Capitals and Islanders square off in battle of top East Division teams
The two best teams in the East Division meet when the Washington Capitals take on the New York IslandersMARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ovechkin matches Esposito with 717th goal; Caps rout Sabres
Alexander Ovechkin matched Phil Esposito for sixth on the NHL’s career list with his 717th goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-0MARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington puts road win streak on the line against Buffalo
Washington looks to prolong its three-game road win streak with a victory against BuffaloMARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington plays Philadelphia, seeks 4th straight win
Washington seeks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over PhiladelphiaMARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flyers to host Backstrom and the Capitals
The Washington Capitals will look to Nicklas Backstrom when they play the Philadelphia FlyersMARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Devils visit the Capitals after shutout win
New Jersey visits Washington after the Devils shut out Boston 1-0MARCH 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington visits Philadelphia for division matchup
Washington travels to Philadelphia for a East Division matchupMARCH 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bruins respond to head shot with 5-1 victory over Capitals
Brad Marchand had two goals and an assist, and the Boston Bruins responded to a head shot from Capitals forward Tom Wilson with a three-goal second period to beat Washington 5-1MARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals play the Bruins on 4-game win streak
Washington will attempt to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Capitals take on BostonMARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Caps edge Bruins 2-1 in SO in Chara's return to Boston
Jakub Vrana had the only score in the shootout and the Washington Capitals beat the Bruins 2-1 in Zdeno Chara’s return to BostonMARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No Fun NHL? Restrictions help players appreciate hockey more
NHL players are limited to the rink and hotel on the road and are encouraged not to go out in public much this season while at homeMARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Top East Division teams square off in Bruins-Capitals matchup
The top two teams in the East Division face off when the Boston Bruins play the Washington CapitalsMARCH 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ovechkin scores game-winner as Capitals sweep Devils 3-2
Alex Ovechkin broke a second-period tie and the streaking Washington Capitals welcomed back top goaltender Ilya Samsonov with a 3-2 victory over the skidding New Jersey Devils on S...FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Jersey plays Washington on 5-game home skid
New Jersey will try to end its five-game home slide when the Devils play WashingtonFEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Capitals take 3-0 lead, beat NJ Devils 5-2
Garnet Hathaway and Daniel Sprong scored in the opening 5:06 and the streaking Washington Capitals built a big lead and held off the slumping New Jersey Devils 5-2FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Backstrom and the Capitals visit the Devils
Nicklas Backstrom leads the Washington Capitals into a matchup against the New Jersey DevilsFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wilson scores winner on power play, Capitals beat Penguins
Tom Wilson scored the go-ahead goal to lift the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 victory against the Pittsburgh PenguinsFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh takes on Backstrom and the Capitals
The Washington Capitals will look to Nicklas Backstrom when they face the Pittsburgh PenguinsFEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Backstrom, Capitals to host the Penguins
Nicklas Backstrom and the Washington Capitals square off against the Pittsburgh PenguinsFEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Backstrom and Washington take on New York
Nicklas Backstrom and the Washington Capitals face off against the New York RangersFEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals get goals 3 ways, beat Sabres for 2nd straight win
The Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 for their second consecutive victoryFEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'He smells the Cup again': Nicklas Backstrom nears a milestone but Capitals' success is top priority In the coming days Nicklas Backstrom will notch his 700th career assist, just don't ask him about it.
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Buffalo takes on Washington on 3-game skid
Buffalo looks to break its three-game slide with a victory over WashingtonFEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sheary, Vrana score as Capitals beat Penguins 3-1
Conor Sheary and Jakub Vrana scored in the second period, and the Washington Capitals stopped a four-game slide by topping the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh puts home win streak on the line against Washington
Pittsburgh is looking to extend its five-game home win streak with a victory against WashingtonFEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
