Matthew Paras

Ovechkin leads Capitals past Lightning in Game 1

Offensively, the Capitals took advantage of the power play, an area where, statistically, the Lightning have had trouble stopping. Tampa Bay entered the night killing just 74.2 percent of penalties in the playoffs, and ranked 28th in the regular season.

May 11, 2018

Capitals-Lightning: Game 1, how to watch, when, what channel, radio

For the first time in 20 years, the Washington Capitals are in the third round.

May 11, 2018

Andre Burakovsky likely to play in Game 1 vs. Tampa

Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky will likely make his return Friday in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning after missing the last 10 games with an upper-body injury.

May 11, 2018

Redskins sign seven rookies, including Daron Payne, Derrius Guice

Thursday was a good day for Redskins defensive lineman Daron Payne: he officially clarified the spelling of his name -- and signed his four-year, $14 million rookie contract.

May 10, 2018

Capitals ready to get ‘greedy’ against Tampa

Brooks Orpik and T.J. Oshie sat next to each other on the team plane as the Capitals' 2-1 victory Monday over the Pittsburgh Penguins was still setting in.

May 10, 2018

Nicklas Backstrom, Andre Burakovsky make progress before Game 1

Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom returned to the ice Thursday for the first time since leaving Game 5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins with an upper-body injury.

May 10, 2018

Wayne Rooney to join D.C. United: Reports

Soccer star Wayne Rooney will be playing in the District next season -- a blockbuster for D.C. United and MLS as a whole.

May 10, 2018

Matt Jones signs with Eagles

Former Redskins running back Matt Jones landed with a new team Wednesday, signing with the Philadelphia Eagles.

May 9, 2018

Redskins part ways with Scott Campbell

The Washington Redskins have decided to part ways with executive Scott Campbell, according to multiple reports.

May 9, 2018

Tom Wilson back after ‘extremely painful’ suspension

Capitals forward Tom Wilson joked he might have been the happiest person in the arena after the team's 2-1 win Monday over the Pittsburgh Penguins-- except for maybe teammate Alex Ovechkin.

May 9, 2018

Tampa Bay Lightning: 5 things to know about Capitals’ next opponent

Capitals center Jay Beagle said he wished the feeling could last just a little longer

May 8, 2018

NHL announces Capitals-Lightning schedule

Game 1 is Friday at 8 p.m.

May 8, 2018

Lightning-Capitals: A glance at the Capitals’ next opponent

Now that the Washington Capitals have conquered the Pittsburgh Penguins, they have the top-seeded Tampa Bay Lightning waiting for them.

May 8, 2018

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s goal triggers announcers’ best

Evgeny Kuznetsov's overtime goal Monday put the Capitals in the conference finals for the first time since 1998 -- and the announcers calling the game responded to the moment with memorable calls.

May 8, 2018

NFLPA file grievances on behalf of Eric Reid

The NFLPA filed two grievance cases against the league Monday on the behalf of free agent safety Eric Reid over his employment status.

May 7, 2018

Carson Wentz ‘very confident’ he’ll be ready for Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz said Monday he is "very confident" he'll be able to play Week 1 as he rehabs from a torn ACL.

May 7, 2018

Alex Smith, Redskins draft don’t move needle for NFL oddsmakers

Despite adding quarterback Alex Smith and drafting Da'Ron Payne in the offseason, NFL oddsmakers appear to remain unconvinced about the Washington Redskins for 2018.

May 7, 2018

Capitals’ belief have them on cusp of Eastern Conference Finals

In the past, maybe the Capitals would have blown it.

May 6, 2018

Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson being evaluated for injuries

Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom and defenseman John Carlson are being further evaluated for injuries, following the team's 6-3 win over Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5.

May 6, 2018