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Alex Ovechkin tallies winner as Capitals slip past Kings

Alex Ovechkin tallies winner as Capitals slip past Kings

Alex Ovechkin scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the second period as the Washington Capitals edged the visiting Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Monday night.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / November 17
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / November 16
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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz
The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / November 16
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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / November 16
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 15
Devils Survive Capitals’ Comeback Attempt in 3-2 Shootout Win

Devils Survive Capitals’ Comeback Attempt in 3-2 Shootout Win

The Washington Capitals busted out the alternate, red-colored “Screaming Eagle” jerseys for a Saturday night matchup with the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena.

Alexander Ovechkin News / WashingtonCaps.com / November 15
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14
Devils make notable roster move amid Jack Hughes injury

Devils make notable roster move amid Jack Hughes injury

With Friday's news that the New Jersey Devils will be without Jack Hughes for at least one game due to a freak accident at a team dinner, the Devils needed another body for their upcoming game against the Washington Capitals.

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The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / November 14
Highs and Lows of the Capitals’ Season So Far

Highs and Lows of the Capitals’ Season So Far

The Washington Capitals have been unable to find consistent success through the first month and change of the 2025-26 season. However, with an even .500 record, not all hope is lost.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / November 14
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / November 14
Capitals’ Prospects Lakovic & Parascak Lighting Up the WHL 

Capitals’ Prospects Lakovic & Parascak Lighting Up the WHL 

The Washington Capitals have proven to be shrewd assessors of prospect talent in recent years under general managers (GMs) Brian McLellan and Chris Patrick, and two of their young hopefuls are currently leading the Western Hockey League (WHL) in goals.

Washington Capitals News / CBSSports.com / November 13

Michael Kim leads Tommy Fleetwood at DP World Tour Championship, Rory McIlroy tightens grip on Race to Dubai

The American went around the Earth Course in bogey-free fashion on Thursday

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz
 The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz
The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz
 The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz
The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz
 The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz
Patrick Wellar News / Daily Faceoff / November 12
Capitals name Patrick Wellar as assistant coach

Capitals name Patrick Wellar as assistant coach

The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that they’ve named Patrick Wellar as an assistant coach. Wellar initially joined Washington’s staff on September 27th as an interim coach for the team’s defensemen.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 12
Wayne Gretzky promise resurfaces after Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal

Wayne Gretzky promise resurfaces after Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal

Last season, Wayne Gretzky joined Alex Ovechkin on the ice when Ovi broke his all-time goals record. When Ovi broke the record, Gretzky quipped, “You get to 900 I might buy you a car.” Ovi reached 900 goals, and now, Gretzky’s colleagues on the NHL pre-game show on TNT are not letting him forget the promise.

Logan Thompson News / Field Level Media / November 11
Logan Thompson continues to shine in goal as Capitals upend Hurricanes

Logan Thompson continues to shine in goal as Capitals upend Hurricanes

Logan Thompson made 30 saves as the Washington Capitals won for the second time in their last eight games, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9
Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois Out 3–4 Months After Surgery

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois Out 3–4 Months After Surgery

The Washington Capitals announced that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will be sidelined for three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles.

Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / November 9
Washington Capitals Have Injury Concern with Important Forward

Washington Capitals Have Injury Concern with Important Forward

Overall the Washington Capitals are off to an okay start, despite currently sitting seventh in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division standings. In saying that, defensively they remain a model for other NHL franchises, similar to 2024-25.

Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6
Team Canada Needs To Get Over Whatever Beef They Have With Thompson

Team Canada Needs To Get Over Whatever Beef They Have With Thompson

Logan Thompson has quietly emerged as one of the NHL’s most dominant goaltenders, yet he still seems to be flying under Team Canada’s radar. The Washington Capitals netminder finished fourth in Vezina Trophy voting last season and has started the 2025-26 campaign even stronger.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / November 6
Why scoring 900 goals may not be Ovechkin's most impressive feat

Why scoring 900 goals may not be Alex Ovechkin's most impressive feat

Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin now stands alone in NHL history.

Penguins explain mysterious IR placements for Tristan Jarry, two others
Would Kyle Dubas ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-trade clause if Pens collapse?
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Flames' Nazem Kadri putting a huge wrench in Hurricanes' plans
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / November 4
Capitals Goalie Forcing His Way Onto Team Canada

Capitals Goalie Forcing His Way Onto Team Canada

Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson is off to a thunderous start. The 28-year-old native of Calgary is in his second campaign with the Capitals, and he’s once again proving that he is one of the most underrated and overlooked netminders in the NHL.

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