Report: Capitals Could Trade Prospective Defensemen For Forward Depth Ahead Of Playoffs, Leonard Expected To Sign In Spring
The Washington Capitals sit atop the NHL, and they've more than established that they're a legitimate contender after barely sneaking into the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. Now, per reports, they could add some pieces to gear up for a longer run.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record as he inches closer to Wayne Gretzky
Alex Ovechkin scores in OT, breaks record for goalies scored against as Capitals beat Senators 1-0
NHL News: Capitals star Alex Ovechkin shares his thoughts after record performance vs Senators
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Ovechkin's 874th NHL goal gives Capitals OT win against Senators
OTTAWA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 874th NHL goal at 3:07 of overtime, giving the Washington Capitals a 1-0 win against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday.
How the Capitals retooled on the fly and the lessons for other middling NHL teams
It started with a trade between the Bruins and Capitals (and Wild as a third-party broker). The Capitals moved out two pending free agents, Garnet Hathaway and Dmitry Orlov, in exchange for a 2023 first-rounder, 2024 third, 2025 second and Craig Smith.
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The 'Most 20-goal NHL seasons' quiz
Which brings us to today's quiz. Thursday's game-winning goal was Ovi's 20th of the season, tying him with Ron Francis for second-all time with 20 seasons with at least 20-goals. With that being said, how many of the NHL players with 15 or more 20-goal seasons can you name in five minutes?
NHL rumblings: Devils looking for a center ahead of trade deadline, and is Ryan O’Reilly available?
Devils president of hockey operations and general manager Tom Fitzgerald sat down with The Athletic on Wednesday after his team arrived in Toronto ahead of a game with the Maple Leafs, and there was no hesitation when he was asked what’s led to his team’s comeback season.
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals Retake Top Spot
The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights are vying for the top spots in the NHL in Breakaway on SI's latest power rankings. The league is a wide open race, with multiple teams having realistic claims to being the top contender for the Stanley Cup.
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Senators vs Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game
Both the Senators and the Capitals have been stingy on defense across the last month-plus, and our NHL betting picks see no signs of regression in that department for either side on Thursday night.
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West-leading Jets conclude homestand vs. Flames
The Winnipeg Jets are looking to wrap up their season-long homestand on a high note as they host the Calgary Flames on Saturday. With just one game remaining in their eight-game home stretch, the Jets have impressed with a 4-1-2 record.
Capitals' Jakob Chychrun vocal on what went wrong with Senators tenure
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When Could Ovechkin Pass Gretzky? Capitals Captain Leads NHL In Goals Per Game & Coming Off Yet Another Record: 'It's Pretty Cool'
At the age of 39 and 21 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has the best goal-scoring pace in the NHL. Ovechkin has 21 goals in 29 games, including six in 11 games since returning from a broken leg that held him out for 40 days.