Panthers punish Capitals 5-1 in Game 2 to even series
Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night to even the Eastern Conference first-round series at a game apiece.
Hockey Hall of Famer, Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur dies at age 70
Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur, who helped the Montreal Canadiens win five Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died at age 70.
Ovechkin now 3rd on NHL goals list, Caps beat Isles in shootout
Alex Ovechkin scored his 767th goal to pass Jaromir Jagr for third on the NHL career list in the Washington Capitals’ 4-3 shootout victory against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
NHL unveils new logo for Stanley Cup playoffs and Final
The NHL is unveiling a new logo for the Stanley Cup playoffs and Final that replaces the one used for the last 13 years. This new design features a realistic rendering of the Stanley Cup set against a championship banner.
Leesburg man arrested in Dubai, charged with killing Ashburn woman in 2021
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of a Leesburg man wanted in connection with the December 2021 homicide of 57-year-old Najat Chemlali Goode.
Alex Ovechkin addresses Russia invading Ukraine: 'Please, no more war'
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin addressed the media Friday after practice in Philadelphia. For the first time, he spoke publicly about his native country Russia invading Ukraine.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin tests positive for COVID-19
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the team.
Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, getting Congressional Gold Medal
Willie O’Ree suited up as the first Black player for the NHL 64 years ago, and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.
Washington Capitals celebrate "Caps Canines Night" with dogs named in honor of Bob Saget
The Washington Capitals hosted "Caps Canines Night" pawsented by Pedigree Foundation on Monday, Jan. 24, and several members of the team showed up with pups named in honor of the late comedian Bob Saget.
NHL's Black Hockey History Museum visits DC area
The NHL's Black Hockey History Museum will be in the D.C. area for two days starting Friday.
AP source: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Washington Capitals game postponed due to ‘COVID-related issues’
The National Hockey League has postponed Tuesday's game between the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers due to ‘COVID-related issues' affecting D.C.'s team.
NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday due to COVID: AP source
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.
NHL halts cross-border games through Dec. 23; mulls Olympic participation
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.
Virginia barbershop raffling signed Capitals jersey to raise money for longtime employee battling cancer
A Virginia barbershop has launched a raffle for an autographed and framed Washington Capitals jersey to raise money for a longtime barber diagnosed with cancer and facing a tough holiday season with his family.
Arizona Coyotes pay $1.4 million in back taxes after threat of being locked out of Gila River Arena
As first reported by The Athletic, FOX 10 confirmed through the city of Glendale documents that the team owed more than $1.3 million in unpaid state and city taxes. The unpaid taxes reportedly go as far back as June 2020.
Alex Ovechkin moves into 5th place on NHL goals list as Capitals beat Rangers 5-1 in opener
Alex Ovechkin moved a couple of steps closer to Wayne Gretzky's goals record, Hendrix Lapierre scored the first of his NHL career and the Washington Capitals made their season opener a great one for scoring instead of fighting.
Capitals host Rangers in season opener at Capital One Arena tonight
The Washington Capitals will open the season on their home ice tonight when they take on the New York Rangers.
Washington Capitals introduce new team dog Biscuit
The Washington Capitals have announced the newest member of the team -- a 9-week-old puppy named Biscuit.
Washington Capitals re-sign captain Alex Ovechkin to five-year contract
The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a five-year, $47.5 million contract.