Strong Goaltending, Defense Propels Capitals to Win Over Senators
The Capitalshad a strong defensive showing in Sunday's win over the Ottawa Senators.One day after exploding for six goals in a victory over... JANUARY 2, 2017
Capitals use Offensive Firepower to Dominate Devils
The Washington Capitals had a strong performance Saturday and left New Jersey with a victory.After dropping two straight games, including o... DECEMBER 31, 2016
Washington Capitals: Unsung Heroes Doing Their Part
The Washington Capitals have been getting solid production from some secondary scorers this season.Over the past few seasons one of the kno... DECEMBER 30, 2016
For Devils' Beau Bennett, learning to take injuries-and Twitter—in stride
Productive when on the ice but limited by a cavalcade of injuries, Devils winger Beau Bennett has tried to embrace a more laidback way of b... DECEMBER 30, 2016
Kinkaid stars as Devils beat Capitals in shootout (Dec 29, 2016)
WASHINGTON (AP) Keith Kinkaid got plenty of pucks to break in his new pads and put them to good use in winning a rare start. DECEMBER 30, 2016
Washington Capitals Run Into Tough Goaltending, Fall to Devils in Shootout
The Washington Capitals dropped their second consecutive game Thursday night.It hasn't been the best week for the Washington Capitals. Afte... DECEMBER 30, 2016
Capitals Look to Rebound at Home Against New Jersey
The Washington Capitals will look to gat back in the win column Thursday night at home against the New Jersey Devils.After dropping three o... DECEMBER 29, 2016
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CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Sam Gagner got his fifth goal in five games, Zach Werenski continued his impressive rookie season with two assists and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Ca... DECEMBER 17, 2016
Oshie, Kuznetsov help Capitals beat Canes 4-3 in shootout (Dec 16, 2016)
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Washington Capitals keep picking up victories and points. The problem: So is just about everyone else in the brutal... DECEMBER 17, 2016
Evgeny Kuznetsov explained his weird goal celebration at the World Cup
The Russian forward borrowed his bird celebration from 'FIFA' NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Washington D.C. firefighters are taking their Capitals superstition very seriously
Important reminder as the Washington Capitals are set to play the Pittsburgh Penguins in the semifinals APRIL 26, 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
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' Burakovsky high-fives a dolphin in the Bahamas
Capitals' Burakovsky high-fives a dolphin in the Bahamas FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Jagr: Admiration for Yzerman prevents comparisons to Larkin
Jagr: Admiration for Yzerman prevents comparisons to Larkin FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Capitals' Kuznetsov scores with plaid suit at All-Star Game media day
Capitals' Kuznetsov scores with plaid suit at media day for All-Star Game JANUARY 29, 2016
Capitals' Kuznetsov, Predators' Neal added to All-Star Game
Capitals' Kuznetsov, Predators' Neal added to All-Star Game JANUARY 28, 2016
Ovechkin wasn't fazed by snowstorm: 'We're from Russia'
Ovechkin wasn't fazed by snowstorm: 'We're from Russia' JANUARY 24, 2016
Kuznetsov shines, Capitals beat Canucks 4-1
WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Capitals honored Alex Ovechkin for his 500th goal before their game against the Vancouver Canucks. Afterward... JANUARY 15, 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
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
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Jaromir Jagr scored two goals, including the game-winner in the third period, and Al Montoya made 38 saves as the streaking Florida Panthers beat the Minnesota... JANUARY 4, 2016
Johnson, Saad score twice each; Jackets beat Caps 5-4 in SO
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) It may be too late, but the disappointing Columbus Blue Jackets showed what they can be in wins over the NHL's top two teams this week. JANUARY 3, 2016