Capitals keep their playoff hopes alive for another day: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals live to fight another day. A regulation loss would have killed their playoff dreams, but instead, they picked up…
Capitals embrace Alex Ovechkin’s legacy in potential final game in Washington: ‘What he’s done for this city, you can’t really put into words’
WASHINGTON, DC — The cheers began before the puck had even dropped. With Alex Ovechkin waiting until the summer to decide whether…
Evgeni Malkin doesn’t believe that Alex Ovechkin is retiring after this season: ‘He’s back next year, for sure. He’s still hungry.’
Evgeni Malkin doesn't believe Alex Ovechkin is going anywhere just yet. After an emotional game full of fanfare that could be Ovechkin's…
Alex Ovechkin waves off Penguins’ handshake line in possible final game against Pittsburgh: ‘Thanks for them to wait out there’
Alex Ovechkin may have just given the biggest sign yet that his mind is not truly made up about whether he is…
Still alive! Caps beat Penguins 3-0! Sid and Ovi’s last meeting?
For the 100th time in history, Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals faced off against Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins. Maybe it was the last…
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby take opening faceoff in potential final matchup
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby are playing in their 100th career game against each other, regular season and playoffs combined. Dylan Strome…
Alex Ovechkin poses for legendary photo with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang before potential final game against Penguins
The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins made sure to make what could be a historic game special from the very beginning. Ahead…
Live blog: Washington Capitals defeat Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 in what could be Alex Ovechkin’s final home game
Today's a BIG one. The Capitals need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. It's also Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby's…
Pierre-Luc Dubois and Rasmus Sandin listed as game-time decisions, Logan Thompson to start for Capitals
The Washington Capitals have a couple of lineup question marks heading into Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pierre-Luc Dubois and Rasmus…
Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin set for 100th meeting in what could be final showdown against each other
The 100th all-time meeting, regular season and playoffs combined, between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby will happen after all. After being held…
Dominating against the Penguins’ substitution squad: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals needed a win on Saturday afternoon and got just that. Against what amounted to the Pittsburgh Penguins' B-Team, the…
Evgeni Malkin plays hallway hockey at Alex Ovechkin’s house after traveling for Capitals-Penguins game in DC
The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins matched up on Saturday afternoon in the first of back-to-back games against each other. Washington took…
Did Alex Ovechkin want to pass up his empty-netter against Pittsburgh today so that his final goal is on a goalie?
Alex Ovechkin is one of the most unselfish players in NHL history, known around the league as a guy who celebrates his…
Alex Ovechkin scores 929th career goal with empty-netter against Pittsburgh
Alex Ovechkin left Penguins fans with a parting gift in what could be his final NHL game in Pittsburgh. Ovechkin tallied his…
Ryan Leonard becomes eighth Capitals rookie to score 20 goals in a season, earns $250k performance bonus
Ryan Leonard has found another level as the Washington Capitals' games have grown in importance late in the season. The rookie winger…
Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, records three points in Capitals’ 6-3 win over Penguins: ‘I’m really happy’
Ilya Protas followed up his NHL debut with what will surely go down as one of the most memorable games of a…
Rasmus Sandin leaves Penguins game in serious pain after Justin Brazeau hip check
Not only did the Washington Capitals lose Pierre-Luc Dubois to injury, but Rasmus Sandin left the team's 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh…
Alex Ovechkin receives standing ovation from Penguins fans, named 1st Star in what could be final game in Pittsburgh
Alex Ovechkin played what may have been his final game in Pittsburgh and was saluted by fans who used to loudly boo…
Caps beat Penguins 6-3 to stay alive in Ilya Protas’s statement game
The Washington Capitals needed that win over the Pittsburgh Penguins so badly. In a Saturday afternoon roadie, the Caps grabbed a lead…
Pierre-Luc Dubois leaves Capitals game against Penguins after suffering upper-body injury
Pierre-Luc Dubois played just 7:02 of ice time against the Pittsburgh Penguins before leaving Saturday's game early due to injury. The 27-year-old…
