Adam Zielonka

Alex Ovechkin ejected after taunting officials

Ovechkin slashed Carolina's Saku Maenalanen with the 5-2 game out of the Washington Capitals' reach. Then, the captain skated toward some of the officials, clapping his hands.

April 22, 2019

Hurricanes hang big third period on Capitals for Game 6 win

The Carolina Hurricanes forced a Game 7 in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by beating the Washington Capitals 5-2 Monday in Game 6.

April 22, 2019

T.J. Oshie has surgery for broken clavicle, likely out for playoffs

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie underwent a successful surgery to repair a fractured right clavicle, the team announced Sunday, and he remains out of the lineup indefinitely.

April 21, 2019

Capitals’ bottom-six forwards finally add to winning recipe

Contributions from the third and fourth lines -- those that appear on the score sheet and those that don't -- are crucial in postseason hockey, and the Washington Capitals' bottom-six forwards finally made their presence felt in Game 5.

April 21, 2019

Capitals rediscover elite form, drub Hurricanes to take series lead

The Washington Capitals saw the Carolina Hurricanes' five-goal win earlier in the week, and they said, "We'll raise you one."

April 20, 2019

Ryan Kerrigan pumps up Capitals fans by chugging beer through jersey

Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan was the Washington Capitals' guest at Game 5 Saturday night.

April 20, 2019

Capitals call up Devante Smith-Pelly with T.J. Oshie hurt

The Washington Capitals recalled forward Devante Smith-Pelly from the AHL affiliate Hershey Bears Friday, as T.J. Oshie faces an indefinite absence following an upper-body injury.

April 19, 2019

T.J. Oshie to miss ‘quite some time’ with upper-body injury

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie "won't be playing anytime soon," according to a livid coach Todd Reirden, after Warren Foegele of the Carolina Hurricanes cross-checked Oshie from behind into the boards.

April 18, 2019

Capitals stumble in close Game 4, Hurricanes draw series even

The Carolina Hurricanes held on for a 2-1 win over the Capitals at PNC Arena to even the series two games to two, shutting out the Washington Capitals for the entire third period to hang on.

April 18, 2019

Jonas Siegenthaler makes playoff debut as Capitals look for defensive fix

After he split time between the Washington Capitals and their minor league affiliate during his rookie season, Siegenthaler appears to have earned a spot back in the starting lineup moving forward.

April 18, 2019

Redskins give Matt Ioannidis three-year extension: Report

The Washington Redskins signed defensive end Matt Ioannidis to a three-year contract extension worth $21.75 million, NFL Network reported Thursday.

April 18, 2019

Rob Gronkowski dented Lombardi Trophy while celebrating with it

The New England Patriots posted a video to social media Wednesday evening showing how now-retired tight end Rob Gronkowski got the team's latest Lombardi Trophy dented.

April 18, 2019

Capitals shake up lineup for Game 4, seeking improvement across the board

The Washington Capitals made a larger collection of starting lineup changes between games than they have in months, hoping to spark a turnaround in Thursday's Game 4 at PNC Arena.

April 17, 2019

Kyle Guy joins Virginia teammates in declaring for NBA draft

Virginia guard Kyle Guy, one of the heroes of the Cavaliers' run to the NCAA basketball championship this season, has declared for the NBA draft.

April 16, 2019

Andrei Svechnikov expected to miss Game 4 vs. Capitals after fight

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour does not expect rookie forward Andrei Svechnikov to play in Game 4 Thursday against the Washington Capitals after Alex Ovechkin knocked him to the ice in a fight.

April 16, 2019

Alex Ovechkin destroys rookie Andrei Svechnikov in fight

Alex Ovechkin is known for his goal-scoring, but he can drop the gloves, too.

April 15, 2019

Wild Stanley Cup Playoffs help Capitals become betting favorites

While the Washington Capitals took care of their own business with back-to-back home wins to start their series with the Hurricanes, Tampa Bay and other top teams have taken a hit during a wild first round of these playoffs.

April 15, 2019

Bruno Fernando, Anthony Cowan Jr. to declare for 2019 NBA Draft

Maryland center Bruno Fernando and point guard Anthony Cowan Jr. will declare for the NBA draft and hire agents, the program announced Monday.

April 15, 2019

Capitals become new favorites to win Stanley Cup

The Washington Capitals are now listed as favorites to win the 2019 Stanley Cup by at least one online sportsbook, due to the Tampa Bay Lightning falling behind in shocking fashion.

April 15, 2019

Capitals cherish what they have in team dad Brooks Orpik

Now in his fifth season with the Washington Capitals, Brooks Orpik has rubbed off on the team's younger players, and he always seems to bring something extra come Stanley Cup Playoffs time.

April 14, 2019