Matthew Paras

Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby to appear on ‘The Tonight Show’

Alex Ovechkin has always been big in Washington. Adding a Stanley Cup to his resume, though, is taking the Capitals captain's celebrity to a whole new level.

June 10, 2018

Capitals’ victory parade to be held Tuesday

After winning the Stanley Cup, the Washington Capitals will hold their victory parade Tuesday in the District, according to multiple reports.

June 8, 2018

Lars Eller gives fans gift of a lifetime

Lars Eller, you'll never have to buy a beer in the District, again.

June 8, 2018

Capitals found their groove in season of lowered expectations

Alex Ovechkin's season began with the Capitals star unleashing a hat trick on opening night. It ended with him hoisting the Stanley Cup over his head, skating with the trophy he chased for his entire NHL career.

June 7, 2018

Capitals trail 3-2 after two periods

On the strength of Vegas forward Reilly Smith's power play goal, the Golden Knights took a 3-2 lead into the second intermission of Thursday's Game 5.

June 7, 2018

Capitals fans invade Las Vegas for Game 5

You aren't alone if you're seeing a lot of red in Las Vegas.

June 7, 2018

Samaje Perine entering ‘critical year’ after average rookie season

Samaje Perine thought his rookie season went just "all right." The Redskins running back was the team's leading rusher, starting eight games and finishing with 603 yards.

June 7, 2018

Zach Brown briefly returns to OTAs, only to leave again

Redskins linebacker Zach Brown practiced Tuesday during the team's OTA session, but skipped the voluntary workout on Wednesday.

June 6, 2018

Mason Foster, Redskins inspired by Capitals’ Stanley Cup run

ASHBURN -- Mason Foster settled into his "man cave" for the Stanley Cup Final with his two sons of ages 5 and 3. At his home in Virginia, the Redskins linebacker ordered pizza and made his surround-sound speakers were on.

June 6, 2018

Devante Smith-Pelly puts Chicago incident in rearview

As a black kid growing up in Canada playing hockey, Devante Smith-Pelly said he never heard any racist comments.

June 5, 2018

Fox News apologizes for Eagles kneeling images

Fox News apologized Tuesday after they were criticized for airing images of the Philadelphia Eagles kneeling in prayer during a report about President Trump's decision to rescind the team's invitation to the White House.

June 5, 2018

Redskins to honor 1987 replacement players with Super Bowl rings on June 12

The Washington Redskins will present Super Bowl rings to their 1987 replacement players on June 12 at the team's facility in Ashburn, the team announced Tuesday.

June 5, 2018

Fox News facing backlash after misleading Eagles report

Fox News is under fire Tuesday after the network aired images of the Philadelphia Eagles kneeling in prayer while an anchor discussed President Trump canceling the team's invitation to the White House.

June 5, 2018

NFLPA responds to Donald Trump: NFL players love their country

The NFLPA responded Tuesday to President Trump, saying several player-led community service events in Washington, D.C., have been canceled as a result of the Philadelphia Eagles being disinvited from the White House.

June 5, 2018

T.J. Oshie makes up for Metro shortchange in Game 4

District commuter and world-class hockey player T.J. Oshie had a problem Monday that a lot of Metro riders can relate to: his fare card only had 35 cents left on it.

June 5, 2018

T.J. Oshie again takes the Metro to Game 4

T.J. Oshie had described his previous Metro riding experience as "pretty simple," but the Capitals winger experienced a minor hiccup on the way to Monday's Game 4: His Metro card needed a refill.

June 4, 2018

Capitals reward race car helmet after each win

Andre Burakovsky repeatedly pumped his fist, his teammates cheering in the background, as he passed it off. Defenseman Brooks Orpik put it on -- and gave a short speech.

June 3, 2018

Braden Holtby, Capitals defense solid again in Game 3

The Capitals didn't need "The Save" to save them in Game 3.

June 3, 2018

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals take 2-1 Stanley Cup lead with Game 3 win

Alex Ovechkin was not going to be denied. As Brayden McNabb tried to keep him away from the front of the net, the Capitals star dove over the kneeling Vegas defenseman -- knocking in a rebound with his backhand.

June 2, 2018