Kinkaid stars as Devils beat Capitals in shootout (Dec 29, 2016)
WASHINGTON (AP) Keith Kinkaid got plenty of pucks to break in his new pads and put them to good use in winning a rare start. DECEMBER 30, 2016
Struggling Devils travel to Washington (Dec 29, 2016)
WASHINGTON -- The Christmas break apparently didn't solve the New Jersey Devils' problems. Now they'll see if a trip to Washington to play the Capitals can snap them out of their... DECEMBER 29, 2016
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Nick Foligno scored a power-play goal midway through the third period, Sergei Bobrovsky had 37 saves and the NHL-leading Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Boston... DECEMBER 28, 2016
NHL Power Rankings Week 12: Blue Jackets, Wild on top
In this week's NHL Power Rankings, the Columbus Blue Jackets remain on topwhile the Minnesota Wild are quickly rising in the West.As 2016 i... DECEMBER 27, 2016
NHL Awards: Sidney Crosby, Penguins rule 2016
2016 saw a lot of impressive performances for the NHL. Here are our award winners for the calendar year of 2016.At the end of each season,... DECEMBER 26, 2016
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Sergei Bobrovsky made 36 saves, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Friday night for their 12th straight win. DECEMBER 24, 2016
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Sergei Bobrovsky made 36 saves, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Friday night for their 12th straight win. DECEMBER 24, 2016
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Sergei Bobrovsky made 36 saves, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Friday night for their 12th straight win. DECEMBER 24, 2016
Carlson has 2 goals as Capitals shut out Lightning 4-0 (Dec 23, 2016)
WASHINGTON (AP) In the first minute of Friday's game, Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson scored, and the Tampa Bay Lightning knew... DECEMBER 24, 2016
Tampa Bay Lightning Shutout By Washington Capitals In Final Game Before Christmas
The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a disappointing loss just before the Christmas break as the Washington Capitals shut out the Lightning 4-0... DECEMBER 24, 2016
New York Islanders Roundtable: Garth and Jack's Christmas Gift
For this week’s New York Islanders roundtable we’ve gone outside of our little team for a topic. In the spirit of the holidays, we’re going... DECEMBER 23, 2016
San Jose Sharks Youth Making Impact During December
One of the league's oldest rosters is feeling a push from its prospects. Can the San Jose Sharks youth impact the second half of the 2016-1... DECEMBER 23, 2016
Caps, Ovechkin hope for jumpstart vs. Lightning (Dec 23, 2016)
WASHINGTON -- The Washington Capitals are hoping the Tampa Bay Lightning's arrival at Verizon Center on Friday night represents an early Christmas present for Alex Ovechkin. DECEMBER 23, 2016
Marquee rivals: From Crosby and Ovechkin to McDavid and who?
No matter where the Edmonton Oilers travel, captain Connor McDavid is confronted by the same questions and comparisons to the opposing team... DECEMBER 21, 2016
Flyers-Caps to renew Metro rivalry (Dec 21, 2016)
PHILADELPHIA -- On Wednesday night in South Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Flyers (19-11-4) and Washington Capitals (19-8-3) will renew what has become a pretty intense Metropolit... DECEMBER 21, 2016
NHL Storylines: 5 New Year Headlines to Watch out For
NHL Storylines: 5 New Year Headlines To Watch Out For As We Transition Into 2017 (Olympics, Free Agency, Trades, etc.)During a time when mo... DECEMBER 19, 2016
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CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Sam Gagner got his fifth goal in five games, Zach Werenski continued his impressive rookie season with two assists and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Ca... DECEMBER 17, 2016
Oshie, Kuznetsov help Capitals beat Canes 4-3 in shootout (Dec 16, 2016)
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Washington Capitals keep picking up victories and points. The problem: So is just about everyone else in the brutal... DECEMBER 17, 2016
Rested Caps head into Carolina (Dec 16, 2016)
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes don't expect to see the same Washington Capitals team that a month ago jumpstarted their current seven-game home winning streak. DECEMBER 16, 2016
Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo making the most of "pretty crazy" rookie ride
Rookie defenseman Brandon Carlo is playing well beyond his years for the Boston Bruins. DECEMBER 14, 2016
Metropolitan teams flexing their muscles as best in NHL
Justin Williams knows from missing the playoffs twice with defending Stanley Cup champions just how difficult it is to make it to the posts... DECEMBER 13, 2016
Metropolitan teams flexing their muscles as best in NHL
Justin Williams knows from missing the playoffs twice with defending Stanley Cup champions just how difficult it is to make it to the posts... DECEMBER 13, 2016
Metropolitan teams flexing their muscles as best in NHL
Justin Williams knows from missing the playoffs twice with defending Stanley Cup champions just how difficult it is to make it to the posts... DECEMBER 12, 2016
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DETROIT (AP) Brayden Schenn scored 2:44 into overtime and Anthony Stolarz got his first shutout in his second career start, lifting the Philadelphia Flyers over the Detroit Red W... DECEMBER 12, 2016
Ovechkin, Holtby team up to lead Capitals past Canucks 3-0 (Dec 11, 2016)
WASHINGTON (AP) Alex Ovechkin ended a scoring drought, reached another milestone and - most importantly - helped the Washington Capitals n... DECEMBER 12, 2016