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Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is out 4-6 weeks after having an appendectomy
Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing a successful appendectomy.
Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais out 4-6 weeks after appendectomy
Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais will miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing an appendectomy this week, the team announced Friday.
Kempe scores two goals as Kings beat Capitals for their first win of season
Adrian Kempe scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings got their first win of the season, rallying from an early deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Svechnikov scores two goals to lead Hurricanes to win over Capitals
Andrei Svechnikov scored two goals, including the winner with 6:04 left in the third period, to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.
Ovechkin’s farewell tour kicks off in Carolina vs. Hurricanes
The Alex Ovechkin farewell tour begins in earnest on Tuesday. Due to a scheduling quirk, Tuesday's game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes at Raleigh's Lenovo Center on Tuesday night will be Ovechkin's last regular-season game at the arena.
Capitals send defensemen Roy, Sandin to injured reserve
The Capitals are making changes on the blue line.
Kraken overcome Ovechkin’s first goal of the season to beat Capitals
Jared McCann broke a tie with 5:27 left and the Seattle Kraken overcame NHL career leader Alex Ovechkin's first goal of the season to beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Sunday night.
Capitals beat Rangers as New York goalie Shesterkin gets helped off the ice
Boone Jenner's goal in the second period proved to be the winner as the Washington Capitals beat the Rangers 3-1 on Friday night after New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin had to be helped from the ice after being injured.
LOVERRO: Ovechkin gets his farewell tour, but his devotion to Putin leaves blood on the ice
Alex Ovechkin has publicly supported Vladimir Putin for more than a decade, but with few repercussions or media criticism, the story too messy for many.
Capitals’ top three forwards all score in home opener win over Penguins
Each of Washington's top line forwards scored goals, and Anthony Beauvillier's tally just moments after the opening face-off set the tone early, as the Capitals beat the Penguins 5-3 on Wednesday in the final home opener of Alex Ovechkin's 22-year career.
Capitals’ home opener draws even more significance after Ovechkin’s retirement announcement
Wednesday's opener already had plenty of juice with the rival Pittsburgh Penguins descending on the District for one of two times this season. However, captain Alex Ovechkin's announcement Monday that this season is his last in the NHL has altered the aura around the Capitals' schedule.
Capitals’ Ovechkin, NHL’s top all-time goal scorer, announces he’ll retire after this season
Alexander Ovechkin has finally decided it's time. The legendary Washington Capitals captain officially announced Monday that this season, his 22nd in the NHL, will be his last.
Alex Ovechkin tells his Washington Capitals teammates this is his final NHL season
Alex Ovechkin told his Washington Capitals teammates that this will be his final season in the NHL.
Tuch scores twice in his first game for Washington, helping Capitals beat Hurricanes
Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington, Alex Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL season with an assist and the Capitals beat the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night.
Capitals hope added depth can carry them to another championship
The Washington Capitals have grown tired of the offseason talk of expectations.
Capitals brush off abbreviated training camp ahead of opener against Hurricanes
The overhauled Capitals have already run out of time to ramp up to regular-season speed.
Capitals, rest of Metropolitan Division in dogfight behind defending champion Carolina
Everyone else in the Metropolitan Division is looking up at the Carolina Hurricanes.
Capitals’ Leonsis elected chairman of NHL Board of Governors
The NHL Board of Governors has a new chairman. Capitals owner Ted Leonsis was elected to the position on Tuesday, filling the role vacated by the outgoing Jeremy Jacobs of the Boston Bruins.
Capitals’ Cristall fined for preseason cross-check as training camp roster narrows
The NHL fined Washington Capitals prospect Andrew Cristall $2,250.86 on Tuesday for cross-checking Hunter McDonald of the Philadelphia Flyers during Monday's exhibition game.
Ovechkin is back, and the Capitals added significant talent in the offseason after missing playoffs
After fans and even some opponents started saying their goodbyes to Alex Ovechkin late last season, the NHL's career goal-scoring leader decided to return for a 22nd NHL season.