Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin announced on Monday that this upcoming season would be his “final year” in the National Hockey League (NHL), adding that while he loves the game, he knows “it’s the right decision.” In a statement shared
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin said Thursday that he supports Russia after appearing in a video promoting President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. “I’m Russian. I support my country.” Ovechkin said when asked during
The Washington Capitals held their “Pride Night” festivities on Saturday, during which fans and players wore LGBTQ-themed apparel to show support for or demonstrate pride in gay, lesbian, and transgender lifestyles.
An investigation has been launched after a mites hockey game turned into an all-out brawl on the ice last weekend.
The vast majority of Hershey Bears fans went to the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Saturday expecting adult hockey players to be the highlight of the night.
The Washington Capitals only scored one goal in their 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Sunday. However, in many ways, it was the only goal that mattered.
Russian strongman Vladimir Putin congratulated Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin for breaking NFL legend Wayne Gretzky’s record on Sunday
Washington Capitals and Team USA Olympic hockey star TJ Oshie took aim at those who attacked him for a pro-Trump social media post.
The family of former NHL player Chris Simon says they “strongly believe” the legendary enforcer suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and that condition resulted in his death by suicide.
Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died. He was 52.
Washington, DC’s, soaring crime rate pushed the Wizards and Capitals to relocate the professional basketball and hockey teams out of the nation’s capital, District residents say.
Qatar’s government-owned Investment Authority now has a minority stake in the Washington Wizards, the Washington Capitals, and the Washington Mystics.
A Toronto Maple Leafs fan beat another fan in the face after the man allegedly put his hands on the man’s girlfriend.
The Washington Capitals have become the first team in NHL history to sell advertising on their jerseys. The Capitals first ad partner will be Caesar’s Entertainment.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and three other Washington Capitals players were added to the NHL’s COVID-19 list Wednesday and the team was fined $100,000 by the league for violating coronavirus protocols, including a gathering in a hotel room.
Those wishing that corporate America would stop encroaching on the world of professional sports will have to continue wishing.
The St. Louis Blues have taken criticism for scheduling a “diversity day” event during an away game instead of during a home game.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — With power and a prodigious shot, Alex Ovechkin now stands where few in the NHL have been.
President Donald Trump welcomed the Washington Capitals to the White House on Monday, celebrating their Stanley Cup Victory.
Goaltender Braden Holtby says he won’t join his team when the Washington Capitals visit the White House to celebrate their Stanley Cup win.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the Washington Capitals will go to the White House on Monday to celebrate their Stanley Cup championship.
Jan. 11 (UPI) — Alex Ovechkin flipped 6-foot-9 defenseman Zdeno Chara over the wall just three minutes into the Washington Capitals’ win against the Boston Bruins.
WASHINGTON (AP) — From banner to blowout, the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup defense is off to a rousing start.
Washington Capitals forward Brett Connolly said he would refuse to go with his team to the White House, if President Donald Trump invites the Stanley Cup winners there to celebrate their 2018 championship.
Veteran coach Barry Trotz is leaving the Washington Capitals less than two weeks after leading them to the Stanley Cup.
Nearly all Washington Capitals players say that they will go to the White House, if President Trump invites them.
Capitals team captain Alex Ovechkin made the rounds in Washington, DC on Saturday, hoisting the Stanley Cup above his head in triumph.
It’s hard to imagine winning a Stanley Cup for the first time in a franchise’s 44-year history, and then having that moment upstaged a only a few minutes later. However, that’s exactly what happened in Las Vegas Thursday night.
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Washington Capitals have won their first Stanley Cup.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Count out Devante Smith-Pelly if the Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup and are invited to the White House to celebrate with President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights have been bucking history all season, and now they will have to do again to win the Stanley Cup.
Evgeny Kuznetsov scored off a lucky bounce late in the second period as the Washington Capitals seized command of the Eastern Conference final with a lopsided 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Washington Capitals kept trying to downplay their own forgettable playoff history, the one pockmarked with disappointment and despair. Still, they couldn’t run from it.
WASHINGTON (AP) Jakub Vrana came to the rink expecting to play on the Capitals‘ third line again. He left as a top-liner on top of the world.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Overtime came at the perfect time for the Washington Capitals.
April 16 (UPI) — A little girl was on both ends of the emotional spectrum before she finally received a puck from the Washington Capitals.
BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Shattenkirk scored the go-ahead goal 56 seconds after the Bruins tied it in the second period, and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals sent Boston to a season-ending 3-1 loss on Saturday that set up a potential first-round playoff matchup between the teams.
The Washington Capitals fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday in game six of the second round of the playoffs, thrusting the Capitals out of the playoffs despite lofty expectations. CSN Mid-Atlantic newscaster Michael Jenkins took the loss pretty hard, so
The New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second year in a row via a dramatic overtime Game 7 against the Washington Capitals. And for the second year in a row they came back from a 3-1 deficit to win the series.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin took a page out of Joe Namath and Mark Messier’s book after his team lost to the New York Rangers on Sunday. He guaranteed the Capitals will win in Game 7 on Wednesday and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
