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Marc-Andre Fleury and Alex Ovechkin Meet Briefly During Warmup of Game 5

The former Penguins netminder is trying to play mind games with the Capitals Captain before Game 5. Continue reading

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Three Down and One To Go, The Last Game Is Always the Hardest to Win

The Washington Capitals need one more win to clinch the Stanley Cup Continue reading

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Game 5 Preview: Capitals Look to Clinch First Stanley Cup in Franchise History

Photo: NHL via Getty Images With a 3-1 series lead in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, the Capitals head into Game 5 on Thursday night in Las Vegas looking to clinch the franchise’s first Stanley Cup title. 

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Alex Ovechkin Embarks on his Biggest Game of his Career: “Tonight is the Night”

Photo: @Capitals As the Washington Capitals wrapped up their morning skate on Monday, Alex Ovechkin spoke to the media prior to Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. For the first time all playoffs, the Capitals are on the brink … Continue reading

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With the Series Tied at 2, the Capitals Must Get Back on Track For Game 5 in Tampa

Can the Washington Capitals rebound and take back control of the series in Game 5 versus Tampa Bay? Continue reading

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Capitals Make A Statement With Game 5 Comeback

Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Capitals will head to Pittsburgh up 3-2 in their second round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins after a huge Game 5 comeback victory on Saturday night at Capital One Arena. While the win itself is … Continue reading

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John Carlson Being Evaluated After Late Hit to Head (Video)

Capitals’ defenseman John Carlson is reportedly being evaluated after taking a high hit to the head in the final minute of Game 5 from Pittsburgh Penguins’ forward Jake Guentzel. 

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Nicklas Backstrom Becomes the 19th Player in NHL History with At Least Four Overtime Goals in the Playoffs

Nick Wass/Associated Press Entering today’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with three career overtime goals in the playoffs, Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom added a fourth in a 4-3 win to give the Caps a 3-2 series lead over the … Continue reading

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