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Preparing For The Pens: Notes From Capitals Optional Friday Practice

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals held an optional practice Friday afternoon following their 6-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. The team will travel to Pittsburgh this afternoon in advance of their tilt with the Penguins on Saturday night. Puck … Continue reading →

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Capitals Hammer Blackhawks, 6-1; John Carlson Scores In Return; Alex Ovechkin Scores 41st Of The Season

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Patrick Smith/NHL via Getty Images The Washington Capitals trounced the Chicago Blackhawks, 6-1 Thursday night at Capital One Arena in the District. The victory improves Washington’s record to 34-31-8 (76 points) on the season.

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John Carlson Scores Goal In Return to Lineup, Three Months to the Day of Serious Head Injury

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Patrick Smith/Getty Images Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson wasted no time making an impact in his return to the lineup against the Chicago Blackhawks, picking up his ninth goal of the 2022-23 season.

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John Carlson Expected To Start Against Blackhawks: Notes From Capitals Thursday’s Morning Skate

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

The Washington Capitals held their gameday morning skate at 10:30 on Thursday morning at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. They wrap-up their two-game homestand tonight when they host the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is set for 7PM ET.

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Report: New York Rangers To Acquire Kane From Chicago For Welinski, 2023 Conditional Second-, Fourth-Round Picks

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: THN The New York Rangers acquired left-wing Patrick Kane and defenseman Cooper Zech from the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night in exchange for defenseman Andy Welinski in addition conditional 2023 second- and fourth-round picks. The 34-year-old can become an … Continue reading →

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“Now That He Has His Sights On It, There’s No Question He’s Going to Get It”: Former Capitals Coach Barry Trotz On Alex Ovechkin’s 800th Goal and Climb Up the NHL Record Books

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Joe Noyes Photography/NoVa Caps Former Washington Capitals Head Coach Barry Trotz coached Alexander Ovechkin for four seasons, and was the bench boss who witnessed The Great Eight finally hoist the Stanley Cup in 2018, after which he resigned due to … Continue reading →

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“What A Milestone! So Proud of You Friend”: Peers, Fans, the Hockey World, And Beyond React To Alex Ovechkin’s 800th Career Goal

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Jon Sorensen

Michael Reaves/Getty Images NHL history was made on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin recorded a hat trick to become just the third player in the league’s history to reach … Continue reading →

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Capitals Win Fifth Straight, 7-3, In Chicago; Ovechkin Scores Hat Trick, Including 800th Career Goal

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Harrison Brown

Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals saw their season-long winning streak extend to five  games after beating the Chicago Blackhawks by a score of 7-3 at United Center on Tuesday night. Captain Alex Ovechkin scored two … Continue reading →

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Gr800: Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Scores Hat Trick, Becomes Third Player in NHL History to Score 800 Career Goals

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Della Young

He did it. He hit another incredible milestone. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 800th career goal Tuesday night in a hat trick as the team clashed with the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. The Great Eight is now … Continue reading →

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And the Countdown Continues: Alex Ovechkin Scores Career Goals No. 798 and 799 Against Chicago Blackhawks, Pulls Within One of 800, Two of Tying Gordie Howe

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Michael Reaves/Getty Images Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 798th and 799th career goals in the first period of the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, putting him to within one of reaching 800 goals in … Continue reading →

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