Starting goaltenders battle physical and mental fatigue
Behind the mask is a mind filled with a web of a thousand thoughts, worries and a singular focus of what it takes to win a game.MARCH 23, 2018
WASHINGTON CAPITALS 16-6-1 · 2ND IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
16-6-1 · 2ND IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
Next Game at Devils · Sun 12:00AM
WSH +143 TOTAL 6
Kuznetsov a question mark as Wings host Caps (Mar 21, 2018)
DETROIT -- Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov will travel with the team on its three-game road trip, but it is not known whether he will be back in the lineup on the first...MARCH 23, 2018
‘Monster year’ could land John Carlson a monster contract
John Carlson can't forget that he is fighting for the NHL lead for points among defensemen because his Washington Capitals teammates keep ra...MARCH 23, 2018
Metropolitan Division madness gets contenders playoff-ready
The bruises on Travis Konecny's legs are marks of Metropolitan Division hockey.MARCH 23, 2018
Carlson scores late as Capitals deal Stars a tough defeat
WASHINGTON (AP) All it took was a failed clear, a few passes and a one-timer for the Washington Capitals to earn a big win and hand the Dallas Stars a devastating loss.MARCH 23, 2018
Stars search for elusive road win against Capitals (Mar 19, 2018)
WASHINGTON -- The Dallas Stars visit the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night hoping to salvage the finale of a six-game road trip and boost their standing in the Western Conferenc...MARCH 23, 2018
Simmonds scores 2 goals, helps lift Flyers past Capitals 6-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Wayne Simmonds and the Flyers are playing every game as if it's the postseason. It paid off this weekend.MARCH 19, 2018
Flyers host Capitals in key Metropolitan clash
Alex Ovechkin did not score in the last two games for the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers are hoping to keep him off the scoresheet.MARCH 18, 2018
Capitals' Kuznetsov out vs. Flyers, considered day-to-day
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals say center Evgeny Kuznetsov is day-to-day with an upper body injury and won't play Sunday at th...MARCH 17, 2018
Predators beat Avalanche 4-2 to clinch playoff spot
DENVER (AP) Colton Sissons and Filip Forsberg each scored twice, backup goaltender Juuse Saros stopped 33 shots and the Nashville Predators...MARCH 17, 2018
Oshie, Backstrom score as Capitals down Islanders 6-3
WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Capitals scored 13 goals in two games against the New York Islanders, and Alex Ovechkin accounted for none o...MARCH 17, 2018
Focus turns to Holtby as Capitals host Islanders (Mar 16, 2018)
WASHINGTON -- One night after his team exploded for a 7-3 win at the New York Islanders, all eyes will be on Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby when the teams play the se...MARCH 16, 2018
Oshie scores 2 as Capitals rout Islanders 7-3
NEW YORK (AP) The Washington Capitals - particularly T.J. Oshie - were grateful to get a high-scoring win.MARCH 16, 2018
Islanders hoped for more meaningful matchup vs. Capitals (Mar 15, 2018)
NEW YORK -- The New York Islanders and their fans could have been forgiven if the Islanders' first game against the Washington Capitals this season left them imaging what could be...MARCH 15, 2018
Alex Ovechkin joins NHL’s exclusive 600-goal club
WASHINGTON (AP) Everyone around Alex Ovechkin had a hunch this was his night.MARCH 13, 2018
Ovechkin vs. Laine vs. Malkin: NHL stars race to 50 goals
WASHINGTON (AP) Patrik Laine knows where he stands.MARCH 13, 2018
Ovechkin reaches 600 goals, Capitals beat Jets in overtime
WASHINGTON (AP) Make it 600 goals and counting for Alex Ovechkin, and give the Washington Capitals two more points for the tough playoff ra...MARCH 13, 2018
Grubauer’s 24 saves lead Capitals past Sharks 2-0
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) On a road trip where Washington struggled to generate any offense, Nicklas Backstrom's goal was enough to send the Ca...MARCH 11, 2018
Capitals aim to end California skid at Sharks (Mar 09, 2018)
The Washington Capitals' annual visits to California have ended in futility in recent years. The San Jose Sharks have been unkind hosts for much longer.MARCH 10, 2018
Capitals sign GM Brian MacLellan to contract extension
WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Capitals have re-signed general manager Brian MacLellan to a contract extension.MARCH 9, 2018
Caps hope to rebound at Kings (Mar 08, 2018)
LOS ANGELES -- The Washington Capitals will face the Los Angeles Kings on the second stop of their three-game California road trip on Thursday night at Staples Center.MARCH 8, 2018
North Americans in KHL: 'I can't believe that just happened'
Ben Scrivens keeps trying to figure out what he is doing wrong.MARCH 7, 2018
Ducks beat Capitals 4-0 to move up to second in Pacific
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle doesn't know what's behind the confluence of streaks bolstering the Ducks' playoff chances...MARCH 7, 2018
Steven Stamkos, Lightning outscore Flyers 7-7
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Steven Stamkos had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points and added a shootout goal in the Tampa Bay Li...MARCH 4, 2018
