Washington Capitals News & Opinion

NHL News & Notes: McDavid, Duchene & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | February 22, 2019

In today’s News & Notes, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety has suspended Connor McDavid for two games, the Ottawa Senators have traded Matt Duchene and the Washington Capitals have…

Capitals Extend Jensen

Brandon Share-Cohen | February 22, 2019

The Washington Capitals and newly-acquired defender Nick Jensen have come to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $10 million, the Capitals announced Friday. The deal came just hours after…

Capitals Acquire Jensen

Brandon Share-Cohen | February 22, 2019

The Washington Capitals have acquired Nick Jensen and a fifth-round pick from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Madison Bowey and a second-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft,…

Capitals Down Maple Leafs – Ovechkin Scores 650th

The Canadian Press | February 22, 2019

TORONTO — Alex Ovechkin scored the 650th goal of his career and Braden Holtby made 40 saves as the Washington Capitals defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night.
Tom Wilson, with a goal and an assist, and Brett Connolly also…

NHL News & Notes: Hagelin, Kadri & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | February 21, 2019

In today’s News & Notes, the Los Angeles Kings have traded Carl Hagelin, Nazem Kadri was absent from practice, the Boston Bruins have acquired Charlie Coyle and Jakob Silfverberg has…

Hagelin Traded to Capitals

Brandon Share-Cohen | February 21, 2019

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Carl Hagelin from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft as well as a conditional…

Capitals Edge Kings – Ovechkin Tallies 2 More

The Canadian Press | February 19, 2019

LOS ANGELES — Alex Ovechkin scored two power-play goals, and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Monday night.
It was the 10th multi-goal game this season for Ovechkin, who leads the NHL with 42 goals. He has scored a goal in thre…

NHL News & Notes: Okposo, Ovechkin & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | February 18, 2019

In today’s News & Notes, Kyle Okposo is injured and will miss a few games after suffering an upper-body injury, Alex Ovechkin has scored 40 goals once again and the…

Ducks Down Capitals – Miller Reaches Milestone

The Canadian Press | February 18, 2019

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Adam Henrique and Jakob Silfverberg each had two goals and Ryan Miller became the all-time leader in wins by a U.S.-born goaltender as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 Sunday night.
Miller, who missed 24 games due to…

Capitals Control Sharks – Ovechkin Takes Scoring Lead

The Canadian Press | February 15, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 39th goal, T.J. Oshie had two goals and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Thursday night.
Jakub Vrana and Tom Wilson each had a goal and an assist, and Nicklas…

Blue Jackets Blank Capitals – Bobrovsky Earns Shutout

The Canadian Press | February 13, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sergei Bobrovsky made 13 of his 20 saves in the third period to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Washington Capitals 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Duclair, Nick Foligno and Artemi Panarin scored for the Blue Jackets, who won the…

Capitals Crown Kings – Kuznetsov Puts up 4 Points

The Canadian Press | February 12, 2019

WASHINGTON — Evgeny Kuznetsov continued his hot streak with two goals and two assists, leading the Washington Capitals to a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.
Kuznetsov has six goals and six assists in six games since the All-Star …