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Ovechkin Hits 40 For NHL-Record 13th Time In Washington’s Thrilling 7-6 Overtime Loss To Columbus

Photo: Twitter: @Capitals The Washington Capitals were edged the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 7-6 in overtime at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night. Charlie Lindgren made 32 saves in the loss.

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Minnesota Rides Hot Start To 5-3 Victory Over Washington; Ovechkin Scores Twice; Johansson Notches Two Assists

Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Minnesota Wild, who were 11-0-3 in their previous 14 games before a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, by a score of 5-3 at Xcel … Continue reading

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Penalties And Peter: A Rare Positive In Capitals History

With just 13 games remaining in the 2022-23 NHL schedule, the Washington Capitals have yet to be eliminated from playoff contention. And last night’s 5-4 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres gave a much-needed boost in maintaining the hopes for Capitals … Continue reading

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New York Swarms Washington, 5-3; Irwin Records Two Points

Photo @Capitals The Washington Capitals lost to the New York Rangers by a score of 5-3 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 31 saves in the defeat. 

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Washington Downs Long Island, 5-1; Sandin Posts Three Assists, Van Riemsdyk Two

Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals downed the New York Islanders by a score of 5-1 at UBS Arena on Saturday night. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 17 saves in the victory.

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Washington Falls To New Jersey, 3-2 (SO); Strome Extends Point-Streak To Three Games

Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals lost the New Jersey Devils by a score of 3-2 in a shootout at Capital One Arena on Thursday night in their lone home game in a span of seven. … Continue reading

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Peter Laviolette on Upcoming Game Against New Jersey Devils: “We’re Playing A Quick Team Tomorrow, So We’ve Got to Be Ready To Skate”

Screenshot: Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals will finally play in their home barn of Capital One Arena on Thursday after finishing their West Coast swing with a 2-2 record. The team returned to practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday … Continue reading

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Take Down In The Tank: Washington Storms Back To Stun San Jose, 8-3; Ovechkin, Smith Strike Twice; Sandin Earns Three Helpers In Team Debut

Photo by Kavin Mistry/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the first period to come back and slay the San Jose Sharks, 8-3, at SAP Center on Saturday evening in both teams’ first games … Continue reading

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Sandin, Iorio, Carlsson Set To Make Washington Debuts, Kuemper To Start In San Jose

Defenseman Rasmus Sandin, who was acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, and defensemen Vincent Iorio and Gabriel Carlsson, who were called up from AHL Hershey on Friday, are all set to make their Capitals debuts against the San … Continue reading

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Washington Axes Anaheim, 3-2 (OT); Wilson Scores Twice; Jensen, Fehervary Both Leave With Injuries

Photo: Twitter: @Capitals The Washington Capitals defeated the Anaheim Ducks by a score of 3-2 in overtime at Honda Center on Wednesday night. The game was both teams’ last before the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, which is at 3 PM … Continue reading

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