WASHINGTON CAPITALS NEWS

How to prepare yourself for the inevitable Washington Capitals collapse

It's the same result every year, so why not be prepared?

APRIL 13, 2016

Ducks clinch Pacific Division with win over Capitals

When the Anaheim Ducks lost nine of their first 10 games, making the playoffs looked like an uphill climb. Now they're Pacific Division cham...

APRIL 11, 2016

Stars set to face Wild in first round of playoffs

In the West, the top-seeded Dallas Stars face the Minnesota Wild.

APRIL 11, 2016

Ovechkin has hat trick for 50 goals, Holtby ties record with 48 wins

ST. LOUIS (AP) It was a milestone evening for the Washington Capitals. And a forgettable finale for the St. Louis Blues.

APRIL 10, 2016

Islanders clinch playoff spot by beating Capitals in OT

WASHINGTON (AP) All eyes were on Braden Holtby in his first chance to tie Martin Brodeur's single-season wins record. Then, New York Island...

APRIL 6, 2016

Coyotes pounce on NHL-leading Capitals

Mike Smith stops 31 shots as Coyotes blank Washington.

APRIL 3, 2016

Capitals crush Blue Jackets to clinch Presidents' Trophy for league's best record

Capitals crush Blue Jackets to clinch Presidents' Trophy for league's best record

MARCH 29, 2016

Big third period from Capitals downs Jackets

Capitals crush Blue Jackets to clinch Presidents' Trophy for league's best record

MARCH 29, 2016

Blues beat Caps for 4th straight shutout, this time with Allen in goal

WASHINGTON (AP) Jake Allen watched from the bench as fellow goaltender Brian Elliott put together three consecutive shutouts for the St. Lo...

MARCH 27, 2016

John Carlson scores OT winner in return, Capitals beat Devils

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) The Washington Capitals got a missing piece back and it helped them move within grasping distance of the Presidents' Trop...

MARCH 26, 2016

Capitals nab 50th win, become first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot

Capitals nab 50th win, become first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot

MARCH 16, 2016

Watch Kobe and his wife smooch on the Kiss Cam at a Kings game

It's not often the Mamba shows his softer side.

MARCH 10, 2016

Kobe Bryant gave Alex Ovechkin a gift for being 'one of the all time greats'

And both watched the Lakers get a win.

MARCH 9, 2016

Capitals end Ducks 11-game win streak

Ducks lose to Capitals at home in a shootout

MARCH 8, 2016

Soaring Ducks host NHL-leading Capitals

In a marquee matchup with the makings of a possible Stanley Cup Final preview, the soaring Anaheim Ducks look to extend their franchise-best...

MARCH 7, 2016

Condon saves Habs' bacon with no-look, behind-the-back save

Goalie's save particularly big as what looked like blowout turns into one-goal thriller

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Trade deadline outlook: Washington Capitals

Trade deadline outlook: Washington Capitals

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Capitals acquire D Mike Weber from Sabres for 2017 3rd-round pick

NHL-leading Washington adds lefty insurance on the back end

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Coyotes' Domingue accuses officials of preferential treatment

Coyotes' Domingue accuses officials of preferential treatment

FEBRUARY 23, 2016