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NHL-best Capitals set to face optimistic Kraken
For the Washington Capitals, this season was expected to be about Alex Ovechkin's chase to surpass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL's career goal-scoring record.
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals Keep Building Momentum
Can anyone stop the Washington Capitals? The Metropolitan Division giants are adding on to their division, conference, and league leading win and point totals.
Capitals are clicking again — and sitting atop NHL in total points
A third-period goal from Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust snaps goalie Logan Thompson’s scoreless streak at just shy of 120 minutes.
Capitals ‘real proud of where we’re at’ atop NHL standings
The win Saturday was another example of how far the Capitals have come. Although Alex Ovechkin was held without a goal -- leaving him with 874 and 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 -- Washington demonstrated its improved depth and controlled play almost from start to finish.
NHL Power Rankings: Not All Roses For The Elite Teams As Capitals Hang On
If the best NHL teams in the standings and power rankings think they're in a good spot, they need to look over their shoulder.
NHL Notebook: Capitals and Oilers top Power Rankings ahead of Tuesday’s game
Might it be a Stanley Cup Final preview in Edmonton on Tuesday? The Oilers will host the Washington Capitals, who own the NHL’s best record at 31-20-5.

I Was Distracted by Nachos Thrown on Ice During Goal

Capitals edge Oilers for Fifth straight win

Washington Capitals Blame Nachos For Corey Perry’s Third Period Goal
Hockey is a sport where players have to deal with all sorts of things being thrown on the ice. From hats to catfish to teddy bears to octopi, there is obviously nothing that could show up on the ice ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin's Hilarious Reaction to Connor McDavid's Ban
Pierre-Luc Dubois starred for the Capitals, scoring a goal and assisting another one, while Tom Wilson and Matt Roy also ...
Should Capitals Load Up For Playoffs? 2009-10 Alum Morrison Doesn’t Think So: ‘It Wasn’t The Healthiest Thing To Go Through’
The Capitals were favored to win the Stanley Cup in 2010, but adding rentals wasn't the "healthiest thing to go through," ...
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3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 3-2 Loss to the Capitals
The Edmonton Oilers welcomed the NHL’s best, Washington Capitals, to Rogers Place for a Tuesday night tilt (Jan. 21). The ...
1 player Capitals must acquire before 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
The Capitals should be buyers at the NHL trade deadline and should make a serious offer for Elias Pettersson from the Canucks ...
NHL-leading Capitals beat the Penguins 4-1 for their 4th win in a row
Luc Dubois scored, Logan Thompson made 18 saves and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 for ...
Capitals 'Have Checked In' on Islanders' $36 Million Center: Report
The Washington Capitals have engaged the New York Islanders in trade discussions for forward Brock Nelson, according to ...
Capitals Have Reportedly Expressed Interest In Brock Nelson As Forward Rental Option
The Washington Capitals currently sit atop the NHL standings and hope that success translates to the postseason, and per ...