Holtby leads Capitals past Lightning, 2-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Braden Holtby came up big early on and then throughout the third period to continue his winning ways.DECEMBER 13, 2015
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The Washington Capitals still boast a gaudy record. Poor play at even strength appears to be catching up to them, however.DECEMBER 11, 2015
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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
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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
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Although the Detroit Red Wings are scoring goals in bunches during a lengthy point streak, few teams have been as stingy defensively as the Washington Capitals.DECEMBER 8, 2015
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DETROIT (AP) Gustav Nyquist scored 1:41 into overtime and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a pair of two-goal deficits to beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Saturday night.DECEMBER 6, 2015
Capitals lose challenge, game on OT goal by Jets
Capitals lose challenge, game on OT goal by JetsDECEMBER 6, 2015
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NEW YORK (AP) Frans Nielsen and Kyle Okposo scored in the shootout to lift the New York Islanders to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night.DECEMBER 5, 2015
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Amid their longest winning stretch in three seasons, the Washington Capitals are still looking to play better.DECEMBER 4, 2015
Caps run win streak to 6, Holtby stops 33 shots in win vs. Habs
Oshie breaks tie in third periodDECEMBER 4, 2015
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LOS ANGELES (AP) Marian Gaborik scored the tying goal with 5:55 left in regulation and added his fifth of the season 2:04 into overtime, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-2 vic...NOVEMBER 29, 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
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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 rowNOVEMBER 29, 2015
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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
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
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Ben Bishop is in his best form as he readies for an opponent he's had little success against.NOVEMBER 26, 2015
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The New York Rangers have a gaudy record, but that was hardly on their minds after an alarming loss their last time out.NOVEMBER 26, 2015
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NEW YORK (AP) Henrik Lundqvist made 31 saves in his second shutout of the season and the New York Rangers beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 Monday night for their ninth straight vi...NOVEMBER 24, 2015
Orlov, Holtby lead Capitals to 1-0 victory over Oilers
WASHINGTON (AP) Dmitry Orlov scored with 6:32 left in the third period, Braden Holtby made 33 saves and the Washington Capitals edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 Monday night.NOVEMBER 24, 2015
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Every loss for the Washington Capitals has been followed with a win.NOVEMBER 21, 2015
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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 FedorovNOVEMBER 19, 2015
