JOHN CARLSON NEWS

Brooks Orpik practices with Capitals for first time since December

Brooks Orpik practices with Capitals for first time since December

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Ovechkin wasn't fazed by snowstorm: 'We're from Russia'

Ovechkin wasn't fazed by snowstorm: 'We're from Russia'

JANUARY 24, 2016

Hurricanes' Versteeg converts bank-shot goal versus Penguins

Hurricanes' Versteeg converts bank-shot goal versus Penguins

JANUARY 13, 2016

Ovechkin scores 500th career goal, adds 501st for good measure in win

Already highest-scoring Russian in NHL history, Caps star joins hockey royalty with speed in which he hit mark

JANUARY 11, 2016

Capitals-Bruins Preview

The Washington Capitals made a brief stop home after losses at the first two stops of this five-game road swing for their first consecutive defeats of the season.

JANUARY 5, 2016

Injured defensemen Carlson, Orpik to join Capitals on road trip

Injured defensemen Carlson, Orpik to join Capitals on road trip

JANUARY 4, 2016

Johnson, Saad score twice each; Jackets beat Caps 5-4 in SO

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) It may be too late, but the disappointing Columbus Blue Jackets showed what they can be in wins over the NHL's top two teams this week.

JANUARY 3, 2016

Backstrom, Beagle injured in Caps' win over Sabres

WASHINGTON (AP) Jay Beagle and Nicklas Backstrom left with injuries during the Washington Capitals' 5-2 comeback win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Holtby, Capitals beat Sabres 2-0 for 8th straight win

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Washington Capitals are off to the best start in franchise history, and captain Alex Ovechkin says goalkeeper Braden Holtby has been the team's most importa...

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Carlson's Ironman streak snapped painfully short of Caps' record

Defenseman scratched just 10 games from Carpenter's team mark, Alzner can break it soon, though, as he sits at 411

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Capitals-Sabres Preview

Goaltender Braden Holtby might downplay what he and his Washington Capitals have been up to lately, but there is no stepping around the history books.

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Capitals-Sabres Preview

Goaltender Braden Holtby might downplay what he and his Washington Capitals have been up to lately, but there is no stepping around the history books.

DECEMBER 27, 2015

Capitals win 6th straight game, beat Hurricanes 2-1

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals' top-line scorers don't always have to do it all. Their lower-line forwards gave them enough offense to keep their win...

DECEMBER 22, 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

NHL Capsules

MONTREAL (AP) Joe Pavelski scored once and added an assist as the San Jose Sharks beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game skid.

DECEMBER 16, 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

NHL Capsules

PITTSBURGH (AP) T.J. Oshie scored twice and added an assist as the Washington Capitals spoiled Mike Sullivan's coaching debut for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 4-1 win on Monday ni...

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Capitals-Penguins Preview

One might wonder how a team featuring three of the league's most prolific offensive players with four Art Ross trophies and 15 30-goal seasons between them could rank near the bott...

DECEMBER 13, 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

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

Toronto suffers third loss in row

NOVEMBER 29, 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

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

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

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

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