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Capitals salvage a point but can’t beat Red Wings in back-to-back: numbers for the morning after
Ovechkin leads Capitals in a hard-fought game against Red Wings but falls short in overtime, salvaging only a point.
Capitals rebound from bad road trip, shut out Maple Leafs behind Thompson in goal
Capitals bounce back with a 4-0 victory over Maple Leafs, led by goalie Ilya Samsonov's stellar performance.
Qatari investment group and private equity firm reportedly buying Laurene Powell Jobs’ stake in Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Monumental Sports is in talks with Qatari investors for Laurene Powell Jobs' stake, promising exciting changes for the Capitals.
Capitals enjoying run of excellence, are 'model for success in the NHL'
The Capitals, led by Alex Ovechkin, showcase excellence and are a model of success in the NHL.
Wild stay hot, shut out Capitals for 5th straight win
Ovechkin leads Capitals to victory over Wild with standout performance in December 16 matchup.
Live updates: Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena
Capitals clashed with Wild in a thrilling game featuring Ovechkin, Backstrom, and Kaprizov at the Grand Casino Arena.
DFS Thursday: Caps and ‘Canes; Islanders Producing; Raddysh Still Valuable
Capitals vs. Hurricanes promises an exciting matchup featuring Alex Ovechkin and Sebastian Aho. Don't miss this thrilling hockey showdown!
Commanders rock Capitals sweaters at away game
Capitals sport Commanders-themed jerseys in a spirited away game led by Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin.
Projected Lineups for Capitals vs Ducks – 12/5/25
Expect a thrilling showdown as Ovechkin's Capitals face Zegras' Ducks on Dec 5, 2025. Don't miss the action!
Capitals Roll Past Sharks for Sixth Straight Win
Alex Ovechkin shines as the Capitals roll past the Sharks for their sixth straight win, securing a dominant performance.
Capitals Survive Late Surge in 4-3 Win Over Jets
Capitals take a thrilling 4-3 win over Jets with Ovechkin leading the charge.
3 Things the Capitals Should Be Thankful For
The Capitals are thankful for Ovechkin's leadership, emerging young stars, and strong fan support this season.
Capitals’ power play ‘not even close to good enough’ in loss to Lightning: ‘It’s costing us games’
Capitals struggle on power play against Lightning as Ovechkin and Backstrom seek improvement.
Backstrom thriving with Brynas in return home to Sweden
Nicklas Backstrom shines with Brynäs IF, bringing NHL experience and leadership back to Sweden.
Spencer Carbery believes Capitals may have found good chemistry with forward lines against Kings: ‘Hopefully it’s a sign of things to come’
Spencer Carbery discusses the Capitals' forward chemistry, focusing on Ovechkin, Backstrom, and Strome as key drivers.
Nicklas Backstrom congratulates John Carlson for passing him for second on the Capitals’ all-time games list: ‘Love you, buddy’
John Carlson returns for the Capitals as they face the Islanders, alongside Nicklas Backstrom, boosting their playoff hopes.
John Carlson will overtake Nicklas Backstrom on notable franchise leaderboard if he plays against Kings
John Carlson surpasses Nicklas Bäckström on Capitals' games played leaderboard, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Hockey Night in Canada on Sportsnet: Canadiens vs. Bruins
Rangers vs Capitals: Ovechkin and Panarin shine in a thrilling showdown, with Shesterkin's stellar performance leading to victory.
Spencer Carbery after 6-3 loss to Panthers: ‘The process isn’t going to change just because we’re not scoring goals’
Spencer Carbery's process-driven approach aims to inspire the Capitals amid challenges, with Ovechkin and Backstrom leading the way.
Alex Ovechkin names the three former Washington Capitals players that he misses playing with the most
Alex Ovechkin misses playing with former Capitals teammates Nicklas Backstrom and Brooks Orpik, reflecting on their impactful synergy.