ALEX OVECHKIN NEWS

Power plays dwindle as players adjust game to avoid calls

DENVER (AP) Matt Duchene preferred to bite his tongue on the topic of penalties and fewer whistles these days. His stitched-up lip spoke loudly, though, courtesy of a recent cross...

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Capitals close with 6 straight goals, beat Rangers 7-3

NEW YORK (AP) The Washington Capitals are growing up.

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Ovechkin wears bunny costume in Capitals' version of 'A Christmas Story' (VIDEO)

Ovechkin wears bunny costume in Capitals' version of 'A Christmas Story' (VIDEO)

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Capitals' Oshie cradles baby during hospital visit (PHOTO)

Capitals' Oshie cradles baby during hospital visit (PHOTO)

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Senators-Capitals Preview

Alex Ovechkin has won three MVPs and five Maurice "Rocket" Richard trophies while at least tying for the Washington Capitals' points lead every season since he entered the league i...

DECEMBER 15, 2015

New coach, old story: Pens lose in Sullivan debut

Pittsburgh comes out flying for a shift, are overwhelmed by duo of Oshie and Holtby despite season-high 45 shots

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Capitals-Lightning Preview

The Washington Capitals still boast a gaudy record. Poor play at even strength appears to be catching up to them, however.

DECEMBER 11, 2015

NHL Capsules

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Johnny Gaudreau returned after leaving with an apparent injury and put Calgary ahead late to spoil Rasmus Ristolainen's hat trick in the Flames' 4-3 win over...

DECEMBER 11, 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

NHL Capsules

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-Jets Preview

Amid their longest winning stretch in three seasons, the Washington Capitals are still looking to play better.

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Coyotes enforcer Scott a fan favorite in early voting for NHL All-Star Game

Coyotes enforcer Scott a fan favorite in early voting for NHL All-Star Game

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Capitals win 5th straight, beat Maple Leafs 4-2

TORONTO (AP) The Capitals got a look at the Maple Leafs' backup goaltender on Saturday night. As if things hadn't been going well enough.

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

NHL Capsules

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Tyler Seguin scored at 3:57 of overtime, and the Dallas Stars came back from a three-goal deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Capitals run win streak to 5 with road win at Maple Leafs

Toronto suffers third loss in row

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

NHL Capsules

BOSTON (AP) Ryan Spooner and David Krejci scored 2:03 apart late in the third period as the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the New York Rangers 4-3 Friday.

NOVEMBER 28, 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

Caps power play comes through in 4-2 win over Lightning

WASHINGTON (AP) If Jason Chimera's reinvention as a power-play threat continues, he may have Evgeny Kuznetsov to thank.

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

NHL Capsules

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