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Feathers Ruffled: Capitals Take Flight with 5-4 Win Over Ducks; Tom Wilson Scores First Career Hat Trick in 700th Career Game

Photo: Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 5-4 Thursday night at Honda Center. The win improved the Capitals’ record to 12-6-2 and 26 points on the season. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper … Continue reading

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A Real Pro(tector): Puck Protection and the Right Line Combinations Have Paid Dividends For Aliaksei Protas

Gary A. Vasquez/NHLI via Getty Images Ahead of the Washington Capitals’ matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, one player has not been harped on enough for how much he has improved. That individual being Capirals forward Aliaksei Protas. 

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Takeaways From Capitals Impressive 2-1 Victory Over High-Flying Kings

The Washington Capitals outplayed the San Jose Sharks and played well enough to deserve the win, but lost 2-1. Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings was the complete opposite. The Caps were outplayed by the Kings, but buckled down … Continue reading

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Capitals Beat Kings, 2-1; Connor McMichael Scores Goal And Assist

Photo: X/@Capitals The Washington Capitals defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to end their brief two game losing streak. The Caps also ended the Kings’ five game winning streak and improve to 11-6-2 on the campaign, while Los Angeles falls … Continue reading

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Oil Spill on Black Friday: Capitals Suffer 5-0 Shutout Against Oilers; T.J. Oshie Leaves With Upper-Body Injury

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 5-0 in a Black Friday matinee at Capital One Arena, ending their five-game win streak. The loss dropped the Capitals’ record to 10-5-2 and … Continue reading

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Evgeny Kuznetsov Returns, Martin Fehervary Still Out, Power Play Work Continues: Capitals Practice Notebook

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals were back practicing at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday morning. The Caps have won their last four games and are 8-1-1 in their last 10. Here is what you need to know from practice. 

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Takeaways From The Capitals 3-0 Victory Over The Vegas Golden Knights

Photo: X/@Capitals Over the last few games, the saying for the Washington Capitals is “finding ways to win”. Tuesday’s 3-0 shutout against the Vegas Golden Knights was the epitome of that phrase. The defending Stanley Cup champions were the best … Continue reading

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Takeaways From The Capitals 4-3 Overtime Loss To The Florida Panthers

Photo: X/@FlaPanthers The Washington Capitals concluded their five-game homestand on a decent note. The Caps earned seven out of 10 potential standings points and did a lot of things right during the home stretch. 

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Capitals Fall To Panthers, 4-3 In Overtime; Anthony Mantha Scores Twice, Connor McMichael Scores Third Goal Of The Season

Screen cap: X/@HockeyOnTNT The Washington Capitals didn’t get the result they wanted to conclude their five-game homestand against the Florida Panthers. The Caps blew leads of 1-0 and 3-2, but the Panthers battled back to tie the game early in … Continue reading

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Notes From Capitals Morning Skate: Joel Edmundson Skates, Islanders Come Calling

The Washington Capitals will be playing their third Metropolitan Division opponent when they take on the New York Islanders Thursday night at Capital One Arena. Washington will be looking for its fourth straight win.

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