JUNE 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nicklas Backstrom's hip injury will dictate Capitals' plans The Caps’ offseason revolves around Nicklas Backstrom’s future, and there are a few ways it could play out.
Capitals' Tom Wilson out 6-8 months after knee surgery
Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson is expected to miss six to eight months after undergoing knee surgeryMAY 25, 2022 • Associated Press
Banged-up Capitals: Surgery possible for Backstrom, Wilson
The Washington Capitals could be in for a long summer because of injuries to key playersMAY 15, 2022 • Associated Press
Caps out in 1st round for 4th time since winning Cup in 2018
The Washington Capitals lost their fourth consecutive first-round playoff series since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018MAY 14, 2022 • Associated Press
Panthers beat Capitals in overtime in Game 4, tie series
Sam Reinhart tied it late in regulation, Carter Verhaeghe scored his second of the game in overtime and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals...MAY 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Panthers rout Capitals 5-1 in Game 2 to even series
Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist, and the Florida Panthers topped the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night to even their Eastern Conference...MAY 6, 2022 • Associated Press
From MacKinnon to Malkin, big names already making impact
Nathan MacKinnon said it’s up to the NHL's top players to “drive the bus” and deliver for their teamMAY 4, 2022 • Associated Press
What it takes for NHL playoff contenders to win Stanley Cup
The Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes are among the contenders looking to get over the hump this year and win the Stanley CupMAY 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Hunt's 3rd-period goal lifts Rangers past Capitals 3-2
Dryden Hunt scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Alexandar Georgiev made 34 saves and the New York Rangers downed the Washington Capitals 3-2 in the regular-season finaleAPRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press
Nicklas Backstrom Nominated for Masterton Trophy The Professional Hockey Writers Association announced its 2022 Masterton Trophy nominees on Monday, and Nicklas Backstrom has been named as...
APRIL 25, 2022 • JAPERSRINK.COM
Capitals blank Coyotes 2-0, complete successful road trip
Conor Sheary scored in the first period and Vitek Vanecek got his fourth shutout of the season as the Washington Capitals beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-0 for their seventh win in nine...APRIL 23, 2022 • Associated Press
Washington plays Toronto, looks for 6th straight road win
Washington will try to keep its five-game road win streak alive when the Capitals play TorontoAPRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press
Eller scores, Capitals beat Bruins for 3rd consecutive win
Lars Eller had a goal and an assist to help the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 for their third consecutive victoryAPRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press
On milestone night, Nicklas Backstrom likes them apples The Capitals honored their veteran center's 1,000 points by giving fans ceremonial rubber apples. When Backstrom scored in the third period,...
MARCH 27, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Backstrom has goal, assist as Capitals beat Devils 4-3 Nicklas Backstrom scored the go-ahead goal and then added an assist on the night Washington celebrated his 1,000th career point as the Capit...
MARCH 27, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Blues beat Capitals to snap 3-game skid, lose Krug to injury
Nathan Walker scored the go-ahead goal hours after being called up to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 and snap a three-game skidMARCH 23, 2022 • Associated Press
Ovechkin now 3rd on NHL goals list, Caps beat Isles in SO
Alex Ovechkin scored his 767th goal to pass Jaromir Jagr for third on the NHL career list in the Washington Capitals’ 4-3 shootout victory against the New York IslandersMARCH 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom are polar opposites. Together, they thrived. Ovechkin and Backstrom, the twin pillars of hockey in the District, played their 1,000th game together on Tuesday in Calgary,
MARCH 11, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
McDavid scores in OT, Oilers beat Capitals to snap skid
Connor McDavid scored in overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers an important victory in the Western Conference playoff race, 4-3 over the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday nightMARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Nicklas Backstrom Sets Up T.J. Oshie Goal For 1000th Career NHL Point
MARCH 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Caps' Ovechkin ties Jagr for 3rd on NHL career goals list
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and moved into a tie for third place on the NHL’s career goals list, and Nic Dowd scored the go-ahead goal as the Washington Capitals rallied in the thir...MARCH 9, 2022 • Associated Press
Ovechkin and the Capitals visit the Flyers
The Washington Capitals will look to Alex Ovechkin when they face the Philadelphia FlyersFEBRUARY 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Washington takes road win streak into matchup with Nashville
Washington looks to extend its three-game road win streak with a victory over NashvilleFEBRUARY 14, 2022 • Associated Press
Tkachuk, Brown lead Senators past Capitals 4-1
Brady Tkachuk scored his team-leading 15th goal and added an assist, Connor Brown also had a goal and an assist and the Ottawa Senators completed a long-awaited 4-1 victory over th...FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press
Washington plays Ottawa, aims to break home losing streak
Washington looks to stop its four-game home slide with a victory against OttawaFEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press
