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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Is a Man on a Mission

Justin Giampietro | February 24, 2025

Alex Ovechkin needs only 13 goals to become the NHL’s greatest goal-scorer, as he’d surpass Wayne Gretzky‘s career mark of 894. With 25 games remaining, he’s actually on pace to…

Categories Advanced Stats, Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin’s Hat Trick Highlights 7-3 Capitals’ Win Over Oilers

Christopher Babos | February 23, 2025

The Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers collided in the second half of a back-to-back for both teams in the NHL return from the 4 Nations Face-Off.  Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Capitals – 2/23/25

Justin Giampietro | February 23, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Washington Capitals today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (34-18-4) at CAPITALS (37-11-8) 1 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV,…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Washington Capitals

Chychrun’s 2 Goals Lead Capitals to 8-3 Dismantling of the Penguins

Zach Alvarado | February 22, 2025

After an amazing 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, the Pittsburgh Penguins (23-26-9) and Washington Capitals (37-11-8) resumed NHL play inside PPG Paints Arena. It was an emotional afternoon for fans and…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Hurricanes’ Mikko Rantanen

Spencer Lazary | February 22, 2025

Imagine a world where Mikko Rantanen gets traded for a second time in one season. The first time was when he was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Trade Deadline, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets

Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Penguins – 2/22/25

Brian Finlayson | February 22, 2025

The Washington Capitals take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (36-11-8) at PENGUINS (23-25-9) 3…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Projected Lineups, Washington Capitals

Revisiting the Capitals’ Bondra-Laich Trade with Ottawa

Nathan Moser | February 15, 2025

Before Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom played for the Washington Capitals, Peter Bondra was statistically the best player in the franchise’s history. Selected in the eighth round (156th overall) of…

Categories Capitals History, Hockey History, Trades Contracts and Transactions, Washington Capitals

Capitals News & Rumors: Aktell, Evans, Ovechkin

Jesse Courville-Lynch | February 13, 2025

The Washington Capitals are dominating this season, surprising many fans around the league with their ability to win games and dominate the tough Metropolitan Division. They have gone from potential…

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Projected Lineups for the Utah Hockey Club vs Capitals – 2/9/25

Spencer Lazary | February 9, 2025

The Utah Hockey Club take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others UTAH (23-23-9) at CAPITALS (36-11-7) 12:30…

Categories NHL News, Projected Lineups, Utah Hockey Club, Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Continues Remarkable Season in Capitals 4-3 Win Over Flyers

Christopher Babos | February 7, 2025

On Thursday, the Washington Capitals completed a third-period comeback win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. However, the main event happened in the first period: Alex Ovechkin scored…

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Capitals Move Into First in the NHL With Win Over the Flyers

Andrew McGuinness | February 6, 2025

Matvei Michkov and Alex Ovechkin had already faced off twice in their NHL careers before Thursday night, but neither meeting (both games were in late October) lived up to the…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals

Projected Lineups for Capitals vs Flyers – 2/6/25

Jesse Courville-Lynch | February 6, 2025

The Washington Capitals take on the Philadelphia Flyers tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (35-11-7) at FLYERS (23-25-7) 7 p.m. ET; MNMT, NBCSP,…

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