It’s Trotz’s move in chess match of Capitals-Penguins series
Now that Mike Sullivan and Barry Trotz have matched wits in a playoff series for three consecutive years, they harbor very few secrets.MAY 5, 2018
WASHINGTON CAPITALS 16-6-1 · 2ND IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
16-6-1 · 2ND IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
Capitals sign top goaltending prospect Ilya Samsonov
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals have signed top goaltending prospect Ilya Samsonov to a three-year, entry-level contract.MAY 4, 2018
Guentzel scores twice, Penguins even series with Capitals
PITTSBURGH (AP) Jake Guentzel scored twice to push his playoff total to a league-leading 10, Matt Murray stopped 20 shots and the Pittsburg...MAY 4, 2018
Guentzel scores twice, Penguins even series with Capitals
PITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Sullivan knows his team is ''wired'' for offense, as tends to happen when you have Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and -...MAY 4, 2018
High-scoring top lines dominating best defenders in playoffs
Each time Boston's top line jumps over the boards, the Tampa Bay Lightning are on red alert.MAY 3, 2018
NHL taking a look at Wilson hit on Pittsburgh’s Aston-Reese
NEW YORK (AP) The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson three games on Wednesday for an illegal hit on Pittsburgh's Zach Ast...MAY 3, 2018
Wilson suspension major storyline as Pens host Caps in Game 4 (May 02, 2018)
The Washington Capitals are trying to escape both their past and the second round of the playoffs, and a win Thursday in Game 4 of their second-round series against the Pittsburgh...MAY 3, 2018
Capitals, Penguins try to keep focus on series, not Wilson
PITTSBURGH (AP) Tom Wilson's aggression helped propel him from fourth-line grinder into a difference-maker who skates alongside Alex Ovechk...MAY 3, 2018
Swing away: Swatting puck out of midair not uncommon or easy
Like he does with so many things, Sidney Crosby makes it look easy.MAY 2, 2018
Ovechkin’s late goal lifts Capitals by Penguins 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom have spent their entire careers chasing the Pittsburgh Penguins and shouldering their o...MAY 2, 2018
Ovechkin scores late to give Caps 4-3 win, 2-1 series lead
PITTSBURGH (AP) Alex Ovechkin knocked his own rebound out of midair and by Matt Murray with 1:07 remaining to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory on Tuesday night in Gam...MAY 2, 2018
Home is where the ‘L’ is? Home teams struggling in playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) Having home ice is supposed to be an advantage in the NHL. So far in the 2018 playoffs, the only guarantee to playing at ho...MAY 1, 2018
AP Source: No hearing for Wilson for hit on Dumoulin
WASHINGTON (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision says there will not be a disciplinary hearing for Washington Capitals winger...APRIL 30, 2018
Capitals hold on to lead this time, beat Penguins in Game 2
WASHINGTON (AP) Braden Holtby spun around and saw the puck on the goal line. Maybe it was in. Maybe it wasn't.APRIL 29, 2018
Penguins’ Malkin out for Game 2 at Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) Injured star Evgeni Malkin was out of the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup for Game 2 of their second-round series against the W...APRIL 29, 2018
Capitals believe they can rebound from 'kick in the stomach'
WASHINGTON (AP) A five-minute implosion made the Capitals look like the same old team in the playoffs.APRIL 27, 2018
Penguins erase 2-goal deficit, beat Capitals 3-2 in Game 1
WASHINGTON (AP) After the Capitals scored early, the Penguins scored often to stun their rivals with yet another comeback.APRIL 27, 2018
Three of a grind: Playoff rematches crank up the hatred
When the Washington Capitals faced the New York Islanders in the playoffs five years in a row in the 1980s, players knew everything.APRIL 26, 2018
Pens to be without two key players at start of series vs. Capitals (Apr 25, 2018)
Pittsburgh has had great success against the Washington Capitals in the playoffs, but the Penguins will be challenged by the absence of a couple key players when the teams open a s...APRIL 26, 2018
Caps roll over Blue Jackets, look to nemesis Pittsburgh
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) After dropping the first two playoff games at home in overtime, the Washington Capitals picked up momentum that only go...APRIL 24, 2018
Capitals beat Blue Jackets in Game 6 to advance to 2nd round
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored twice and Braden Holtby had 35 saves as the Washington Capitals advanced to the Eastern Conference...APRIL 24, 2018
Capitals advance with 6-3 win over Blue Jackets in Game 6
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Washington Capitals can now turn their attention to the Pittsburgh Penguins and avenging some playoff disappointmen...APRIL 24, 2018
Backstrom scores in OT, Caps take 3-2 series lead
WASHINGTON (AP) Nicklas Backstrom scored his second goal of the game 11:53 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over...APRIL 22, 2018
Capitals take 3-2 series lead on Jackets
Overtime came at the perfect time for the Washington Capitals.APRIL 22, 2018
