Washington Capitals
Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev charged with public intoxication after reported fight in Arlington
Capitals defenseman Alex Alexeyev started his offseason with a bang. The 25-year-old was charged with public intoxication after a fight in Arlington, Virginia, on Saturday morning, authorities confirmed on Monday.
Glitzy new suites revealed amid Capital One Arena renovations
The Washington Wizards and Capitals have entered the offseason, so the renovations at Capital One Arena are in full swing. Monumental Sports and Entertainment, which owns the teams, unveiled renderings of the arena's shiny new luxury suites on Monday.
Capitals’ Duhaime, Leonard to support NHL’s ‘Stanley Pup’ rescue dog event
The Capitals are no longer in the playoffs, but two players will return to an NHL broadcast during the Stanley Cup Final to support the "Stanley Pup."
LOVERRO: Don’t think about it too hard and, sure, it was good year for the Capitals
Capitals fans -- you need to value and protect the prefrontal cortex of your brain. It's where your short-term memories are stored. It's also known as working memory, which, according to the Cleveland Clinic website, is critical for the temporary storage of information.
‘Overwhelmed’ Capitals reflect on loss to Hurricanes, postseason exit after milestone season
The Capitals' 50th season didn't end how they wanted; the top seed in the Eastern Conference was unceremoniously eliminated in five games by the Carolina Hurricanes.
Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes beat Capitals to reach Eastern Conference final
Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with just under two minutes left and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 on Thursday night, winning the second-round series and advancing to the Eastern Conference final for a second time in three years.
Facing elimination, Capitals look to rally against Hurricanes at home
Down 3-1 in their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Washington Capitals will be fighting for their playoff lives in Thursday's Game 5 at Capital One Arena.
LOVERRO: Long day’s journey into never-ending night
It was quite a journey for Washington sports fans Monday night -- almost too rewarding.
Capitals pushed to brink of elimination by Hurricanes with Game 4 loss
Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Capitals ‘turn the page’ for Game 4 after blowout loss to Hurricanes
Capitals defenseman John Carlson said he knows how ugly Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes was. But Washington's alternate captain downplayed concerns that Game 3's disappointment could follow his squad into Monday's Game 4.
Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals in Game 3 of second-round playoff series
Andrei Svechnikov pounced on a loose faceoff puck for his sixth postseason goal while Frederik Andersen had 21 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 4-0 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Hurricanes return home for Game 3 battle with Capitals after splitting two road games
The Carolina Hurricanes dominated play for one road game then spent significant stretches of the next controlling the flow of action. It was a two-game start good enough to take home-ice advantage away from the Washington Capitals in their second-round playoff series.
Capitals look more like themselves in beating Hurricanes in Game 2 to tie series
Connor McMichael and John Carlson scored, Logan Thompson made 26 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 on Thursday night to tie the second-round playoff series.
Capitals rely on ‘short memory’ as they look to even series against Hurricanes
No Game 2 is truly a "must-win" in a best-of-seven series. Thursday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes sure feels like one to the Washington Capitals, though.
LOVERRO: Time for Carbery to break out his particular set of skills
It was after one of their many victories this season -- the Washington Capitals surprised just about everyone, even themselves, with 51 of them -- when coach Spencer Carbery talked about the connection between him and his team.
Slavin scores in overtime as Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1 of second-round series
Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime, Frederik Andersen made 13 saves in his return from injury and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Rested Capitals ready for rivalry matchup with Hurricanes
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery and captain Alex Ovechkin have spent the last few days like the rest of the country's hockey fans: enjoying the first round of the NHL playoffs from their couch.
Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting
Alex Ovechkin is four months away from turning 40 and still was among the Washington Capitals' most consistent hitters in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
NHL unveils Capitals-Hurricanes schedule with Game 1 set for Tuesday
The Washington Capitals will have had plenty of rest after their first-round win over the Montreal Canadiens. The NHL announced Sunday that Washington's second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes won't begin until Tuesday night.
Ovechkin leads Capitals into second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting
Alex Ovechkin is four months away from turning 40 and still was among the Washington Capitals' most consistent hitters in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
