Oilers-Capitals Preview
After enjoying one of their best showings the season, the Washington Capitals are hoping their slow starts are a thing of the past. NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Capitals score 4 in first, beat Avalanche 7-3
WASHINGTON (AP) After the Washington Capitals snapped a streak of nine games without scoring first, they weren't about to stop at one goal. NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Avalanche-Capitals Preview
Every loss for the Washington Capitals has been followed with a win. NOVEMBER 21, 2015
NHL Capsules
WASHINGTON (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored his 484th NHL goal, breaking Sergei Fedorov's record for most by a Russian-born player, but the Dallas Stars bounced back to beat the Washingt... NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Ovechkin fails to score again, but his countryman wins it for Caps
Kuznetsov nets OT winner in Detroit as Ovie remains tied with Fedorov NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Kuznetsov's OT goal lifts Capitals over Red Wings 2-1
DETROIT (AP) With Alex Ovechkin again held scoreless, Washington's other Russian standout made the big play to win the game. NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Stars-Capitals Preview
The Dallas Stars are tied atop the NHL's overall standings, and a large portion of their points have been earned in Eastern Conference arenas. NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Kuznetsov's OT goal lifts Capitals over Red Wings 2-1
DETROIT (AP) With Alex Ovechkin again held scoreless, Washington's other Russian standout made the big play to win the game. NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Capitals top Red Wings 2-1 in overtime
Evgeny Kuznetsov scored 45 seconds into overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday ni... NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Ovechkin still seeking milestone goal in return to Detroit
Alex Ovechkin is still seeking to become the league's top Russian-born goal scorer and will try again when the Capitals return to Detroit on... NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Capitals-Red Wings Preview
When the Washington Capitals visited the Detroit Red Wings last week, Alex Ovechkin was trying to put a quick end to his pursuit of an NHL mark with the record holder in the buildi... NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Capitals-Flyers Preview
Although he certainly tried his hardest, Alex Ovechkin came up empty in his first attempt to become the NHL's top Russian-born scorer. NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Caps match best start in franchise history on Ovechkin's shootout goal
WASHINGTON (AP) Washington coach Barry Trotz said Alex Ovechkin did not play one of his best games Saturday night, even though Ovechkin onc... NOVEMBER 8, 2015
No shutout for Holtby, but Caps deal Bruins first road loss of season
Braden Holtby stopped 28 shots and the Capitals handed the Bruins their first road loss of the season, 4-1 on Thursday night NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Pens' new star bails out the old ones, ends Caps' winning streak
Phil Kessel nets winner as Pittsburgh outscores Washington 3-1 in third after two scoreless periods to halt Capitals streak at five OCTOBER 29, 2015
Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals enjoy Happy Halloween a week early
Alex Ovechkin had a Halloween party and it looked marvelous. OCTOBER 24, 2015
Ovechkin sits against Sharks because of personal reasons
Alex Ovechkin sat out the Washington Capitals' game Tuesday night against San Jose because of personal reasons. OCTOBER 13, 2015
Alex Ovechkin's spectacular goal helps lift Capitals to opening win over Devils
Alex Ovechkin scored a stunning go-ahead goal early in the third period and set up another and the Washington Capitals opened their season w... OCTOBER 11, 2015
Alex Ovechkin opens up for first time about brother's death
Alex Ovechkin opens up for first time about brother's death OCTOBER 9, 2015
Report: Hurricanes captain Eric Staal asking for $9M per season
Report: Hurricanes captain Eric Staal asking for $9M per season SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Spelling goes wide of the goal in recent fantasy hockey draft
Spelling goes wide of the goal in recent fantasy hockey draft SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Lost in translation: Alex Ovechkin gets a sheep, not a ship, for his birthday
Lost in translation: Alex Ovechkin gets a sheep, not a ship, for his birthday SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
What teams will excel at 3-on-3?
What teams will excel at 3-on-3? AUGUST 27, 2015
IIHF: Kovalchuk's 'gesture' led to Russians snubbing Canada anthem
IIHF: Kovalchuk's 'gesture' led to Russians snubbing Canada anthem AUGUST 25, 2015
Ovechkin on space tourism: I am doing all right staying on Earth
Alexander Ovechkin has always been viewed as a rather peculiar, somewhat eccentric fellow. AUGUST 20, 2015