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

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

Associated Press  

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

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Protas and Dubois help power the Capitals past the Kings 3-1
17 hours, 19 minutes ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Roope Hintz scores 2, Jake Oettinger has 25 saves as Stars beat surging Capitals 3-1
6 days, 14 hours 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 …

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, …

McDavid has goal and assist as Oilers beat Blues 4-2
2 weeks, 1 day ago

McDavid has goal and assist as Oilers beat Blues 4-2

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Saturday night for their second straight win. Corey Perry, Zach Hyman and Troy Stecher also scored, and Leon Draisaitl had two assists for the Oilers, who have won five of their last six. Takeaways Blues: Defenseman Philip Broberg …

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, …

McMichael helps the Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 3-1 for franchise-record 8th straight road win
2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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

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 …

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with a leg injury amid chase for NHL career goals record
1 month ago

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with a leg injury amid chase for NHL career goals record

Associated Press  

Alex Ovechkin is considered week-to-week after injuring his lower left leg in the Washington Capitals’ most recent game at Utah, an absence that is expected to slow down his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. The Capitals said Tuesday that Ovechkin would be evaluated further by doctors when they return home from their road trip. Ovechkin scored twice …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin week to week with leg injury, putting pursuit of goals record on hold
1 month ago

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin week to week with leg injury, putting pursuit of goals record on hold

New York Times  

Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the NHL’s all-time goals record is on hold for the foreseeable future. The Washington Capitals captain is considered week to week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Tuesday, after he took an accidental knee-on-knee hit from Utah Hockey Club forward Jack McBain during Monday’s 6-2 victory. INJURY UPDATE: Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin sustained an injury …

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
1 month ago

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

Associated Press  

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Alex Ovechkin’s last goal scored Ovechkin scored twice in a 6-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Nov. 18, getting goals 867 and 868 in his first game in Salt Lake City before leaving in the third period. …

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 …

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 …

Capitals Soar Past Blue Jackets, 7-2 in Dominant Performance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Capitals Soar Past Blue Jackets, 7-2 in Dominant Performance

Associated Press  

The Washington Capitals continued their impressive start to the season with a 7-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Connor McMichael and Alex Ovechkin both had goals in three straight games for Washington, which has them at 8-2 on the season. Both players are on pace to reach significant milestones, with Ovechkin aiming to break Wayne Gretzky's record and McMichael …

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 …

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' 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 …

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 …

Washington Capitals retool to keep their playoff-contending window open during Ovechkin era
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

‘Struggling’ Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Struggling’ Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin has just one shot on goal through the first two games of the Washington Capitals’ first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, which they trail 2-0. We all have to play better if we want to get success.” Ovechkin’s lowest shot total through the first two games of a series before now was four …

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

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 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Tyler Bertuzzi scores twice, Maple Leafs beat the Capitals 5-1
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyler Bertuzzi scores twice, Maple Leafs beat the Capitals 5-1

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice to give him six goals in seven games, Joseph Woll made 24 saves in a bounce-back performance and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night. “We just didn’t make them.” Woll was solid after giving up a goal on the first shot in his last two starts, including Tuesday …

Capitals aim to keep win streak going, visit the Maple Leafs
8 months, 3 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
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 …

Capitals play the Red Wings following Ovechkin’s 2-goal performance
8 months, 4 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
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 …

Brayden Point scores twice, Nikita Kucherov has 4 assists in Lightning’s 4-1 win over Sharks
9 months ago

Brayden Point scores twice, Nikita Kucherov has 4 assists in Lightning’s 4-1 win over Sharks

Associated Press  

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Brayden Point scored two goals, Nikita Kucherov had four assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win. Tampa Bay picked up the energy in the third period with three unanswered goals, responding after “falling into that trap” in the first two periods, as captain …

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. …

Ovechkin nets milestone as Caps keep in hunt
9 months ago

Ovechkin nets milestone as Caps keep in hunt

China Daily  

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates a goal against the Calgary Flames on Monday. CALGARY, Alberta — Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night. The 38-year-old Ovechkin had two power-play goals in the second …

Capitals visit the Western Conference-leading Canucks
9 months, 1 week 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, 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 …

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

Ovechkin and McMichael each score twice as the Capitals deal the Devils a 6-2 defeat
10 months ago

Ovechkin and McMichael each score twice as the Capitals deal the Devils a 6-2 defeat

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored twice, and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 6-2, boosting their slim playoff chances and dealing their division rivals a tough blow in their pursuit. “We’re happy to get the win.” Washington’s offensive outburst came at a bad time for the Devils, who remain four points back of the …

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