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Washington Capitals November 21

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scores hat trick at 40, moves up NHL's all-time point list

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick in the team's 8-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night and moved up the NHL's all-time points list.

Washington Capitals November 21

Capitals player learns wife gave birth during game, fights back tears in emotional interview: 'Proud of her'

Dylan Strome's wife gave birth to their daughter during the first period of the Washington Capitals' 8-4 win, leaving the center emotional between periods.

Washington Capitals November 12

Capitals center's hit on Hurricanes' goaltender sparks melee in Washington's win

The Washington Capitals picked up a 4-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, but it came with some black-and-blues in Raleigh, North Carolina.

St. Louis Blues November 7

Blues goalie Jordan Binnington addresses viral puck prank after Alex Ovechkin's milestone goal

Jordan Binnington joked that he “had an assist" on Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal. The St. Louis Blues goalie later said he fully intended to return the milestone puck.

St. Louis Blues November 6

Blues' Jordan Binnington catches flak for trying to pocket puck after Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington was caught red-handed trying to pocket Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal on Wednesday night.

NHL November 5

Alex Ovechkin becomes first NHL player to reach 900 goals as opposing goalie tries to hide milestone puck

Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th NHL goal after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record in April, becoming the league's first player to reach this historic milestone.

Florida Panthers October 8

2026 NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Carolina Hurricanes Favored

Who will win the Stanley Cup at the end of the season? Let's take a look at the odds now that the new NHL season has started.

Washington Capitals June 10

Team USA, Capitals star TJ Oshie announces retirement after 16 NHL seasons

Team USA star and Washington Capitals icon T.J. Oshie announced his retirement in front of a crowd of fans on Monday.

Washington Capitals May 29

Capitals clarify email announcing Alex Ovechkin’s final season was sent in error

Alex Ovechkin's future in the NHL remains undecided after the Washington Capitals had to walk back an email Thursday that "mistakenly alluded" to next year being his final season.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 26

Capitals' Tom Wilson, Canadiens' Josh Anderson brawl on bench in wild Stanley Cup Playoffs scene

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson and Montreal Canadiens' Josh Anderson got into a period-ending brawl on a team bench that sparked more fights during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Washington Capitals April 9

Alex Ovechkin admits he had doubts about reaching Wayne Gretzky record

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin appeared on Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Channel's "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday to talk his record-setting achievement.

Washington Capitals April 7

Putin congratulates Alex Ovechkin after breaking NHL record

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin for breaking Wayne Gretzky's record for most career goals.

Washington Capitals April 6

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's record for most career goals

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored goal No. 895 on Sunday against the New York Islanders. He broke Wayne Gretzky's career mark.

Washington Capitals April 5

FBI Director Kash Patel celebrates Alex Ovechkin's historic night alongside Wayne Gretzky: 'Huge props'

In the stands at at Capital One Arena on Friday night, FBI Director Kash Patel sat alongside Wayne Gretzky to watch Alex Ovechkin tie his NHL record.

NHL April 4

Wayne Gretzky reacts to Alex Ovechkin tying his NHL goals record: 'That's OK'

Wayne Gretzky is all aboard the Gr8 Chase train, as he began following Alex Ovechkin on Friday night amid his quest to become the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer.

Washington Capitals April 4

Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record

Alex Ovechkin is now one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Ovechkin tied the "Great One" on Friday.

Washington Capitals April 3

Alex Ovechkin scores career goal No 892 as he nears Wayne Gretzky's all-time mark

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin inched closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goals record on Wednesday night with a score against the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL April 2

Alex Ovechkin odds: When will he break Wayne Gretzky's scoring record?

Ovi is just a few goals away from breaking Gretzky's scoring record. Will he do it this season? And if so, against which team will he do it? See the odds.

Washington Capitals March 5

Alex Ovechkin donates to pediatric cancer research as he chases NHL history

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announced Wednesday he will donate a dollar amount equal to his career goal total to cancer research as he chases an NHL record.

Washington Capitals March 1

Washington Capitals to honor DCA plane crash victims with helmet decal

The Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning will honor the victims of the DCA plane crash, one month to the day of the horrific accident.

Opinion February 1

Forget breaking Gretzky's record. Could Ovechkin become president of Russia?

The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is not just an NHL superstar with his sights set on Gretzky's scoring record. He is also renowned for loving his native Russia and her people. 

Washington Capitals January 22

Capitals netminder Logan Thompson blames rogue nacho platter for Oilers goal

A cheesy interruption during the Capitals game in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday night almost threatened Washington's win streak, which improved to five straight after a win over the Oilers.

Washington Capitals January 21

Team USA, Capitals star TJ Oshie preaches love for country after Trump post gets backlash

Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie, who has had some historic moments with Team USA, had to defend his post of a President Donald Trump graphic on Monday.

NHL January 21

Tom McVie, longtime NHL coach, dead at 89

Tom McVie, Boston Bruins ambassador and former coach for the Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets, is dead at age of 89.

Washington Capitals November 28, 2024

NHL goalie inexplicably puts lead goal in own net

Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren had an all-time blunder on Wednesday night, scoring a goal into his own net while trying to make a pass.

Washington Capitals November 22, 2024

Alex Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's coveted NHL record on hold after brutal injury

Alex Ovechkin was on pace to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer this season, but a broken fibula has put his quest for history on hold.

Washington Capitals September 12, 2024

Stephen Peat, former NHL enforcer with Capitals, dies from injuries following tragic accident

Stephen Peat, a former forward for the Washington Capitals during his four seasons in the NHL, has died at the age of 44 after suffering injuries in an accident.

Stanley Cup Playoffs April 21, 2024

Rangers' Matt Rempe makes immediate impact in 1st postseason game: 'I think I'm built for the playoffs'

Matt Rempe helped the New York Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and felt at home doing it.

Washington Wizards March 22, 2024

Wizards, Capitals' proposed move not permitted for at least another 24 years, DC attorney general argues

Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis wants to relocate the NBA and NHL franchises, but his plans for a multibillion-dollar sports and entertainment development face a new challenge.

Colorado Avalanche March 19, 2024

Chris Simon, who won Stanley Cup with Avalanche, dead at 52

Chris Simon, a Stanley Cup champion with the Colorado Avalanche, has died at the age of 52, the team announced on Tuesday. The cause of death was not provided.