Sidney Crosby doesn't fault Ovechkin or Niskanen for play that led to concussion
The Penguins captain said there was no malice from Capitals in the play that left him with another concussion. MAY 5, 2017
Ovechkin finds goal-scoring groove downs stretch for Caps
WASHINGTON (AP) Alex Ovechkin is heating up down the stretch for the NHL-leading Washington Capitals. MARCH 26, 2017
Ovechkin hits 30 goals, Winnik scores as Caps beat Coyotes (Mar 25, 2017)
WASHINGTON (AP) A milestone goal by Alex Ovechkin and a timely score by Daniel Winnik helped the Washington Capitals survive a scare again... MARCH 26, 2017
Alex Ovechkin celebrates Russian Heritage Night with amazing custom skates
The Capitals winger looks to be the first NHL player to wear custom painted skates MARCH 23, 2017
Ovechkin shines as Caps snap Elliott's streak, beat Flames (Mar 21, 2017)
WASHINGTON (AP) T.J. Oshie is leading the Washington Capitals in goals, but Alex Ovechkin is again leading them into the playoffs. MARCH 22, 2017
Ovechkin ends goal drought, Capitals beat Wild to snap skid (Mar 14, 2017)
WASHINGTON (AP) Alex Ovechkin broke out of his career-worst goal drought just as former coach Bruce Boudreau feared. MARCH 15, 2017
Watch Alex Ovechkin live out his 'childhood dream' of delivering pizza
The Caps star fulfilled a goal as a youth in Russia MARCH 4, 2017
Capitals fulfill United Arab Emirates hockey player's dream of meeting Alex Ovechkin
Fatima Al Ali earned the team's attention after her stickhandling went viral FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Kuznetsov scores twice, Ovechkin once as Capitals win again (Jan 26, 2017)
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Heading into the All-Star break, the Washington Capitals are in the same position they were at the end of the regular se... JANUARY 27, 2017
NHL Rookies Everyone Expects to Make 2017 All-Star Teams
Looking at the leading candidates for captaining each division team during the 2017 All-Star Game, there are no NHL rookies. This isn't all... JANUARY 14, 2017
Alex Ovechkin scored his 1000th point in perfect fashion
The Capitals winger needed just 35 seconds to reach the milestone JANUARY 12, 2017
Ovechkin scores twice, passes 1,000 points as Caps beat Pens (Jan 11, 2017)
WASHINGTON (AP) Nothing about Alex Ovechkin the showman surprises the Washington Capitals anymore. JANUARY 12, 2017
Ovechkin scores 35 seconds in to record 1,000th point
WASHINGTON (AP) Alex Ovechkin wasted no time hitting another milestone - and he did it in style. JANUARY 12, 2017
Blue Jackets go for record-tying win against Capitals (Jan 05, 2017)
WASHINGTON - The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to tie the NHL record for consecutive wins when they face Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Thursday night at Verizon C... JANUARY 5, 2017
Resurgent winger Justin Williams showing value to Capitals
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Through the first month of the season, Justin Williams had fewer points than Stanley Cup rings. JANUARY 4, 2017
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Cam Atkinson and William Karlsson scored power-play goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Tuesday night to extend their winning... JANUARY 4, 2017
Ovechkin scores in OT as Capitals come back to beat Leafs (Jan 03, 2017)
WASHINGTON (AP) A back-and-forth, high-scoring contest with the upstart Toronto Maple Leafs was a shot of life for the Washington Capitals... JANUARY 4, 2017
Maple Leafs, Capitals aim to extend winning streaks (Jan 03, 2017)
WASHINGTON -- The Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs both enter Tuesday night's game trying to extend winning streaks. JANUARY 3, 2017
Top 5 NHL games to watch this week
Here are the top five NHL games of the first week of 2017.2016 was a great year for the NHL. However, 2017 should be an even more exciting... JANUARY 2, 2017
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Cam Atkinson scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets stretched their winning streak to 15 games by stopping Minnesota's 12-game run with a 4-2 victory ove... JANUARY 1, 2017
Capitals look for momentum against Caps (Jan 01, 2017)
The Washington Capitals finally broke out of their offensive funk in time for the New Year, and will look to continue their winning ways on Sunday at Verizon Center in Washington,... DECEMBER 31, 2016
Oshie, Ovechkin power Capitals to 6-2 win over Devils (Dec 31, 2016)
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) That T.J. Oshie and Alex Ovechkin powered the Washington Capitals to a victory came as no surprise. DECEMBER 31, 2016
Washington Capitals: Unsung Heroes Doing Their Part
The Washington Capitals have been getting solid production from some secondary scorers this season.Over the past few seasons one of the kno... DECEMBER 30, 2016
Devils player settles grudge with Alex Ovechkin 10 years after threatening him
An 11-year-old Wood sent a menacing letter to his favorite player, Alex Ovechkin DECEMBER 30, 2016
Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane Tallies 700th Career NHL Point
Patrick Kane reached a scoring milestone Thursday in the Chicago Blackhawks' win against the Nashville PredatorsWhat's 700 points good for... DECEMBER 30, 2016