Washington Capitals
Capitals cheer on Slovakian, Canadian teammates amid Olympic runs
Slovakian defenseman Martin Fehervary is a rising star at this year's Olympics. His impressive play and subsequent rise in fame haven't surprised his Capitals teammates, who watched from afar Wednesday as Slovakia qualified for the semifinals.
Player who fought Wilson suspended for rest of Olympics
The France player who fought Canada's Tom Wilson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics was suspended Monday by the French ice hockey federation.
Capitals’ Wilson fights in Canada’s game against France at Olympics
Who says there's no fighting in hockey at the Olympics? Tom Wilson dropped the gloves late in Canada's game against France on Sunday, going after the player who delivered a forearm to the head of teammate Nathan MacKinnon minutes earlier.
Russia’s Olympic team ban leaves some of NHL’s best players out of Milan
While there's a general understanding in hockey about why Russia is not allowed to compete in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, there is some disappointment in leaving some of the best players in the world out of the first so-called best-on-best international tournament in a decade.
Dubois scores in his return for Washington as Capitals beat Predators
Pierre-Luc Dubois scored in his first game since Halloween, Jakob Chychrun added a pair of goals and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 on Thursday night.
Capitals activate Dubois, Thompson prior to their final game before Olympic break
The Washington Capitals activated forward Pierre-Luc Dubois and goalie Logan Thompson from the injured list prior to Thursday night's matchup with Nashville, their final game before the Olympic break.
Capitals top Islanders to pull within 2 points of third place in Metropolitan Division
Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Monday night.
Battered Capitals look to ride momentum in final week before Olympic break
The Capitals find themselves in an unfamiliar spot with three games remaining until a much-needed Olympic break: outside the playoff picture. Washington's battered roster could use the rest -- and a spark from the final week before NHL players head to Italy.
Kane passes Modano for most NHL points by an American-born player
Patrick Kane smiled. The wait was over. Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history, passing Mike Modano with an assist for his 1,375th point on an assist Thursday night for the Detroit Red Wings against the Washington Capitals.
MacKinnon has two goals and an assist to reach 1,100 points, Avalanche beat Capitals
Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist to reach 1,100 career points and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday.
Panthers rebound from an eight-goal loss to Carolina, beat Capitals in District
Sam Bennett had a goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers rebounded from a lopsided loss at Carolina with a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
Capitals rally with two in the third, then beat Montreal on McMichael’s overtime goal
Connor McMichael scored with 37.6 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Rookie Leonard, tight-knit Capitals bring fathers, brothers on annual ‘Mentors’ Trip’
Ryan Leonard was still a college student this time last year. Now, he's a rising star who counts his Capitals teammates -- including Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson -- among his mentors.
Stars beat Capitals to snap their losing streak at six games
Radek Faksa scored a shorthanded goal, Casey DeSmith made 23 saves and the Dallas Stars ended their losing streak at six games by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Capitals prospect Mateiko named to Latvian Olympic team
Another member of the Washington Capitals is headed to next month's Olympic Games.
Sourdif scores his first NHL hat trick to lead Capitals to win over Ducks
Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on Monday night.
Zetterlund’s 10th goal of season late in third period gives Senators a win over Capitals
Fabian Zetterlund scored with less than two-and-a-half minutes remaining to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday.
Capitals’ Wilson shows off Olympic bona fides in victory over Rangers
Forwards Tom Wilson and Justin Sourdif each scored twice as the Capitals defeated the visiting New York Rangers 6-3 on New Year's Eve.
LOVERRO: Historic year for local sports, even if biggest stories took place outside the lines
This may be hard to believe, based on the poor play by most local professional sports teams for much of the year, but 2025 was one of the most significant years in Washington sports history.
Red Wings outlast Capitals 3-2 in overtime to sweep home-and-home series
Moritz Seider scored at 4:36 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday to sweep a home-and-home series.
