Ovechkin scores twice, red-hot Capitals shut out Devils 4-0
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, Ilya Samsonov made 24 saves and the Washington Capitals rode their best players to a 4-0 victory Friday...
Ovechkin, Kuznetsov lead the way as Capitals beat Devils 4-3
WASHINGTON — Evgeny Kuznetsov scored twice, Alex Ovechkin kept his hot streak going with the 721st goal of his NHL career and the Washington...
Zibanejad scores late, Rangers end Capitals’ win streak at 7
WASHINGTON — Mika Zibanejad scored the go-ahead goal with 2:32 left, Keith Kinkaid made 28 saves and the New York Rangers beat the Washington...
Caps sign Trevor van Riemsdyk to 2-year extension
The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year, $1.9 million contract extension on Sunday.
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Ovechkin scores 2 in final 7 minutes, Capitals beat Rangers
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored twice in the final seven minutes to continue his goal streak and rally the Washington Capitals to a 2-1...
Devils captain Nico Hischier sidelined three weeks
NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier is expected to miss three weeks following surgery Monday to repair a frontal sinus fracture.
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Ovechkin scores goal 718, Capitals snap Islanders win streak
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 718th career goal to pass Phil Esposito for sole possession of sixth on the NHL's career list and...
Ovechkin matches Esposito with 717th goal; Caps rout Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alexander Ovechkin matched Phil Esposito for sixth on the NHL's career list with his 717th goal and the Washington Capitals beat...
Ovechkin leads Capitals past Flyers for fourth straight win
PHILADELPHIA — Alex Ovechkin scored, Carl Hagelin had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals held on late for their fourth straight...
Ovechkin scores No. 715 to lift Capitals past Flyers 5-3
PHILADELPHIA — Alex Ovechkin scored his 715th career goal to help the Washington Capitals win their third straight game, 5-3 over the Philadelphia Flyers...