Holtby used midseason reprieve for personal growth
LAS VEGAS (AP) When Braden Holtby took some time off in February, playing in only nine of the Washington Capitals' 14 games, he finally had a chance to reflect on aspects of his g...MAY 28, 2018
WASHINGTON CAPITALS 23-8-2 · 1ST IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
23-8-2 · 1ST IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
Capitals stand in way of Golden Knights' fairytale ending (May 27, 2018)
LAS VEGAS -- Everyone knew that this would be a year of firsts for the expansion Vegas Golden Knights when they began play early last October.MAY 28, 2018
Ovechkin slays demons on first trip to Stanley Cup Final
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Raw emotion came from Alex Ovechkin as he wore an ''Eastern Conference champions'' hat for the first time.MAY 26, 2018
No contract, no problem: Trotz guides Caps into Cup final
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) One of the lasting images from the Capitals' playoff run came the morning of Game 7 in the Eastern Conference final.MAY 25, 2018
Now 25 years in, Bettman is never off as NHL commissioner
NEW YORK (AP) There is usually another guest at the table when Gary Bettman and his wife, Shelli, go out to dinner with other couples during the NHL playoffs.MAY 25, 2018
DC Relief: Capitals’ run to Cup Final ends 20-year drought
WASHINGTON (AP) Jimmy Patterson was a fresh-faced 22-year-old in the stands at the old Capital Centre in October 1974 when the expansion Washington Capitals won for the first time...MAY 24, 2018
Ovechkin, Capitals headed to Stanley Cup Final vs. Vegas
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Alex Ovechkin is thrilled, though hardly satisfied.MAY 24, 2018
End of the line: Lightning's season comes to a close with Game 7 loss to Capitals
The Tampa Bay Lightning's season came to end Wednesday night with a shutout loss to the visiting Washington Capitals in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final.MAY 24, 2018
Ovechkin, Holtsby shine in Game 7, Caps beat Lightning 4-0
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Alex Ovechkin lifted the Prince of Wales Trophy, spun around and set it back down on a table.MAY 24, 2018
Washington Capitals beat Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 in Game 7; advance to face Vegas Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Washington Capitals beat Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 in Game 7; advance to face Vegas Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final.MAY 24, 2018
Ovechkin, Capitals prepare for 'biggest game of life'
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closer than ever to playing for the Stanley Cup, and he's determined to make the...MAY 23, 2018
Lightning blanked by Capitals as Eastern Conference Final heads for a do-or-die Game 7
T.J. Oshie and Devante Smith-Pelly scored, and the Washington Capitals beat up the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0 Monday night to force a deciding Game 7.MAY 22, 2018
Capitals rough up Lightning to force Game 7 in East final
WASHINGTON (AP) Facing elimination at home, the Washington Capitals looked determined to hit everything that moved in Game 6 of the Eastern...MAY 22, 2018
