Capitals-Penguins Preview
One might wonder how a team featuring three of the league's most prolific offensive players with four Art Ross trophies and 15 30-goal seasons between them could rank near the bott... DECEMBER 13, 2015
Holtby leads Capitals past Lightning, 2-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Braden Holtby came up big early on and then throughout the third period to continue his winning ways. DECEMBER 13, 2015
Capitals-Panthers Preview
The Washington Capitals continue to earn points during the early stages of a road-heavy stretch and appear to have a promising chance to extend two impressive streaks Thursday nigh... DECEMBER 9, 2015
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) Kyle Okposo scored the only goal of the shootout, Frans Nielsen scored twice in regulation and the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Tuesday ni... 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
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-Maple Leafs Preview
The Washington Capitals continued their strong play against Atlantic Division teams their last time out. The Toronto Maple Leafs have witnessed first-hand how dominant they can be. NOVEMBER 28, 2015
Lightning-Capitals Preview
Ben Bishop is in his best form as he readies for an opponent he's had little success against. NOVEMBER 26, 2015
NHL Capsules
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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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
Oilers-Capitals Preview
After enjoying one of their best showings the season, the Washington Capitals are hoping their slow starts are a thing of the past. NOVEMBER 22, 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
NHL Capsules
WASHINGTON (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored his 484th NHL goal, breaking Sergei Fedorov's record for most by a Russian-born player, but the Dallas Stars bounced back to beat the Washingt... NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Ovechkin fails to score again, but his countryman wins it for Caps
Kuznetsov nets OT winner in Detroit as Ovie remains tied with Fedorov NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Kuznetsov's OT goal lifts Capitals over Red Wings 2-1
DETROIT (AP) With Alex Ovechkin again held scoreless, Washington's other Russian standout made the big play to win the game. NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Stars-Capitals Preview
The Dallas Stars are tied atop the NHL's overall standings, and a large portion of their points have been earned in Eastern Conference arenas. NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Kuznetsov's OT goal lifts Capitals over Red Wings 2-1
DETROIT (AP) With Alex Ovechkin again held scoreless, Washington's other Russian standout made the big play to win the game. NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Capitals top Red Wings 2-1 in overtime
Evgeny Kuznetsov scored 45 seconds into overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday ni... NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Pens' new star bails out the old ones, ends Caps' winning streak
Phil Kessel nets winner as Pittsburgh outscores Washington 3-1 in third after two scoreless periods to halt Capitals streak at five OCTOBER 29, 2015
Evgeny Kuznetsov named NHL's first star of the week
Evgeny Kuznetsov named NHL's first star of the week OCTOBER 26, 2015
With the return of Backstrom, should Barry Trotz break up the Capitals' top line?
With the return of Backstrom, should Barry Trotz break up the Capitals' top line? OCTOBER 16, 2015
Ovechkin misses practice, questionable for tonights game.
Ovechkin misses practice, questionable for tonights game. OCTOBER 13, 2015
Andre Burakovsky can step up for the injured Nicklas Backstrom
Andre Burakovsky can step up for the injured Nicklas Backstrom OCTOBER 2, 2015
Capitals sign Derek Roy to professional tryout contract
Capitals sign Derek Roy to professional tryout contract SEPTEMBER 14, 2015