Offense awakens, defense sags and Mark Messier calls out Rangers: 3 takeaways vs. Capitals
The defense — team and individual — was leaky, which isn’t new. And the Rangers’ reliable penalty kill gave up two key goals, ...
Kings Pacific Showdown: Goalies
The Kings gambled on familiarity two offseasons ago by signing Cam Talbot. Talbot had previously played under then-head coach ...
Capitals vs. Rangers Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
WASHINGTON — Following a disappointing shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild, the Washington Capitals shook things up in a big ...
Between Two Posts: Diving Deeper Into The Capitals' Shootout Loss to Wild & A Farewell To Fleury
Although Alex Ovechkin got on the board to move closer to history, it wasn't all great for the Washington Capitals, who fell ...
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Jets Should Lock Up Vilardi Long-Term Sooner Than Later
The Winnipeg Jets need to extend Gabriel Vilardi to a long-term contract, and the sooner they do it, the better.
Alex Ovechkin moves a goal closer to Gretzky, but Caps fall in shootout
Washington blows a pair of leads in a 4-3 loss even as Alex Ovechkin pulls within 24 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s ...
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NHL EDGE stats: Kuemper, stout defense give Kings futures appeal
Another highlight of the Kings’ back end has been the penalty kill, which ranks ninth in the NHL (82.3 percent). Defenseman ...
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Game Recap: Wild 4, Capitals 3
Alex Ovechkin scored his 871st NHL goal, moving within 24 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, but the Washington Capitals lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Minnesota Wild at Capital One Arena on ...
Takeaways: Capitals Battle Hard, But Fall To Wild In Shootout In Chaotic Game
The Capitals got goals from three different scorers, but Washington ultimately fell, 4-3 in the shootout. Here are all the ...
Lighting the Lamp: Ovi’s back while the Caps remain on track
The Washington Caps closed December in fine fashion, beating Boston 3-1 on New Year’s Eve after splitting a back-to-back ...
Capitals play the Wild following Protas' 2-goal game
Minnesota Wild (23-11-4, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (25-10-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the ...
Aliaksei Protas scores twice as Capitals top Bruins
The Washington Capitals scored twice in a first-period span of 5:06 and held on for a 3-1 win over the visiting Boston Bruins in a New Year's Eve matinee on Tuesday.