Did Ovechkin score last night? Here's how many goals he needs to break Gretzky record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th goal Thursday night. He's now within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals.
Alex Ovechkin nears Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record
Alex Ovechkin is heading for the record books, and Caps fans from all over are heading to see him.
Capitals celebrate Cherry Blossom season with limited-edition jersey
The Washington Capitals are celebrating D.C.’s iconic spring tradition with a dazzling new Cherry Blossom jersey that pays homage to the franchise's history.
Ovechkin’s hat trick lifts Capitals over Oilers, now 13 goals from Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.
Capitals unveil Black History Month jersey designed by The Museum DC
The Museum DC has designed an exclusive Black History Month jersey for one of the hottest teams in the NHL, the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals, young skaters honor teammates lost in DC plane crash
The Washington Capitals community and young skaters across the DMV are mourning the victims of the American Airlines plane crash, including those with ties to local ice rinks.
Beloved Capitals announcer Wes Johnson hospitalized; Fans show support
For 25 years, his unmistakable voice has energized Washington Capitals fans, announcing goals, penalties, and famously “UNLEASHING THE FURY" at every home game. But now, Wes Johnson, the Capitals’ beloved public address announcer, is fighting for his life after being found unconscious in a hotel room last week.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky's 894 goals record
Ovechkin had a hat trick in a 5-2 win at Vegas on Sunday, scoring goals 864, 865 and 866 in the same arena where he and the Capitals celebrated the franchise’s only Stanley Cup championship in 2018.
Capitals reunite with Stanley Cup hero Lars Eller in trade with Penguins
The Washington Capitals have brought back a familiar face, acquiring forward Lars Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
DC Mayor Bowser proposes $87.5 million purchase of Capital One Arena; project renderings released
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed legislation to purchase Capital One Arena for $87.5 million.
Washington Capitals celebrate 50 year anniversary with 'Caps 50 Fest'
The Washington Capitals is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a special Caps 50th kickoff celebration.
Capitals partner with TikTok; new jerseys and exclusive content coming
TikTok is now officially partnering with the Washington Capitals.
Capital One Arena among NBA's most dangerous, report finds
Capital One Arena, home to the Washington Wizards and Capitals, has been named one of the most dangerous NBA arenas, according to a recent report by BetTennessee.com.
Capitals on brink of elimination after Rangers' game 3 win
Nothing seems to be able to knock the New York Rangers off their game, certainly not giving up a fluky bounce goal five minutes in or having seven penalties called on them.
DC road closures ahead of Capitals vs. Rangers game
The Capitals are set for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Rangers Friday night. Here's what you need to know about D.C. road closures.
Rangers take commanding 2-0 lead against Capitals with 4-3 win in New York
Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Washington Capitals drop series opener to Rangers 4-1
The New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Capitals secure playoff spot with Oshie's game-winner against Flyers
T.J. Oshie scored into an empty net in the rare situation of a team pulling its goaltender in a tie game, and the Washington Capitals are in the playoffs after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Mayor Bowser defends 2025 budget cuts, $515M investment in Capitol One arena
Higher taxes and spending cuts: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was on the hot seat today as she testified before the D.C. Council about her proposed 2025 budget.
DC Council approves bill allocating $515M to Capital One Arena project
The D.C. Council has approved an emergency bill that will provide $515 million for a publicly funded arena project after Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to lure the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria imploded last week.