Ovechkin approaches 500-goal milestone in historic fashion
Gone are the days in the NHL when high-scoring Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux lit up goaltenders at will.JANUARY 9, 2016
WASHINGTON CAPITALS 10-4-1 · 3RD IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
10-4-1 · 3RD IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
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Capitals' Johansson suspended 2 games for check to head
NEW YORK (AP) The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson for two games Friday for his hit to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey.JANUARY 8, 2016
Capitals-Rangers Preview
It's been an impressive first half of the season for the Washington Capitals, who appear en route to running away with the Metropolitan Division.JANUARY 8, 2016
Alex Ovechkin is tired of explaining how he's made nearly 500 goals: 'Just Google it'
'Just Google it: What's Alex Ovechkin's answer to this question?' Alex Ovechkin said.JANUARY 8, 2016
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NEW YORK (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored his 497th goal, Braden Holtby stopped 34 shots to keep up his stellar play and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4...JANUARY 8, 2016
Ovechkin gets 497th career goal, Capitals beat Islanders 4-1
NEW YORK (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored his 497th career goal, Braden Holtby stopped 34 shots to keep up his stellar play and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals beat the New York Isla...JANUARY 8, 2016
Capitals' Richards not taking anything for granted in return
NEW YORK (AP) Mike Richards is glad to be back in the NHL and believes his biggest adjustment after missing the first half of the season wi...JANUARY 8, 2016
Blackhawks' Kane: Crawford deserves to play in All-Star Game
Blackhawks' Kane: Crawford deserves to play in All-Star GameJANUARY 7, 2016
Crosby not among NHL All-Stars as Capitals, Panthers get due
The Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals each have three players and a coach going to the new All-Star 3-on-3 tournament this month in Nashville, Tennessee. Sidney Crosby of th...JANUARY 7, 2016
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CHICAGO (AP) Rookie Artemi Panarin scored two goals for the second straight night, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Pittsburgh 3-1 on Wednesday for their second win against the Pen...JANUARY 7, 2016
Capitals-Islanders Preview
The New York Islanders closed the Nassau Coliseum with a playoff victory over the Washington Capitals. It was the Capitals, though, who eventually won the series and sent the Islan...JANUARY 7, 2016
Capitals' Sill suspended 2 games for boarding
NEW YORK (AP) Washington Capitals forward Zach Sill was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for boarding Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid.JANUARY 6, 2016
Capitals agree to terms on 1-year deal with Richards
WASHINGTON (AP) In need of center depth, the Washington Capitals agreed to a $1 million, one-year deal with two-time Stanley Cup winner Mike Richards on Wednesday.JANUARY 6, 2016
Washington Capitals to sign Mike Richards to one-year contract
Washington Capitals sign Mike Richards to one-year contractJANUARY 6, 2016
Crosby absent as NHL unveils 2016 All-Star Game rosters
Crosby absent as NHL unveils 2016 All-Star Game rostersJANUARY 6, 2016
NHL names remaining 40 All-Stars for 3-on-3 tournament
The NHL has named the final 40 players to take part in a new 3-on-3 tournament at All-Star weekend later this month in Nashville, Tennessee.JANUARY 6, 2016
NHL All-Star rosters for new 3-on-3 tournament
Forty-four players have been named to NHL All-Star weekend rosters for the league's new 3-on-3 tournament. Here are the rosters (asterisk indicates captain):JANUARY 6, 2016
What are they wearing? NHL unveils 2016 All-Star jerseys
NHL unveils 2016 All-Star jerseys (PHOTO)JANUARY 6, 2016
Kuznetsov has goal and assist as Capitals beat Bruins
BOSTON (AP) Washington's lone losing streak of the season didn't last long.JANUARY 6, 2016
Kuznetsov has goal and assist as Capitals beat Bruins 3-2
BOSTON (AP) Evgeny Kuznetsov had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals stopped their only losing streak of the season at two games with a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins...JANUARY 6, 2016
Kuznetov has goal and assist as Capitals beat Bruins 3-2
BOSTON (AP) Evgeny Kuznetsov had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals stopped their only losing streak of the season at two games with a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins...JANUARY 6, 2016
Bruins D Adam McQuaid injured in 2nd period against Capitals
BOSTON (AP) Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid was injured in the second period when he was checked headfirst into the glass Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals.JANUARY 6, 2016
Coyotes' Doan hilariously 'defends' Scott's All-Star honor
Coyotes' Doan hilariously 'defends' Scott's All-Star honorJANUARY 5, 2016
Capitals-Bruins Preview
The Washington Capitals made a brief stop home after losses at the first two stops of this five-game road swing for their first consecutive defeats of the season.JANUARY 5, 2016
Injured defensemen Carlson, Orpik to join Capitals on road trip
Injured defensemen Carlson, Orpik to join Capitals on road tripJANUARY 4, 2016
