Matthew Paras

Nathan Walker, NHL’s first Australian, scores in his debut

Capitals forward Nathan Walker became the first Australian to play in the NHL on Saturday and scored a goal.

October 8, 2017

Alexander Ovechkin helps Caps to 2-0 start

Before the season, the Capitals said they needed more scoring from Ovechkin. Through two games, he's supplied it.

October 7, 2017

Alex Ovechkin has second consecutive hat trick

Following a hat trick in the Capitals' season opener Thursday, Alex Ovechkin's hot hand carried over Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens.

October 7, 2017

Karl Alzner starts new chapter with Canadiens

Karl Alzner is participating in another Capitals' home-opener. This time, he'll be on the other side.

October 7, 2017

Kris Bryant felt nervous, but the Cubs experience helps against Nationals

For once, the Cubs aren't the team whose past is nagging them.

October 7, 2017

Alex Ovechkin scores hat trick in seven minutes

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin earned the 18th hat trick of his career Thursday in a 5-4 win against the Ottawa Senators.

October 6, 2017

Capitals, Barry Trotz ready to move on from playoff loss to Penguins

How will the Capitals respond from another devastating playoff loss?

October 4, 2017

Alex Chiasson signs a one-year deal with the Capitals

Alex Chiasson bet on himself with a professional tryout with the Washington Capitals and earned a one-year contract Wednesday.

October 4, 2017

Jay Gruden facing backlash for late fourth-quarter timeout

Redskins coach Jay Gruden taking a timeout with 57 seconds left has caused a debate.

October 4, 2017

Ryan Clark says Antonio Brown has done ‘an extremely good job of tricking people’

Former Washington Redskins safety Ryan Clark blasted his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate.

October 4, 2017

David Robertson cringes at Gary Sanchez’s brutal shot to the groin

Ouch! Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez took a brutal foul tip to his groin Tuesday during the AL Wild Card game.

October 4, 2017

Capitals’ games to air on 106.7 The Fan

The Washington Capitals will broadcast their games this season on 106.7 The Fan, the team and station announced Wednesday.

October 4, 2017

Tom Wilson suspended four games for boarding

Tom Wilson was issued his second suspension Tuesday in less than two weeks.

October 3, 2017

Jay Gruden thinks Redskins can handle adversity

The Redskins sit 2-2 at their bye week and Redskins coach Jay Gruden likes what he's seen from his team.

October 3, 2017

Josh Norman out 2-4 weeks with rib injury

Josh Norman is out 2-4 weeks with a rib fracture, but there's a chance he won't miss a game since the Redskins are entering the bye week.

October 3, 2017

Redskins remain steady in power rankings for Week 5

A loss to the Kansas City Chiefs didn't do much to affect the rankings.

October 3, 2017

Last second Redskins-Chiefs touchdown was big for gamblers

Never bet ever. At the end of the Redskins-Chiefs game on Monday, the Chiefs scored a last second touchdown when Justin Houston picked up a fumble and ran it back to the end zone.

October 3, 2017

Joe Flacco’s stats put him among NFL’s worst after four games

"Is Joe Flacco elite?" is a tired trope, but the numbers have not been kind to the Ravens quarterback through four games.

October 2, 2017

Redskins-Chiefs to hold moment of silence for victims in Las Vegas shooting

The NFL will hold a moment of silence Monday for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas before the Redskins' game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

October 2, 2017