Lars Eller Helps Capitals Beat Canadiens The Canadian Press | November 19, 2018 MONTREAL — Lars Eller scored in overtime to lead the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. Alex Ovechkin scored twice for the Capitals (10-7-3), while Brett Connolly and Nicklas Backstrom als…
NHL News & Notes: Rask Returns, Wilson Suspension & More Brandon Share-Cohen | November 13, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, Tuukka Rask has returned to practice, Tom Wilson has had his suspension reduced and Brian Boyle has been placed on the injured reserve. Related: NHL…
Capitals’ Wilson’s Suspension Reduced Brandon Share-Cohen | November 13, 2018 Tom Wilson’s 20-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues’ forward Oskar Lundqvist has been reduced from 20 games to 14 games by a neutral arbitrator,…
Coyotes Take Advantage of Capitals’ Struggling PK The Canadian Press | November 11, 2018 WASHINGTON — Richard Panik and Alex Galchenyuk each had a goal and an assist, and the Arizona Coyotes became the latest team to take advantage of Washington’s penalty-killing struggles in a 4-1 win over the Capitals on Sunday. Galchenyuk and Vinnie Hin…
Power Play & Bobrovsky Shine as Blue Jackets Beat Capitals The Canadian Press | November 9, 2018 WASHINGTON — The Columbus Blue Jackets’ NHL-worst power play scored twice and Sergei Bobrovsky made 33 saves in a 2-1 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals on Friday night. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored in his return to the li…
NHL News & Notes: Plekanec, Carlson & More Brandon Share-Cohen | November 9, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, the Montreal Canadiens are placing a veteran forward on unconditional waivers, John Carlson will miss a game, the Boston Bruins have recalled Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson…
NHL News & Notes: Schmidt Extension, Wilson Suspension & More Brandon Share-Cohen | October 25, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, Nate Schmidt has signed a lengthy contract extension to remain in Las Vegas, the NHL has upheld one of their most severe suspensions in recent…
NHL News & Notes: Svechnikov, Oshie & Wilson & More Brandon Share-Cohen | October 16, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, The Detroit Red Wings will be without a first-round talent for most of the season, TJ Oshie is coming to the defense of Tom Wilson…
Wilson Suspended 20 Games Brandon Share-Cohen | October 3, 2018 The NHL has suspended Tom Wilson for 20 games for an illegal check to the head on St. Louis Blues’ forward Oskar Sunqvist. This is Wilson’s fourth suspension in his…
Capitals’ Shumakov Could Land Anywhere in Lineup Kevin Hargrave | September 9, 2018 Sergei Shumakov shook up an otherwise quiet August for the Washington Capitals’ front office. After re-signing John Carlson, Tom Wilson, and Brooks Orpik, it appeared that Capitals general manager Brian…
Off the Crossbar: The Newest Ovechkin Threat Jeff Seide | September 4, 2018 Move over, Connor McDavid. Look out, Sidney Crosby. Get out of the way, Taylor Hall. Here comes Sergei Aleksandrovich Ovechkin. The less-than-a-month-old baby is already taking the hockey world by…
Ovechkin’s October Foreshadowed Caps’ Cup Run Kevin Hargrave | August 17, 2018 In the ears of hockey fans, few words are more welcome than “October.” During the dog days of summer, “October” promises an end to the offseason doldrums and a return…