Capitals beat the Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making the playoffs
8 months, 1 week 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 seconds left, a win at Philadelphia on Tuesday night would put Washington back in the playoffs, regardless of other results. “I thought Washington, their desperation, how well they defended, how well they hung on to pucks in the offensive zone is the way we wanted to play.” No one exemplified that intensity more for Washington than Dylan Strome, who won a faceoff, controlled the puck and set up Carlson’s goal on a blast from the point 12 minutes in. “And when it’s tight like that, that’s enormous.” Jeremy Swayman was great in goal for Boston, making 23 saves, including a sliding stop on All-Star Tom Wilson in the second period and one on Alex Ovechkin during a penalty kill in the third.

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Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win
1 day, 15 hours ago

Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Morgan Geekie scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal with 1:45 left in regulation, and the Boston Bruins beat Buffalo 3-1 on Saturday night, sending the Sabres to their 13th straight loss. Charlie Coyle scored a first-period goal and Brad Marchand added an empty-netter for the Bruins, who improved to 10-4-1 under interim coach Joe Sacco. Takeaways Sabres: After losing …

Aliaksei Protas scores in OT to lift Capitals over Blue Jackets 2-1
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1 week, 3 days ago

Aliaksei Protas scores in OT to lift Capitals over Blue Jackets 2-1

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Aliaksei Protas scored his second goal of the night 2:23 into overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Zach Werenski got the 100th goal of his career with 5:48 left in the second period and Jet Greaves stopped 35 shots in his 11th NHL game and …

Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender
1 week, 4 days ago

Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin has not missed many games during his two decades in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, and that remarkable durability is one reason why he is fast-approaching Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record. “Ovi, he’s a legend, he’s special, he’s always going to probably lead the team in goals and we’re a better team with him, …

Tom Wilson scores twice in 3rd period as surging Capitals beat Canadiens 4-2
2 weeks, 1 day 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, …

Capitals defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-5 for their seventh straight road win
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Erik Portillo earns his 1st NHL victory in the Kings’ 2-1 win over the Ducks in the Freeway Faceoff
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Erik Portillo earns his 1st NHL victory in the Kings’ 2-1 win over the Ducks in the Freeway Faceoff

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Alex Laferriere scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and Erik Portillo made 28 saves to win his NHL debut in the Los Angeles Kings’ 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. Laferriere then swatted home a rebound in the Ducks’ slot after Danault drove the net, scoring the 10th goal of the Harvard …

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 …

Linus Ullmark shuts the door, Senators smother Maple Leafs 3-0
1 month, 1 week ago

Linus Ullmark shuts the door, Senators smother Maple Leafs 3-0

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Linus Ullmark made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Ottawa Senators blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Tuesday night. The teams met for the first time since Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly cross-checked Ridly Greig up high after the Senators forward took a slapshot into an empty net on a breakaway in a …

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 …

NHL Playoff Report: Wild and Capitals on the rise, Predators and Bruins falling off
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NHL Playoff Report: Wild and Capitals on the rise, Predators and Bruins falling off

New York Times  

Welcome to the NHL Playoff Report, a monthly look at the league through the eyes of each team’s chances of making the playoffs: who’s up, who’s down and why. The Jets are off to an incredible 11-1-0 start and while that’s done great things for their playoff odds, their jump in Net Rating has been a little more modest. Columbus’s …

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 …

Marchand's First Goal Lifts Bruins to 4-3 Win Over Maple Leafs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marchand's First Goal Lifts Bruins to 4-3 Win Over Maple Leafs

Associated Press  

Brad Marchand scored his first goal of the season in overtime to help the Boston Bruins defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in a thrilling game. The Bruins snapped a three-game losing streak against the Maple Leafs and took the lead for the first time in the season. Marchand had a power-play goal and assisted on Pastrnak's goal, which proved …

Capitals Reign Supreme as They Clinch Four-Game Winning Streak at Home
2 months 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 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 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 hope offseason changes help them return to the playoffs as Ovechkin chases Gretzky
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs

Associated Press  

No team in the long histories of the NHL, NBA and Major League Baseball has blown a 3-1 lead and lost a best-of-seven series in back-to-back postseasons. “That’s the intensity that we want to bring every night, and when we do get to an actual Game 7, it should be another day in the office for us because we prepared …

Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round NHL playoffs matchup. HURRICANES 6, ISLANDERS 3 RALEIGH, N.C. — Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Stefan …

Knies scores in overtime, Matthews-less Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Knies scores in overtime, Matthews-less Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Toronto didn’t have its biggest scoring threat on the ice for a must-win matchup with Boston. Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and Toronto beat Boston 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round playoff matchup. Knies said Tavares’ ability to fight off Bruins defenders and …

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 …

Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Toronto beats Boston to tie the series 1-1

Associated Press  

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 …

Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece
8 months ago

Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Max Domi held the puck inside the Toronto defensive zone, waiting for Auston Matthews to make his move. “Great pass to find Auston in the manner that he did,” Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said on Monday night after the Maple Leafs rallied from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits to beat Boston 3-2 and knot their first-round playoff series at …

New York hosts Washington with 1-0 series lead
8 months 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 …

New York hosts Washington to open the NHL Playoffs
8 months 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. …

Late-blooming, mustached goalie Charlie Lindgren carries the Washington Capitals into the playoffs
8 months ago

Late-blooming, mustached goalie Charlie Lindgren carries the Washington Capitals into the playoffs

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin scored a lot of goals down the stretch for the Washington Capitals, yet he is not the biggest reason they made the playoffs. “He’s really taken hold of it,” retired defenseman Karl Alzner said of Lindgren’s ‘stache, several years since they played together with Montreal and in the minors. “I have a lot of faith …

History with Maple Leafs could help Bruins snap short playoff slump
8 months ago

History with Maple Leafs could help Bruins snap short playoff slump

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins may have found just the solution to their playoff slump: A first-round matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs. “I think just with the history we’ve had with them recently, they’re probably our biggest rival now over the last decade,” Bruins captain Brad Marchand said Thursday as the team began practicing for the Saturday’s series opener. …

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers
8 months 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 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 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 …

Capitals’ Nick Jensen walks out of arena, avoids hospital trip after being stretchered off
8 months, 1 week ago

Capitals’ Nick Jensen walks out of arena, avoids hospital trip after being stretchered off

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Nick Jensen walked out of the arena with his family, avoiding a trip to the hospital after the Washington Capitals defenseman crashed headfirst into the boards and was stretchered off the ice Saturday. That update from coach Spencer Carbery came after the team said Jensen was conscious, alert and moving his extremities following the shove from Tampa Bay’s …

Capitals bring home skid into matchup with the Lightning
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Luukkonen stops 22 shots and Buffalo Sabres play spoilers in beating the Washington Capitals 4-2
8 months, 1 week ago

Luukkonen stops 22 shots and Buffalo Sabres play spoilers in beating the Washington Capitals 4-2

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An improved performance still wasn’t good enough for Nic Dowd and the spiraling Washington Capitals who dropped their second outing to the Buffalo Sabres in nine days, and slipped out of the top eight of the Eastern Conference standings. “We played well for a majority of the game and you didn’t have the outcome.” The Capitals dropped …

Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL’s playoff race
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Sabres and Capitals square off in Eastern Conference action
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Bruins beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout in a potential first-round playoff preview
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruins beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout in a potential first-round playoff preview

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hampus Lindholm watched helplessly from the penalty box as his Boston Bruins teammates killed off his four-minute double minor for high sticking in overtime and marveled at how they got the job done from goaltender Jeremy Swayman on out. Lindholm scored a goal at one end, prevented one at the other and Boston beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 …

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

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Jets 3-0 to move back into playoff position
8 months, 4 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 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. …

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