Gustav Forsling scores in OT to lift Panthers past Capitals, 3-2
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Gustav Forsling scores in OT to lift Panthers past Capitals, 3-2

Hindustan Times  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Defenseman Gustav Forsling scored at 3:41 of overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory over Washington on Saturday night in Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s 1,400th NHL game. HT Image Carter Verhaeghe tied it for Florida on a power play with 3:30 to go in regulation, beating goalie Charlie Lindgren with a long-range snap shot. He’s the 10th to ever do it with one team and is the second active player to do it, joining Dallas defenseman Ryan Suter. Pierrick Dube made his NHL debut for the Capitals, becoming the 13th player born in France to play in the league.

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Bruins beat Capitals 4-1, hold Washington to season-low 11 shots.
17 hours, 24 minutes 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 …

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

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

Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Panthers waste early 3-goal lead, rally with 3 goals in final minutes to top Flyers 7-5

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Sam Reinhart scored the go-ahead power-play goal with 1:59 left in the game to help the Florida Panthers overcome a blown three-goal lead and beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-5 on Thursday night. The Flyers got rolling when Owen Tippett scored consecutive goals and Garnet Hathaway pounced on a rebound in the crease to give them a 5-4 lead. …

Tom Wilson’s power-play goal lifts the Capitals over the Lightning 5-4
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Panthers get 2nd win in last 8 games, roll past Maple Leafs 5-1

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe had power-play goals, Sam Reinhart had a short-handed score and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night for only their second win in eight games. Takeaways Maple Leafs: Stolarz, defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson and forward Steven Lorentz — all Panthers last season — got their Stanley Cup championship …

Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin’s 2-goal game
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rodrigues gets deciding goal in shootout as Panthers beat Flyers 4-3 for 7th straight win

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Evan Rodrigues scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of the shootout, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped five shots in overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday night for their seventh consecutive victory. Sam Bennett, Dmitry Kulikov and Nate Schmidt had goals in regulation for Florida, while Rodrigues had a pair of assists …

Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Orlov and Necas Lead Hurricanes to Victory Over Capitals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Orlov and Necas Lead Hurricanes to Victory Over Capitals

Associated Press  

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2 in a thrilling game. Dmitry Orlov and Martin Necas scored early goals for the Hurricanes, who dominated the first half and held on for the win. Alex Ovechkin and Brandon Duhaime scored for the Capitals, but Pyotr Kochetkov made several impressive saves to keep the score close. The Hurricanes have now won …

Ovechkin's Historic Night Captivates Washington Capitals in Thrilling Match
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Panthers Rally from Three Goals Down to Beat Islanders 6-3
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panthers Rally from Three Goals Down to Beat Islanders 6-3

Associated Press  

The Florida Panthers rallied from a 3-goal deficit to defeat the New York Islanders 6-3 on Saturday night. Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett scored for the Panthers, while Sam Reinhart added an empty-net goal in the closing minutes. The Panthers won their second straight game against the Islanders and improved to 4-2 in the season series.

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

Panthers Secure Thrilling Victory Over Golden Knights in Overtime Thriller
2 months ago

Panthers Secure Thrilling Victory Over Golden Knights in Overtime Thriller

Associated Press  

The Florida Panthers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime. Gustav Forsling scored the winning goal with 16.2 seconds remaining in overtime, propelling the Panthers to a victory against the Golden Knights. The Panthers dominated the game, extending their point streak to four games and securing a crucial win against a formidable opponent.

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

Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Aleksander Barkov put his hands at either end of the Stanley Cup and began skating away to start the celebration that the Florida Panthers have wanted forever. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup …

Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup title
6 months ago

Panthers defeat Oilers in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup title

LA Times  

Florida forward Sam Reinhart hoists the Stanley Cup after the Panthers’ 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. “No player …

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final
6 months ago

Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid was held without a point, so Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers’ other top players stepped up to put them one win from the Stanley Cup. Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan McLeod is congratulated for a goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Friday, June …

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title
6 months, 1 week ago

Stanley Cup Final: Panthers beat Oilers in Game 3, move to cusp of first title

LA Times  

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov, left, and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm battle for the puck during the first period of the Panthers’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday. Captain Aleksander Barkov set up a goal and scored another, Sergei Bobrovsky made some of the biggest of his 32 saves to thwart a comeback bid …

Stanley Cup Final: Evan Rodrigues and Panthers take 2-0 series lead over Oilers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Stanley Cup Final: Evan Rodrigues and Panthers take 2-0 series lead over Oilers

LA Times  

Florida Panthers forward Vladimir Tarasenko celebrates after a goal by defenseman Niko Mikkola during the second period of a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. Evan Rodrigues had a pair of third-period goals, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Panthers used yet another airtight finishing kick to …

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time
7 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Capitals host the Bruins after Milano’s 2-goal game
8 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Jesper Boqvist scores in OT as Bruins beat Panthers 3-2 to move 5 points up in Atlantic
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jesper Boqvist scores in OT as Bruins beat Panthers 3-2 to move 5 points up in Atlantic

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jesper Boqvist scored 2:05 into overtime, Linus Ullmark stopped 28 shots and the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Saturday in a matchup of the top two teams in the Atlantic Division. “It’s another big game, another playoff-type game against a team that’s going to be there and those games aren’t hard to get up for,” …

New faces help the Penguins beat the Capitals 4-1 and move closer to a playoff spot
8 months, 2 weeks ago

New faces help the Penguins beat the Capitals 4-1 and move closer to a playoff spot

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — Ryan Shea scored his first NHL goal and Michael Bunting his fourth with his new team, Alex Nedjelkovic made 30 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Thursday night to move closer to a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. HT Image With a third consecutive victory, the Penguins moved two points back of …

Pavel Zacha scores late winner to lift Bruins over Panthers, 4-3
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pavel Zacha scores late winner to lift Bruins over Panthers, 4-3

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Pavel Zacha scored the winning goal with 2:21 remaining in the game and the Boston Bruins defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Tuesday night. So we can believe in our process, believe in our identity and keep playing.” The Bruins also broke a tie with Florida atop the Atlantic Division and now hold a two-point lead although …

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

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored for the Kraken, who have 68 points and remain nine behind Vegas for the West’s second wild-card berth. I just wanted …

Tom Wilson scores hours after grandfather’s death to lead inspired Capitals by reeling Pens 6-0
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Tom Wilson scores hours after grandfather’s death to lead inspired Capitals by reeling Pens 6-0

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Tom Wilson made a trip home to Toronto last week to see his ailing grandfather, Jake Avery, one final time. But I’m pretty happy to get this one for him.” Wilson’s short-handed goal set the tone in a game that seemed to signal two longtime rivals heading in opposite directions. Ovechkin scored his 840th career goal and added …

Matthew Tkachuk scores in return, Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-2
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Matthew Tkachuk scores in return, Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-2

Hindustan Times  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk scored a goal and had an assist in his return from injury and the Florida Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Tuesday night. HT Image Tkachuk gave Florida a 2-1 lead with a power-play goal with 4:24 to go in the first period and never relinquished it to win for the eighth time in …

Ovechkin’s goal streak ends, but Capitals beat Canadiens 4-3
10 months ago

Ovechkin’s goal streak ends, but Capitals beat Canadiens 4-3

Associated Press  

MONTREAL — T.J. Oshie scored the 300th goal of his career, while Aliaksei Protas and Anthony Mantha each had a goal and an assist as Washington delivered with a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. “There’s not a point out there that we don’t need right now.” Nick Suzuki, Arber Xhekaj and Alex Newhook scored while Jake …

Ryan Lomberg scores late winner, Panthers defeat Capitals 4-2
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ryan Lomberg scores late winner, Panthers defeat Capitals 4-2

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Ryan Lomberg scored the game-winning goal with 6:52 to go, Matthew Tkachuk had three points and the Florida Panthers defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Thursday night. “He is the soul of the locker room and it’s great to see him score a big goal.” The goal was Lomberg’s third of the season and his first since …

Rangers host the Capitals after Fox’s 2-goal game
11 months, 1 week ago

Rangers host the Capitals after Fox’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Rangers -229, Capitals +187; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals after Adam Fox scored two goals in the Rangers’ 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals. Vincent Trocheck has scored five goals and added eight assists over the …

Mikkola scores twice as Panthers overcome 2-goal night from McDavid to rally past Oilers 5-3
1 year, 1 month ago

Mikkola scores twice as Panthers overcome 2-goal night from McDavid to rally past Oilers 5-3

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Niko Mikkola had the first two-goal game of his career, Kevin Stenlund had a three-point effort and the Florida Panthers rallied to defeat Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday night. He was also due for a big game at Florida — McDavid entered Monday with only one goal in five appearances on the Panthers’ home ice. Mikkola had …

Ovechkin resumes his NHL goals record pursuit as the Capitals open the season under a new coach
1 year, 2 months ago

Ovechkin resumes his NHL goals record pursuit as the Capitals open the season under a new coach

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON CAPITALS COACH: Spencer Carbery. Edmundson is already dealing with an upper-body injury after being dogged by back problems last season, and Pacioretty isn’t expected to play until at least November. Nicklas Backstrom is more than a year removed from hip resurfacing surgery and is being counted on to return to form as one of the top three centers along …

Panthers oust record-setting Bruins 4-3 in OT in Game 7
1 year, 7 months ago

Panthers oust record-setting Bruins 4-3 in OT in Game 7

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins are done, with a long offseason to think about their failure to capitalize on the greatest regular season in NHL history. It’s unreal,” Panthers center Aleksander Barkov said after Florida beat Boston 4-3 in OT to eliminate the record-setting Bruins from the playoffs. “Let’s be honest: Nobody in the whole world thought we were going …

Bruins handle Panthers in Game 1: How Boston won without Patrice Bergeron
1 year, 8 months ago

Bruins handle Panthers in Game 1: How Boston won without Patrice Bergeron

New York Times  

The Boston Bruins defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1 to take Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Monday. The Athletic’s instant analysis: How the Bruins won without Bergeron With Patrice Bergeron unavailable because of illness and injury, Pavel Zacha took over top-line duties between Marchand and DeBrusk. — Shinzawa GO DEEPER Bruins handle Panthers, take Game 1 without Bergeron Bruins …

Tkachuk scores late, Panthers beat short-handed Capitals 4-2
1 year, 8 months ago

Tkachuk scores late, Panthers beat short-handed Capitals 4-2

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Matthew Tkachuk scored the tiebreaking goal with 1 minute left in regulation and had two assists as the Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win. Tom Wilson had a goal and an assist, and Dylan Strome also scored for Washington, which lost its sixth straight and will miss the Stanley …

Florida brings 5-game win streak into matchup against Washington
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida brings 5-game win streak into matchup against Washington

Associated Press  

Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Capitals +117, Panthers -141 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers aim to keep their five-game win streak alive when they visit the Washington Capitals. The Capitals have a -5 scoring differential, with 240 total goals scored and 245 allowed. LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 2-6-2, averaging three goals, …

Reinhart, Montour help Panthers beat Maple Leafs 3-2 in OT
1 year, 8 months ago

Reinhart, Montour help Panthers beat Maple Leafs 3-2 in OT

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Brandon Montour scored 1:41 into overtime and the Florida Panthers rallied to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Wednesday night, snapping a four-game skid. Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart also scored to help the Panthers get their first win since snapping a 6-0-1 stretch in a loss at Philadelphia on March 21st. New York got its second …

Alex Ovechkin away from Capitals to attend to family matter
1 year, 10 months ago

Alex Ovechkin away from Capitals to attend to family matter

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin will be away from the Washington Capitals to attend to a family matter and the health of a loved one and is expected to be gone for at least the rest of the week, if not longer. Coach Peter Laviolette said he doesn’t envision Ovechkin will be back “in the foreseeable future.” “When it comes …

Aho extends scoring streak, Hurricanes beat Bruins 4-1
1 year, 10 months ago

Aho extends scoring streak, Hurricanes beat Bruins 4-1

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho scored a goal for the fourth straight game and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Sunday in a matchup of the teams with the two best records in the NHL. Paul Stastny Seth Jarvis and Jordan Staal also scored as the Hurricanes won their fifth in a row and extended their points …

Jared Spurgeon scores twice, Wild beat Capitals 4-2
1 year, 11 months ago

Jared Spurgeon scores twice, Wild beat Capitals 4-2

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Captain Jared Spurgeon scored twice, fellow defenseman Jonas Brodin also had a goal with traffic in front of the net and the Minnesota Wild beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to three games. COYOTES 4, RED WINGS 3, SO TEMPE, Ariz. — Nick Schmaltz and Nick Bjugstad scored on Arizona’s first …

Ovechkin moves into 2nd on NHL goals list, Caps beat Jets
2 years ago

Ovechkin moves into 2nd on NHL goals list, Caps beat Jets

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 801st and 802nd goals to pass Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career list, and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Friday night to extend their winning streak to four. “It’s nice to get it done at home, in front of our house, family, our friends — obviously fans,” Ovechkin said. …

Oilers host the Capitals after McDavid’s 2-goal game
2 years ago

Oilers host the Capitals after McDavid’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers Edmonton, Alberta; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the Washington Capitals after Connor McDavid’s two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Oilers’ 5-3 win. TOP PERFORMERS: Zach Hyman has nine goals and 17 assists for the Oilers. LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 6-4-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.8 assists, 3.4 penalties and …

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