Jakob Chychrun scored 1:19 into overtime and the Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 for their third straight win.

Of course, Carlson hopes to continue playing with Washington, which selected him in the first round (No. 27) of the 2008 NHL Draft. This is home for Carlson, who lives in the area year-round with wife Gina and their four children, sons Lucca, 10, Rudy, 7, and Sawyer, 4, and daughter Isabella, 2.

The Washington Capitals are 2-1-0 on the year and now have gotten word about the injury status of center Pierre-Luc Dubois.

Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat New York 4-2, spoiling the Islanders’ home opener.

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With the NHL season officially underway, the league has teamed up with lululemon once again, expanding its collection to include all 32 teams.

Aliaksei Protas has a younger brother who was also an NHL Draft pick. Little bro's name is Ilya, and he was a third-round pick in 2024 by the Capitals. He currently plays in the AHL for the Hershey Bears.

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren had something to say after defeating the New York Rangers on Sunday night.