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Politics 22 hours ago

Virginia Legislature to take up proposed Wizards, Capitals stadium move in 2024 session

Virginia's Legislature is set to begin its lengthy consideration of a plan to develop a new sports arena complex in Alexandria, rehoming both the Washington Wizards and Capitals.

Sports 22 hours ago

Blue Jackets goalie unleashes on infamous NHL agitator leading to overtime loss: 'He got what he deserved'

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins was given a roughing call after unleashing on Washington Capitals agitator Tom Wilson, resulting in a power play for the Capitals and ultimately Alex Ovechkin’s game winner.

Media 22 hours ago

Washington Wizards, Capitals plan to depart DC as crime crisis intensifies; Youngkin celebrates move

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke about potential details of a deal to bring major D.C. sports to his state amid an uptick in Washington crime on "The Ingraham Angle."

Sports 22 hours ago

Stanley Cup champ Jaromir Jagr hints at return to pro hockey at age 51: 'Anticipation before the start'

Age appears to be nothing more than an a number, especially when it comes to former NHL standout and current Czech Republic hockey team owner Jaromir Jagr.

Sports 22 hours ago

Two-time Stanley Cup champion retires after 11 seasons in the NHL over ‘severe’ eye injury

Veteran NHL player Carl Hagelin announced his retirement from the NHL after 11 seasons following a “severe" eye injury he sustained in March 2022.

Sports 22 hours ago

Capitals hire Maple Leafs assistant Spencer Carbery as head coach

For the first time in nine years, the Capitals failed to qualify for the postseason. The franchise has tapped one of the NHL's rising assistants to lead the team's turnaround.

Sports 22 hours ago

Capitals and head coach Peter Laviolette mutually agree to part ways after three seasons

Peter Laviolette spent three seasons as the Capitals' head coach, but the team will let his contract expire in late June after Washington missed the playoffs.

Sports 22 hours ago

Devils' Luke Hughes scores first career goal with assist from his brother

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals in overtime on Thursday night thanks to a goal from Luke Hughes off a pass from Jack Hughes.

Sports 22 hours ago

Canadiens' Denis Gurianov opts out of warmups during team’s Pride night

Denis Gurianov cited family concerns and fear of reprisals in Russia as his reasons for skipping warmups during which Canadiens players will wear Pride-themed jerseys.

Sports 22 hours ago

NHL's animated broadcast of Rangers-Capitals turning heads on social media

The NHL has delivered a first-of-its-kind alternative broadcast on Tuesday night, as the Rangers and Capitals were fully animated, which brought some mixed reviews on social media.

Sports 22 hours ago

Bruins land Dmitry Orlov, Garnet Hathaway in blockbuster trade with Capitals

The Boston Bruins are the NHL's best team in the standings, and their front office is all in after its blockbuster trade with the Washington Capitals.

Sports 22 hours ago

Capitals reveal Alex Ovechkin took leave of absence due to father's death

The Washington Capitals announced that Alex Ovechkin's leave of absence from the team this week is due to the death of his father, Mikhail.

Sports 22 hours ago

NHL legend Dominik Hasek slams league for allowing Alex Ovechkin's son to skate at All-Star event

Hockey Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek slammed the NHL for allowing Alexander Ovechkin's son to take part in All-Star Game festivities on Friday night.

Sports 22 hours ago

Alex Ovechkin notches 800th goal in hat trick, Capitals blow out Blackhawks

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin reached the 800-goal mark with a hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. He's one goal away from tying Gordie Howe.

Sports 22 hours ago

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky record with 403rd career goal on the road in win over Canucks

Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in Tuesday nights' 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks to surpass Wayne Gretzky's record of the most career goals on the road.

Sports 22 hours ago

NHL Free Agency: Claude Giroux to Ottawa, Jack Campbell to Edmonton, and more

NHL Free Agency ramps up with Claude Giroux returning home to Ottawa, the Oilers address the goalie position and sign former Toronto goalie Jack Campbell.

Sports 22 hours ago

Panthers do it again, rally to top Capitals in Game 5

Carter Verhaeghe set a Florida postseason record with a five-point night, and the Florida Panthers escaped a three-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 and take a 3-2 lead in an Eastern Conference first-round series Wednesday night.

Sports 22 hours ago

Panthers beat Capitals in overtime in Game 4, tie series

Sam Reinhart tied it late in regulation, Carter Verhaeghe scored the overtime winner and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Game 4 Monday night to tie the first-round series.

Sports 22 hours ago

Capitals rout Panthers in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead

Ilya Samsonov rebounded after allowing an early goal, and the Washington Capitals bounced back on Saturday to show they can very much hang with the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida Panthers.

Sports 22 hours ago

Panthers rout Capitals in Game 2 to even series

The bounce-back game that the Florida Panthers needed started, perhaps fittingly, with a puck that took a fortuitous bounce.

Sports 22 hours ago

Capitals rally past top-seeded Panthers, take Game 1

T.J. Oshie didn't see his go-ahead goal get into the net.

Sports 22 hours ago

Shea Theodore scores in OT, Golden Knights beat Capitals 4-3

Shea Theodore scored 2:09 into overtime to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

Sports 22 hours ago

Maple Leafs rout Capitals, close in on team victory mark

William Nylander, Michael Bunting and Ilya Mikheyev each scored twice, Auston Matthews had two assists to reach 101 points and the Toronto Maple Leafs routed the Washington Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.

Sports 22 hours ago

Hurricanes rout Capitals, lose Jesperi Kotkaniemi to injury

The Carolina Hurricanes gave the Washington Capitals something to think about if the division rivals meet in the playoffs, though it came at the cost of a potentially serious injury in the final seconds.

Sports 22 hours ago

Blues beat Capitals to snap 3-game skid, lose Torey Krug to injury

Ravaged by injuries and other absences all season, the St. Louis Blues may need to fill another big void in the lineup.

Sports 22 hours ago

Alex Ovechkin now 3rd on NHL goals list, Capitals beat Islanders in SO

Alex Ovechkin danced around in the middle of the ice by himself after shooting the puck into the net once again.

Sports 22 hours ago

Connor McDavid scores in OT, Oilers beat Capitals to snap skid

When the opportunity to beat the Washington Capitals in regulation and end their skid evaporated with less than two seconds left, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers felt the pain that has been all too familiar lately.

Sports 22 hours ago

Caps' Alex Ovechkin ties Jaromir Jagr for 3rd on NHL career goals list

Alex Ovechkin scored twice and moved into a tie for third place on the NHL's career goals list, and Nic Dowd scored the go-ahead goal as the Washington Capitals rallied in the third period and beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Sports 22 hours ago

Washington Capitals release statement regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The Washington Capitals released a statement on Tuesday prior to their game against the Calgary Flames condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The team also made sure to make it clear that they are in "full support" of their Russian-born players.

Sports 22 hours ago

Alex Ovechkin scores 763rd goal, Capitals beat Hurricanes to end skid

Fans chanted Alex Ovechkin's name after a goal, much as they have for almost two decades.

Sports 22 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Alex Ovechkin finds sympathy from Capitals GM amid invasion

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan defended star forward Alex Ovechkin Wednesday amid pressure Russian players throughout the NHL are facing following Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, saying he’s a "good person" who's been put in a "hard situation."