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Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / November 14
Highs and Lows of the Washington Capitals’ Season So Far
The Washington Capitals have had an up-and-down season so far. They sit in third place for a wildcard playoff spot and fourth in the Metropolitan Division, with a 10-7-0 record.
Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / November 13
What to know before the Capitals vs Devils tonight in NJ
The Washington Capitals are coming off a 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators. While the main headlines focused on Jakob Chychrun's major hit on Nick Cousins, another big story was Capitals forward Cole Hutson, who scored his first overtime goal of the season and his fifth of the year.
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.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alexander Ovechkin 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,
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.
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.
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.
Alexander Ovechkin 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.
Washington Capitals 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.
Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / November 8
Tom Wilson gets ejected while Dubois and Protas lift Caps over Panthers
The Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers last night 4-3 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC last night. The win snapped their losing streak at two games.
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.
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.
NHL 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.
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.
Washington Capitals 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.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / October 17
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on brink of making franchise history
After the Washington Capitals' victory against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Alex Ovechkin is one assist short of tying Nicklas Bäckström for the most assists in Capitals history (762).
Alex Tuch News / Yardbarker / October 1
Washington Capitals have new weapon in Alex Tuch
For the fourth time in his career, Alex Tuch is starting with a new NHL team—and the Washington Capitals have another weapon in their arsenal.
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