ARLINGTON, Va. — Cruising to the top of the NHL standings by winning 36 of their first 54 games and losing just 11 in regulation, the Washington Capitals solidified themselves as a team to watch ...

ARLINGTON, Va.-- Tarik El-Bashir witnessed a first in his 20-plus years covering the Washington Capitals. “I'm not sure I ever expected to see kente cloth on the Capitals jersey,” said El ...

Dylan Strome is riding a four-game point streak, with four points over that span as he became the first Washington player this season to hit 50 points. - Tom Wilson has points in three straight ...

WASHINGTON — A game that started out slow quickly turned into high-event hockey between the East-leading Washington Capitals and defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, as D.C. looked ...

the Washington Capitals (35-11-7) and the Florida Panthers (32-20-3). It was hard fought until the end and the Capitals prevailed potting two empty net goals in a 6-3 win. Six different Capitals ...

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) celebrates his goal with right wing Taylor Raddysh (16) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo ...

Washington Capitals left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) celebrates his goal with defensemen John Carlson, right, and Rasmus Sandin, second from left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game ...

Watch as Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin scores on an empty net right before the final buzzer to pick up career tally No. 878, moving 17 goals away from Wayne Gretzkey's all-time record.