WASHINGTON CAPITALS NEWS

NHL Mixed Bag: Seattle's irresistible allure takes hold in expansion bid

Seattle seems destined to land the NHL's 32nd franchise, Artemi Panarin is finding his scoring touch in Columbus, and would the Senators really trade Erik Karlsson?

Rob Mixer

Kevin Shattenkirk says Barry Trotz criticism 'doesn't sit well' ahead of Rangers-Capitals

Capitals coach Barry Trotz offered a direct, honest assessment of Kevin Shattenkirk, and the Rangers defenseman was not too thrilled Thursday.

Jim Cerny

The NHL is political, whether you like it or not

The NHL prefers its players stick to sports. But vastly different public responses to the recent socio-political statements by J.T. Brown and Alex Ovechkin illustrate hockey's double standard.

Patrick Kearns

Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom snaps 21-game goal drought against Blackhawks

Backstrom ends drought with his first period goal against the Blackhawks.

Alec Gearty

Watch: Joe Thornton gets into fight, loses within seconds

San Jose Sharks star Joe Thornton dropped the gloves in the third period of his team's 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

Metro Mayhem: NHL's best division is even more competitive this season

Breaking down team by team why the Metropolitan Division is the NHL's most competitive this season.

Jim Cerny

Ovechkin too much for Leafs, who play 13 of next 16 on the road

Hat trick by Ovechkin lifts him to top of goals scored.

Michael Augello

Ovechkin's hat trick powers Capitals past Maple Leafs

Alex Ovechkin's historic night provided the offense in a Capitals win against the Maple Leafs.

Evan Sporer

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin leaves game after taking puck to face

The Capitals captain left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Wild early after being struck by an errant puck.

Alec Gearty

Gabriel Landeskog's hat trick caps off Avalanche win over Capitals

Gabriel Landeskog scores his first career hat-trick in the Avalanche's win over the Washington Capitals

Alec Gearty

Jay Beagle discusses his role in Capitals' 'family'

Jay Beagle remains a constant with the Washington Capitals.

Sammi Silber

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin starts 'Putin Team' social movement to back Kremlin leader

On Instagram, the Capitals captain called for "a strong and united Russia" to support President Vladmir Putin, who's expected to run for re-election in the spring.

Brandon Schlager

Flames Morning Skate: Line combinations, starting goalie, scratches, news, notes vs. Capitals

The Calgary Flames will make just one change to their lineup on Sunday after a loss in St. Louis.

Rudi Schuller

Alex Ovechkin's good deed: Capitals star gifts clothes to homeless man in Edmonton

Alex Ovechkin noticed a shirtless man on the street in chilly Edmonton Friday, so he came through with an act of kindness.

Brandon Schlager

Maple Leafs Morning Skate: Lineup, starting goalie, news, notes, scratches at Senators

Toronto looks to continue its winning ways when it travels to Ottawa in an Atlantic Division matchup.

Rudi Schuller

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin sets NHL record with vintage overtime goal

The Capitals' captain broke a tie with Jaromir Jagr for most overtime goals in NHL history Friday.

Ryan Young

Capitals' Kuznetsov continues record pace with 11th assist

Watch Evgeny Kuznetsov records his 11th assist of the year.

Alec Gearty

Capitals' Ovechkin scores ninth goal in five games

Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 9.

Alec Gearty

Now with Devils, Marcus Johansson ready for 'weird' night facing former team, Capitals

The talented Swede has helped improve the New Jersey Devils' early fortunes after seven solid seasons with the Washington Capitals.

Jim Cerny

WATCH: Point deflects game-winning goal to lead Lightning over Capitals

Point's goal gave Tampa Bay a 4-3 overtime victory on Monday night.

E.Jay Zarett

Nathan Walker, NHL's first Australian player, took 'long, tough' road to improbable debut

Nathan Walker took up hockey after watching "The Mighty Ducks" and left Australia at age 13 to pursue a pro career. Ten years later, a globe-trotting journey paid off with his first NHL goal.

Ted Starkey

Alex Ovechkin's two-game goal binge unseen in 100 years

After a third-period hat trick in Washington's season opener, Ovechkin scores three goals in first period on Saturday and one in the second period against Montreal.

Ryan Young

Watch: Alex Ovechkin grabs third-period hat trick

Ovechkin scored three goals in less than eight minutes in third period in Washington's 5-4 win against Ottawa.

Ryan Young

Metropolitan Division 2017-18 predictions: Presidential Penguins catch Capitals

Inside the toughest division in hockey, the two-time defending champions reign supreme. But the Metro may be in for a surprise or two when it comes time to sorting out playoff contenders.

Brandon Schlager

Inside the 2017-18 Capitals: Expectations fall, but still Stanley Cup contender

No longer a popular pick to win the Stanley Cup, the Capitals remain a top contender in 2017-18.

Jim Cerny

Capitals' Tom Wilson suspended for 2 preseason games

NHL Department of Player Safety wasted no time suspending forward Tom Wilson after hit on St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas.

Alec Gearty

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