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Capitals Crack Columbus, 4-3 (OT); Van Riemsdyk Notches First Career Two-Goal Game; Kuznetsov Scores Winner

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 4-3 in overtime at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night in both teams’ final game before the NHL All-Star Break and their respective bye weeks.

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Conor Sheary Returns To Top Line, Sonny Milano Moves Down To Third Line With Evgeny Kuznetsov: Notes From Capitals Tuesday Morning Skate In Columbus

The Washington Capitals held their gameday morning skate Tuesday morning at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Following tonight’s tilt against the Blue Jackets, the Capitals will be off until February 11 when they visit the Bruins in Boston. Here’s the latest … Continue reading

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Capitals Move-On To Columbus For Final Game Before All-Star Break: Capitals Monday Notebook

The Washington Capitals made their way to Columbus, Ohio, following their 5-1 loss to the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Sunday night. They next face the Blue Jackets on Tuesday in the final game before the 2023 All-Star break.

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Four-Goal Second Period Helps Toronto Torch Capitals, 5-1, In Tavares’ 1,000th Game; Backstrom Scores First Goal Of Season

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 5-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday evening as their lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have three games in hand on them, for the first … Continue reading

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Lines Combinations Remain The Same, No Tom Wilson: Notes From Capitals’ Saturday Practice At MedStar Capitals Iceplex

The Washington Capitals held one final practice on Saturday before departing for Toronto in advance of their tilt with the Maple Leafs on Sunday. (A reminder that puck drop on Sunday is set for 5PM ET). Here’s the latest from … Continue reading

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John Carlson Skates, No Tom Wilson: Notes From Capitals’ Optional Friday Practice

The Washington Capitals returned to work on Friday for an optional practice following their 3-2 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. They will practice again on Saturday before departing for Toronto in advance of their tilt with … Continue reading

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Capitals Beat Penguins, 3-2 (SO); Alex Ovechkin Scores 32nd Goal Of The Season

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Capitals downed the Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2 in a shootout Thursday night at Capital One Arena. Alex Ovechkin scored his 32nd goal of the season and Marcus Johansson scored his 13th in the win. The Capitals … Continue reading

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T.J. Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom Return, Tom Wilson Misses Morning Skate: Notes From Capitals Morning Skate

The Washingt0n Capitals made their way home from Denver on Wednesday for a quick pitstop and one-game home-stand against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. They will hit the road again for games in Toronto and Columbus on Sunday and … Continue reading

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Capitals Fall To Avalanche, 3-2; Alex Ovechkin Scores 31st Goal Of The Season

Photo: Twitter:@Capitals The Washington Capitals fell to the Colorado Avalanche, 3-2 Tuesday night at the Ball Arena in Denver. Alex Ovechkin scored his 31st goal of the season and Conor Sheary notched his 12th tally of the season in the loss. The … Continue reading

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Alex Ovechkin A Game-Time Decision: Notes From Capitals Optional Morning Skate In Denver

The Washington Capitals held an optional gameday morning skate at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday morning. They wrap-up their western road trip tonight against the Avalanche before returning home to host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. Puck drop for … Continue reading

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