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 …

Kucherov is 5th player in NHL to reach 100 assists as Lighting beat Matthews, Maple Leafs 6-4
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kucherov is 5th player in NHL to reach 100 assists as Lighting beat Matthews, Maple Leafs 6-4

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TAMPA, Fla. — Auston Matthews came up empty in his bid to become the ninth player in NHL history to score 70 goals in a season, but Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov became the fifth player to have a 100-assist season as the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday night. “I wanted it, for sure, but it just …

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 shut out Bruins
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Capitals shut out Bruins

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

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

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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

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — John Carlson scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 11:31 left, Charlie Lindgren made 32 saves in another strong performance when his team needed him and the Washington Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Saturday. HT Image Sonny Milano scored twice and Nic Dowd provided an insurance goal …

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

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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 …

Pavs scores go-ahead goal with back to net in Stars’ 50th win while eliminating Sabres
9 months ago

Pavs scores go-ahead goal with back to net in Stars’ 50th win while eliminating Sabres

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DALLAS — Joe Pavelski scored the go-ahead goal on a tipped puck with his back to the net and the playoff-bound Dallas Stars got their 50th win of the season, 3-2 over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Pavelski’s 27th goal of the season broke a 2-2 tie in the second period on a shift when he was battling against …

Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL’s playoff race
9 months ago

Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL’s playoff race

Associated Press  

When April began, the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers looked on track to make the playoffs and the Colorado Avalanche had a good shot at winning the Central Division. “When you’re in a winning streak, it feels like you can do no wrong and you can’t miss,” Capitals leading scorer Dylan Strome said Monday. “We can’t get discouraged,” Flyers coach …

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

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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 …

Peterka scores twice and Buffalo Sabres use 3rd-period surge in 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals
9 months, 1 week ago

Peterka scores twice and Buffalo Sabres use 3rd-period surge in 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — JJ Peterka and the Buffalo Sabres haven’t given up on their slim chances of crashing the NHL playoff party. At the very least, they’re making it a crowded race following a 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Peterka scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and the Sabres not only slowed the Capitals’ late-season playoff …

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

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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 …

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. …

Flyers beat Maple Leafs 4-3; Philly captain Couturier is a healthy scratch for 1st time in career
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Flyers beat Maple Leafs 4-3; Philly captain Couturier is a healthy scratch for 1st time in career

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Owen Tippett scored 19 seconds into the game and added an assist, and Morgan Frost had a goal and an assist as Philadelphia beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Tuesday night without Flyers captain Sean Couturier, who was a healthy scratch for the first time in his 13-year career. “Obviously, he’s our captain … but we have …

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