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Ex-Capital Smith-Pelly, Stanley Cup hero, to join NHL Network as studio analyst
Former Capitals winger Devante Smith-Pelly is joining NHL Network as a studio analyst, the league announced on Monday. He'll make his season debut on "NHL Tonight" this week.
No milestone against Islanders this time: New York tops Capitals, keeps Ovechkin at 899 goals
Bo Horvat scored with 15:31 remaining in the third period to lift the New York Islanders to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday night.
Capitals fire assistant coach Love following NHL investigation into conduct
The Washington Capitals fired assistant coach Mitch Love on Sunday following an NHL investigation into his conduct during recent interviews with other teams, the franchise announced.
Capitals’ Leonard gets ‘better and better’ amid hot start
The Capitals are scoring goals in bunches as they jumped to a 5-2 start to the NHL season. But for the first time in years, those successful shots aren't coming from the stick of Alex Ovechkin. Instead, a group of fresh faces leads the way for Washington.
Jacob Chychrun scores in OT to lift Capitals to 3-2 victory over Lightning for third straight win
Jacob Chychrun scored 1:19 into overtime and the Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.
Capitals start to find footing following season-opening loss
The Washington Capitals are not easily rattled. The veteran squad, which returned most of its key contributors from last season's postseason run, proved that over the weekend.
Wizards, Mystics broadcasts move to 106.7 The Fan under new radio partnership
Monumental Sports, the owners of the Washington Mystics, Wizards and Capitals, announced a new radio deal on Monday morning.
Lindgren makes 35 saves as Capitals edge Rangers
Anthony Beauvillier scored in the second period, Charlie Lindgren stopped 35 shots, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 1-0 on Sunday night.
Protas has two goals and an assist as Capitals beat Islanders
Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat New York 4-2 on Saturday night, spoiling the Islanders' home opener.
Pastrnak records 3-point night in Bruins’ season-opening win over Ovechkin, Capitals
David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves in the Boston Bruins' 3-1 victory over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
LOVERRO: Last year or not, it’s Ovechkin. Count your blessings, fans
Alex Ovechkin celebrated his 40th birthday last month. Wednesday night, he will take the ice at Capital One Arena with the Washington Capitals to face the Boston Bruins for his 21st National Hockey League season.
Optimistic Capitals have ‘no doubts’ about potential ahead of NHL opener
The Capitals aren't looking for a repeat of last season, which saw the team lead the Eastern Conference in points during the regular season. They want more. They want a deep postseason run.
Panthers’ threepeat bid, players’ return to Winter Olympics highlight new NHL season
The immense challenge of threepeating as Stanley Cup champion got even more difficult for the Florida Panthers when they lost their captain and arguably most important player for the next 7-9 months to a knee injury.
Washington Times Weekly: Full speed ahead for a new stadium in Washington
I'm George Gerbo and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and talk about their coverage of the latest news and events. And joining me today is Washington Times sports reporter Liam Griffin.
Islanders No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer headlines the NHL rookies to watch
Matthew Schaefer being the first NHL No. 1 pick out of the Ontario Hockey League since Connor McDavid in 2015 is pressure enough. Then there's following Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini into the league.
Ovechkin leaves training camp early with lower-body injury, dodges retirement rumors
The Russian Machine never breaks, but it may take a bit longer to start up this year.
Ovechkin evaluated for lower-body injury on first day of Capitals training camp
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin missed several activities during the opening practice of training camp as he was evaluated for a lower-body injury, team officials said.
Wizards, Capitals owner Leonsis wants to buy Nationals, D.C. United
Washington Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis said at a conference on Wednesday that he would be interested in purchasing MLS' D.C. United and MLB's Washington Nationals. The current owners would have to be willing to sell, though.
Ovechkin’s cereal, Ovi’s Great Crunch, hits Giant store shelves this week ahead of NHL season
Alex Ovechkin's gap-toothed grin is coming to grocery stores throughout the D.C. region.
Capitals unveil red ‘Screaming Eagle’ jersey as new alternate look
The Screaming Eagle is back. The Capitals' fan-favorite throwback logo will return on the team's alternate jerseys this season, this time on a bright red background instead of the traditional black look.
