Humiliating goal allowed by Mason helps put Flyers in 2-0 hole vs. Caps
WASHINGTON (AP) Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Steve Mason craned his neck toward the ceiling in utter dismay. The puck that came sliding down the ice from beyond the red line som... APRIL 17, 2016
Ducks clinch Pacific Division with win over Capitals
When the Anaheim Ducks lost nine of their first 10 games, making the playoffs looked like an uphill climb. Now they're Pacific Division cham... APRIL 11, 2016
Ovechkin has hat trick for 50 goals, Holtby ties record with 48 wins
ST. LOUIS (AP) It was a milestone evening for the Washington Capitals. And a forgettable finale for the St. Louis Blues. APRIL 10, 2016
Islanders clinch playoff spot by beating Capitals in OT
WASHINGTON (AP) All eyes were on Braden Holtby in his first chance to tie Martin Brodeur's single-season wins record. Then, New York Island... APRIL 6, 2016
Coyotes pounce on NHL-leading Capitals
Mike Smith stops 31 shots as Coyotes blank Washington. APRIL 3, 2016
Preview: Wild at Capitals
The Minnesota Wild head to Washington to take on Alex Ovechkin and the red-hot Washington Capitals. FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Ovechkin nets hat trick as Wild fall 4-3 to Capitals
Charlie Coyle, Ryan Suter and Mikael Granlund scored for the Wild, but Minnesota lost for the 12th time in its past 13 games (1-10-2). FEBRUARY 12, 2016
Capitals take private tour of The White House
Capitals take private tour of The White House FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Capitals' Burakovsky high-fives a dolphin in the Bahamas
Capitals' Burakovsky high-fives a dolphin in the Bahamas FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Capitals' Kuznetsov scores with plaid suit at All-Star Game media day
Capitals' Kuznetsov scores with plaid suit at media day for All-Star Game JANUARY 29, 2016
Capitals' Kuznetsov, Predators' Neal added to All-Star Game
Capitals' Kuznetsov, Predators' Neal added to All-Star Game JANUARY 28, 2016
Jackets get on the board first, lose to the Caps 6-3
Nicklas Backstrom scored twice, Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist and Braden Holtby earned his league-leading 30th win to lift the NHL-best Washington Capitals past the last-p... JANUARY 20, 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
Senators-Capitals Preview
With perhaps his best chance to earn the one achievement that's eluded him his entire career, Alex Ovechkin can first attain yet another remarkable individual accomplishment. JANUARY 10, 2016
Ovechkin scores in overtime to give Capitals a 4-3 win
NEW YORK (AP) While goal No. 500 is going to be special for Alexander Ovechkin whenever it comes, No. 499 was pretty amazing by itself. JANUARY 9, 2016
Ovechkin scores in overtime to give Capitals a win
NEW YORK (AP) Alexander Ovechkin scored his second goal of the game at 1:25 of overtime and the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the New... JANUARY 9, 2016
Ovechkin gets 497th goal, Capitals beat Islanders 4-1
NEW YORK (AP) Alex Ovechkin moved closer to a major milestone, Braden Holtby kept up his stellar play and the Washington Capitals kept rolling. JANUARY 8, 2016
NHL Capsules
NEW YORK (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored his 497th goal, Braden Holtby stopped 34 shots to keep up his stellar play and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4... JANUARY 8, 2016
Ovechkin gets 497th career goal, Capitals beat Islanders 4-1
NEW YORK (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored his 497th career goal, Braden Holtby stopped 34 shots to keep up his stellar play and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals beat the New York Isla... JANUARY 8, 2016
Crosby not among NHL All-Stars as Capitals, Panthers get due
The Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals each have three players and a coach going to the new All-Star 3-on-3 tournament this month in Nashville, Tennessee. Sidney Crosby of th... JANUARY 7, 2016
Capitals-Islanders Preview
The New York Islanders closed the Nassau Coliseum with a playoff victory over the Washington Capitals. It was the Capitals, though, who eventually won the series and sent the Islan... JANUARY 7, 2016
Crosby absent as NHL unveils 2016 All-Star Game rosters
Crosby absent as NHL unveils 2016 All-Star Game rosters JANUARY 6, 2016
NHL names remaining 40 All-Stars for 3-on-3 tournament
The NHL has named the final 40 players to take part in a new 3-on-3 tournament at All-Star weekend later this month in Nashville, Tennessee. JANUARY 6, 2016
NHL All-Star rosters for new 3-on-3 tournament
Forty-four players have been named to NHL All-Star weekend rosters for the league's new 3-on-3 tournament. Here are the rosters (asterisk indicates captain): JANUARY 6, 2016
Washington Capital-izing on team-first approach
Newcomer T.J. Oshie was in the midst of describing how warmly he's been welcomed by the Capitals when Brooks Laich leaned over and gave the forward a big hug and peck on the cheek. JANUARY 6, 2016