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NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 12

Washington Takes on New Jersey Thursday at Prudential Center

The Washington Capitals take on the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Capitals are 10-6-0 and have won two straight.

Cole Hutson News / Field Level Media / November 11

Capitals, Cole Hutson roll into division clash with Devils

Washington defenseman Cole Hutson looks to continue his impressive run when the Capitals visit the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Hutson scored his first NHL overtime goal and added an assist in the Capitals' 3-2 road win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 11

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin ties another franchise record in win vs. Senators

Alex Ovechkin has broken all kinds of Washington Capitals records, and he climbed to the top of another franchise leaderboard Tuesday night, tying Nicklas Backstrom for the most assists in team history in a 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Jakob Chychrun News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Jakob Chychrun hit a flashback to old-school hockey

The NHL is still a physical game, but we’re certainly past the golden age of hard-hitting defensemen, when the likes of Scott Stevens or Niklas Kronwall would patrol the blueline and deliver richter-scale body checks, using intimidation as a tool to slow down opposing forwards.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / November 11

Ovi ties all-time record on rookie's game-winner which was overshadowed by Chychrun hit

Alexander Ovechkin assisted on rookie phenom Cole Hutson's game-winner as the Washington Capitals outlasted the Ottawa Senators 3-2 last night in Ottawa.

Cole Hutson News / Field Level Media / November 10

Cole Hutson’s OT goal lifts Capitals past Senators

Cole Hutson scored 1:14 into overtime to lift the Washington Capitals past the host Ottawa Senators 3-2 Tuesday night. Hutson took a pass from Alex Ovechkin, skated across the top of the zone and down into the right circle before scoring on a far-side wrist shot through a screen shortly after a Washington power play had ended.

Ryan Leonard News / Stars And Sticks / November 10

Leonard poised to play in 100th game in Ottawa tonight

Tonight at 7pm, the Caps and Sens will square off in Canada’s capital city, where Ryan Leonard will play in his 100th NHL game. Leno had a promising rookie season, despite some growing pains.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

‘Nobody’s using me’: Capitals’ Ovechkin speaks on planned protests over Putin support

Protestors gathered outside the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario, on Tuesday as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals visited the Ottawa Senators,

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 10

Washington Takes on Ottawa Tuesday at Canadian Tire Centre

The Washington Capitals visit the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Canadian Tire Centre, with puck drop at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Capitals are 9-6-0.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Tom Wilson News / Stars And Sticks / November 10

Caps debut new Hometown Remix uniforms while NHL rules on Wilson

The Capital wore their snazzy new Hometown Remix uniforms for the first time last Saturday afternoon for their win against the Florida Panthers. From what I heard, saw, and read, they are a hit.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Will Hockey Hall of Fame waive 3-year waiting period for Alex Oveckin?

The greatest goal scorer in NHL history will be calling it a career this year, as Alex Ovechkin has announced this will be his final season in the NHL.

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Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Alex Ovechkin donated $930 for his 930th career goal to fight kids' cancer; doubled by a match, the campaign has topped $276,000 toward a $200,000 Georgetown grant

Alex Ovechkin is turning another scoring milestone into support for children battling cancer, helping a fundraising campaign surpass $276,000. The Washington Capitals captain donated $930 in recognition of his 930th goal through The GR8 Chase for Victory Over Cancer.

Justin Holl News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Capitals Recall Justin Holl

The Washington Capitals had a roster spot to fill after losing netminder Rémi Poirier off waivers earlier this afternoon. Washington quickly filled it, announcing they recalled defenseman Justin Holl from the AHL’s Hershey Bears.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Checking In on the Washington Capitals’ Newcomers

The Washington Capitals made a handful of roster moves before the season, reshaping their squad in hopes of making the playoffs in Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season.

Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Did Tom Wilson Catch a Lucky Supplemental Discipline Break?

The Washington Capitals received good news Sunday: forward Tom Wilson will not face supplemental discipline for his hit on Florida Panthers Sandis Vilmanis, according to Elliotte Friedman.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 7

Capitals' Tom Wilson should be hearing from Department of Player Safety after ejection

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson should probably be hearing from the league office following a boarding penalty that resulted in a game misconduct in their 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers.

Capitals’ Wilson ejected for boarding Panthers’ Vilmanis

Capitals end two-game skid, hold off Panthers 4-3

Sergei Bobrovsky signing looking bleak for Maple Leafs

Nikita Kucherov scores OT winner as Lightning rally past Wild

Sidney Crosby nets two; Penguins halt 4-game slide with win over Kings

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 7

Capitals end two-game skid, hold off Panthers 4-3

Pierre-Luc Dubois and Aliaksei Protas each had a goal and an assist as the Washington Capitals held on for a 4-3 home win against the Florida Panthers on Saturday afternoon.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Larkin-to-Capitals Trade Pitch Gets Evenly Split Response

A PuckGM user has pitched a trade that would bring Dylan Larkin to Washington, and from the responses to the idea, fans seem to believe it’s a pretty fair deal.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Logan Cooley beats Alex Ovechkin's record to become fastest player to five career hat tricks

It’s not every day that a player reaches a goal-scoring mark faster than the GR8.

Canadiens' Cole Caufield continues to be a game-changer in overtime

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Washington Capitals News / Viral Sports News / November 2

Washington Capitals Cut Ties With 14-Year NHL Veteran

The Washington Capitals found themselves needing to free a roster spot on Sunday after completing a trade earlier in the day that brought goaltender Rémi Poirier over from the New Jersey Devils.

Dylan McIlrath News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Capitals Place Dylan McIlrath On Waivers

The Washington Capitals needed to clear a roster spot after acquiring netminder Rémi Poirier from the New Jersey Devils earlier this morning. To that end, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said the Capitals placed defenseman Dylan McIlrath on waivers.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Capitals Grant Ivan Miroshnichenko Permission To Seek Trade

The Washington Capitals’ forward group has filled up. New additions Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch, and Boone Jenner earned clear-cut roles, while breakouts from Justin Sourdif, Ryan Leonard, and Ilya Protas filled out the depth chart.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Washington Capitals Injury Updates: Desharnais, Thompson, Dubois, and Sourdif

As is typical in any given NHL season, the Washington Capitals are without a handful of key players due to illness and injury. Defenseman Vincent Desharnais and goaltender Logan Thompson are out with injuries, and centers Pierre-Luc Dubois and Justin Sourdif are out with illness.