FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
How Nicklas Backstrom became a believer in hip resurfacing surgery The Capitals star is back on the ice and producing after heading to Belgium for a procedure in the offseason.
Rielly scores first goal of season, Leafs down Capitals 5-1
Morgan Rielly’s first goal of the season stood up as the winner for Toronto in the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on SundayJANUARY 30, 2023 • Associated Press
Capitals clip Penguins with a shootout strike from Nicklas Backstrom Backstrom's shootout strike holds up after Darcy Kuemper (36 saves) makes one final stop on Evgeny Malkin.
JANUARY 27, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Ovechkin scores, Capitals beat Penguins 3-2 in shootout
Nicklas Backstrom had the shootout winner to help the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a matchup of rivals jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference p...JANUARY 27, 2023 • Associated Press
Assisting Ovechkin: Closer look at setting up 800-plus goals
A total of 140 different teammates have assisted on at least one goal by Alex Ovechkin on his way to second on the NHL career listJANUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press
Ovechkin Chasing Gretzky: Assisting Ovi on goals is an art
Alex Ovechkin earlier this season became the third player in NHL history to surpass 800 career goalsJANUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press
With Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back, Caps try to find the right fit Washington’s next game is Wednesday at Philadelphia.
JANUARY 10, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Backstrom, Wilson return as Capitals blank Blue Jackets, 1-0
Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson made their season debuts and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0JANUARY 9, 2023 • Associated Press
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson to make their returns on Sunday The wait is finally over for the two veterans, who will each play Sunday at home against Columbus for the first time this season after recov...
JANUARY 7, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Backstrom, Wilson ready to make season debuts for Capitals
The Washington Capitals say center Nicklas Backstrom and winger Tom Wilson are ready to playJANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press
Predators beat Capitals 3-2 for third straight win
Ryan McDonagh scored a highlight-reel goal late in the third period to extend the Nashville Predators winning streak to three with a 3-2 victory at the Washington CapitalsJANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson near season debuts Coach Peter Laviolette said that neither player will travel to play in Columbus on Thursday. Washington plays at Capital One Arena against N...
JANUARY 4, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Capitals face the Flyers in Metropolitan Division action
The Washington Capitals take on the Philadelphia Flyers for a matchup within the Metropolitan Division WednesdayDECEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press
Dowd lifts Capitals to 3-2 win over Oilers
Nic Dowd scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and Washington Capitals beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 to snap a two-game skidDECEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press
Oilers host the Capitals after McDavid's 2-goal game
The Edmonton Oilers host the Washington Capitals after Connor McDavid's two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Oilers' 5-3 winDECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press
Capitals, Flyers, Avalanche handling injury woes differently
A handful of NHL teams are dealing with significant injury issues in the first part of the seasonDECEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Calgary hosts Washington in a non-conference matchup
The Calgary Flames and the Washington Capitals meet in an out-of-conference matchupDECEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Seattle takes on Washington after overtime win
The Seattle Kraken host the Washington Capitals after the Kraken took down the Los Angeles Kings 9-8 in overtimeNOVEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press
Canucks bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Capitals
The Vancouver Canucks take on the Washington Capitals with a three winning streak on the lineNOVEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press
Capitals visit the Devils, try to stop road losing streak
The Washington Capitals will attempt to stop their five-game road slide in a matchup against the New Jersey DevilsNOVEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press
Capitals host the Flames after overtime win
The Washington Capitals host the Calgary Flames after the Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtimeNOVEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press
Alex Ovechkin scores 790th goal, Capitals beat Flyers in OT
Alex Ovechkin scored in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 comeback victory against the Philadelphia Flyers and snap their four-game losing streakNOVEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press
Capitals host the Flyers on losing streak
The Washington Capitals look to stop a four-game skid when they play the Philadelphia FlyersNOVEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press
