On Thursday, the Washington Capitals completed a third-period comeback win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. However, the main event happened in the first period: Alex Ovechkin scored his 26th goal of the season and the 879 regular-season goal of his career. He is now only 16 goals away from setting an NHL
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Matvei Michkov and Alex Ovechkin had already faced off twice in their NHL careers before Thursday night, but neither meeting (both games were in late October) lived up to the billing. Though both scored in the second contest, the Capitals ran the show in both games, and Ovechkin’s goal was an empty-netter in a three-goal
The battle of conference leaders did not disappoint, as the West-leading Winnipeg Jets (37-14-3) traveled to D.C. to take on the East-leading Washington Capitals (34-11-7). The Jets avoided a Capitals comeback, winning 5-4 in overtime. Josh Morrissey scored two, including the OT winner, and Connor Hellebuyck made 25 saves in the win. Related: 3 Keys
On Jan. 23, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Washington Capitals for the two teams’ first meeting of the season. The Capitals were stronger than the Kraken this game, taking more shots on net and making more scoring chances happen. Charlie Lindgren recorded his first shutout of the season with a 3-0 score to keep the
It’s the midway point of the 2024-25 season, which is always a fun time to review how things have gone through the first 40-plus games and indicate what could transpire over the remainder of the schedule. So far, there have been plenty of storylines, including several teams that are both under and overperforming. Related: 6
The Washington Capitals take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 8 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, MNMT Capitals projected lineup Alex Ovechkin — Dylan Strome — Aliaksei ProtasConnor McMichael — Pierre-Luc Dubois — Tom WilsonEthen Frank — Lars Eller — Taylor
The NHL season is approaching the halfway mark already, which is crazy to think about because it feels like the season just started, but here we are. We’ve seen some incredible plays from dominant players. From Nathan MacKinnon leading the NHL in points to Leon Draisaitl leading in goals, the NHL has become a star-driven
In a Tuesday afternoon hockey matinee, the Washington Capitals (24-10-2) and Boston Bruins (20-14-4) collided at Capital One Arena. On Dec. 23, Boston captured the first meeting at home, 4-1, behind a fantastic defensive effort that allowed a season-low 11 shots to Washington. Just like eight days ago in Massachusetts, Boston goalie Jeremy Swayman faced Washington
As the calendar is set to turn to 2025, there are plenty of things to have a look at for the future of each NHL team. While many have their resolutions, traditions, expectations, and more, there is one burning question that every NHL team is facing in the upcoming year. Anaheim Ducks: What Happens With
The Washington Capitals welcomed captain Alexander Ovechkin back into the lineup this past weekend for the first time in over a month due to a lower-body injury. Despite missing their on-ice leader for a month, Washington proved itself as one of the top teams in the NHL. The Capitals continued to roll with a winning
On the latest episode of The Hockey Writers Ice Time podcast, the discussion centered around star players most fans aren’t paying attention to but should be. Who are the players having great seasons but going unnoticed, either because they play in small markets and/or aren’t household names? One of those players is Dylan Strome. Related:
Alexander Ovechkin is poised to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, and he’s not wasting any time. His red-hot start to the campaign (15 goals in 18 games played) gives the “Great 8″ an incredible jumpstart on “The Great One’s” career total of 894 goals. A Concerning Setback Ovechkin sits at 868 goals but
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and Jakub Vrana netted the game-winner on the power play as the Washington Capitals (23-8-2) defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1. The Capitals retake first place in the Eastern Conference with 48 points, one point higher than the New Jersey Devils. As for the Kings, they end their seven-game road trip
The Carolina Hurricanes started their three-game road trip on Friday, Dec. 20, in the nation’s capital, where they faced the Washington Capitals, a Metropolitan Division foe. They were looking to extend their winning streak to three games after shutting out the New York Islanders 4-0 on Tuesday, Dec. 17. However, the Capitals had a different
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers, extending their losing streak to eight games (0-5-3). With limited offensive production during this stretch, the team aims to reignite their top players as they seek their first victory since a 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Nov. 23.
There has been a lot of praise this season for the play of the Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson. On Saturday (Dec. 7), as his team faced the Montreal Canadiens on the second of back-to-back nights, Wilson helped his side earn the spoils via a 4-2 win. What’s more, he took one on the chin
The Washington Capitals take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 9 p.m. ET; MNMT2, KTVD, ALT2, TVAS2 Capitals projected lineup Alex Ovechkin — Dylan Strome — Aliaksei ProtasConnor McMichael — Pierre-Luc Dubois — Tom WilsonAndrew Mangiapane — Lars Eller
The Washington Capitals take on the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 7 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, MNMT Capitals projected lineup Alex Ovechkin — Dylan Strome — Aliaksei ProtasConnor McMichael — Pierre-Luc Dubois — Tom WilsonAndrew Mangiapane — Hendrix Lapierre
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