Josh Bailey helps Islanders rally to beat Capitals 4-2 in Game 1
Josh Bailey scored a shorthanded goal 6:52 into the third period and the New York Islanders overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Wednesday in a hard-hitting opener to the first-round playoff series.
Washington Capitals face Trotz, Islanders in first round
Barry Trotz famously told the then-defending champion Washington Capitals two years ago any future title runs would go through Long Island.
NHL: 2 players out of more than 800 tested positive for COVID-19 during first 5 days of training camp
The league said it had administered over 2,600 tests to more than 800 players form July 13 to 17.
NHL, NHLPA reach tentative agreement to begin training camps in 1 week
The NHL and its Players’ Association reached a return to play agreement that would start formal training camps in one week, the league announced Monday.
15 NHL players test positive for COVID-19 after returning for league training
The NHL season had previously been suspended in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin welcomes second child
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, are celebrating their second baby on Wednesday morning.
NHL adopts 24-team playoff format if it can resume season
The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.
NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of return
The league released a memo Monday saying it is targeting early next month as the start date for Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol.
Washington Capitals place Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers; plan to terminate contract
The Washington Capitals have placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers. The team released a statement Friday saying they did so for the purpose of terminating his contract.
NHL condemns remarks made by Washington Capitals' Leipsic in private chat
The National Hockey League is condemning "misogynistic" and "reprehensible" comments made by Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic and Florida Panthers forward Jack Rodewald in a private group chat on Instagram.
Division race tightens as Caps fall to Flyers 5-2 in DC
The Washington Capitals’ hold on the Metropolitan Division got a little looser Wednesday night when they lost 5-2 to Philadelphia on their home ice.
Capitals, Wizards team up to raise nearly $20K for Kobe Bryant foundation
The District is showing the Mamba’s legacy some love.
Caps' Alex Ovechkin joins hockey's all-time greats with historic 700th goal
The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin joined the NHL's all-time greats Saturday after scoring a historic 700th career goal.
Alex Ovechkin honors Kobe Bryant by wearing No. 24 jersey before Washington Capitals game
Alex Ovechkin honored late NBA star Kobe Bryant by wearing his jersey number during warmups Wednesday.
Washington Capitals sign Nicklas Backstrom for 5-year, $46M deal
The Washington Capitals have signed Nicklas Backstrom for the long term, agreeing to a $46 million, five-year contract extension on Tuesday.
Black Hockey History Tour mobile museum stops in DC
A unique look and celebration of the National Hockey League’s trailblazing African-American players has rolled into the nation’s capital.
‘District of Champions:’ Nationals take honorary Zamboni ride at Caps game
The Washington Nationals are still taking victory laps in the wake of their historic World Series Championship win last week – and last night they had a chance to do it in style, riding the Zamboni at the Washington Capitals game.
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals celebrate Nationals’ World Series victory, offer fountain recommendations
It really is the District of Champions: In the past two years, the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics have claimed titles for DC, and now, the Washington Nationals have bestowed another championship honor on the city.
Washington Capitals debut new team dog: Captain
The Capitals have a new Captain.
Vrana scores in OT, Capitals beat Blues 3-2 in opener
Jakub Vrana scored at 2:51 of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.