Caps score twice in third period, top Wild 3-2
Alex Ovechkin scored his 40th goal of the season as the Washington Capitals overcame a 2-1 deficit in the third period to defeat the Minnesota Wild. FEBRUARY 27, 2016
Capitals acquire D Mike Weber from Sabres for 2017 3rd-round pick
NHL-leading Washington adds lefty insurance on the back end FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Capitals' Orpik to return to lineup after 40-game absence
Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik to return to lineup after 40-game absence FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Ovechkin scores 500th career goal, adds 501st for good measure in win
Already highest-scoring Russian in NHL history, Caps star joins hockey royalty with speed in which he hit mark JANUARY 11, 2016
Kuznetsov has goal and assist as Capitals beat Bruins
BOSTON (AP) Washington's lone losing streak of the season didn't last long. JANUARY 6, 2016
Kuznetsov has goal and assist as Capitals beat Bruins 3-2
BOSTON (AP) Evgeny Kuznetsov had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals stopped their only losing streak of the season at two games with a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins... JANUARY 6, 2016
Holtby makes 26 saves, Capitals beat Senators 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) Braden Holtby and the Washington Capitals patiently turned away the Ottawa Senators. DECEMBER 17, 2015
Capitals beat Red Wings in shootout, 3-2
WASHINGTON (AP) For 65 minutes, Jimmy Howard played brilliantly in goal for the Detroit Red Wings. DECEMBER 9, 2015
Capitals beat Red Wings in shootout, 3-2
WASHINGTON (AP) For 65 minutes, Jimmy Howard played brilliantly in goal for the Detroit Red Wings. DECEMBER 9, 2015
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Ben Bishop is in his best form as he readies for an opponent he's had little success against. NOVEMBER 26, 2015
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NEW YORK (AP) Star goalie Carey Price exited with a recurring injury, but Devante Smith-Pelly and Alex Galchenyuk scored in the opening 1:29 of the third period and the Montreal C... NOVEMBER 26, 2015
Kuznetsov, Orlov lead Capitals over Jets 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) The Alex Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals have often been at their best in high-scoring games. NOVEMBER 26, 2015
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NEW YORK (AP) Henrik Lundqvist made 31 saves in his second shutout of the season and the New York Rangers beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 Monday night for their ninth straight vi... NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Orlov, Holtby lead Capitals to 1-0 victory over Oilers
WASHINGTON (AP) Dmitry Orlov scored with 6:32 left in the third period, Braden Holtby made 33 saves and the Washington Capitals edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 Monday night. NOVEMBER 24, 2015
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Joe Pavelski scored twice and the San Jose Sharks rallied late for a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets for their sixth straight victory on Sunday night. NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Capitals score 4 in first, beat Avalanche 7-3
WASHINGTON (AP) After the Washington Capitals snapped a streak of nine games without scoring first, they weren't about to stop at one goal. NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Capitals' Orlov is ready to play some hockey
Capitals' Orlov is ready to play some hockey AUGUST 24, 2015