Washington Capitals News

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FILE - In this June 7, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals center Lars Eller, right, celebrates his goal as Vegas Golden Knights left wing William Carrier skates away during the third period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Las Vegas. Paying the bills, going out to dinner and cutting the grass can fall by the wayside for NHL players on long playoff runs. With so much focus on hockey, everything on the outside is forgotten about this time of year. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
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NHL players forget outside world during long playoff runs

May 15 | AP

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, and other members of the Capitals react after losing 4-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes in double overtime of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Early exit a year after Cup win teaches Caps another lesson

Apr 26 | AP

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Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates his goal with right wing Nino Niederreiter, right, left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86), of Finland, and defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Hurricanes stun defending champion Capitals in 2OT in Game 7

Apr 25 | AP

Apr 24, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the second period in game seven of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes take down Capitals in 2OT of Game 7 to reach second round

Apr 25

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FILE - In this June 12, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, from Russia, right, holds up the Stanley Cup during a victory rally for the Washington Capitals in celebration of winning the Stanley Cup, in Washington. In previous playoffs, a Game 7 at home would've been a "Here we go again" moment of worry for the Washington Capitals. But after exorcising some demons and winning the Stanley Cup last year, the Capitals hope things really are different this time when they host the pesky Carolina Hurricanes in Game 7 on Wednesday night, April 24, 2019.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
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Defending champion Caps face ‘Mr. Game 7’ and the Hurricanes

Apr 23 | AP

Capitals, Hurricanes set for winner-take-all game 7

Apr 23 | AP

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), off Russia, leaves the ice following a penalty during the third period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 22, 2019. Carolina won 5-2. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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Nixed goal, rough 3rd period frustrate Ovechkin, Capitals

Apr 23 | AP

Apr 22, 2019; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) scores his third period goal against the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defied the Washington Capitals 5-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes run away from Capitals to force Game 7

Apr 23

Capitals take 3-2 lead into game 6 against the Hurricanes

Apr 21 | AP

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Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20), of Finland, and Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie (77) chase the puck during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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Capitals’ T.J. Oshie out of playoffs with broken clavicle

Apr 21 | AP

Apr 20, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) shoots the puck as Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (22) defends in the third period in game five of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. The Capitals won 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes fall to Capitals, pushed to brink of elimination

Apr 21

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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his goal with right wing Devante Smith-Pelly, left, during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Capitals beat Hurricanes 6-0 to take 3-2 series lead

Apr 21 | AP

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour watches as Hurricanes' Jordan Martinook (48) takes the ice against the Washington Capitals during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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Rookie coaches enjoying chess match that comes in playoffs

Apr 19 | AP

Washington, Carolina tied 2-2 heading to game 5

Apr 19 | AP

Apr 15, 2019; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) and left wing Brock McGinn (23) celebrate their win against the Washington Capitals in game three of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 5-0. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Will Hurricanes make adjustments in Game 4 vs. Capitals?

Apr 18

Capitals take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Hurricanes

Apr 17 | AP

Apr 11, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the third period in game one of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. The Capitals won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Will missing two regulars impact Hurricanes’ gameplan vs. Capitals in Game 4?

Apr 17

Apr 11, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the third period in game one of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. The Capitals won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Will missing two regulars impact Hurricanes’ gameplan vs. Capitals in Game 4?

Apr 17

Hurricanes rout defending champion Capitals as playoff hockey returns to Raleigh

Apr 16

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, punches Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, also of Russia, during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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Svechnikov in concussion protocol after fight with Ovechkin

Apr 16 | AP

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, punches Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, also of Russia, during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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Ovechkin injures Carolina’s Svechnikov with punch to face

Apr 16 | AP

Capitals take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Hurricanes

Apr 14 | AP

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The Washington Capitals celebrate after overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series as Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) and goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) skate by, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Capitals beat Hurricanes 4-3 on OT for 2-0 series lead

Apr 14 | AP

Hurricanes drop Game 2 to Capitals in OT thriller

Apr 13

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Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrates his game-winning goal with defenseman Christian Djoos (29), of Sweden, during overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Orpik scores in OT, Capitals take 2-0 lead over Hurricanes

Apr 13 | AP

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