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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.
Big hit from Caps' Chychrun on Sens' Cousins deemed clean after review 
The hit by Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun that injured Senators forward Nick Cousins was determined not to be a penalty after on-ice officials reviewed the play.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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 / Daily Faceoff / November 7
Capitals’ Wilson ejected for boarding Panthers’ Vilmanis
Well, it’s been a while since we’ve had to write something like this. During a matchup between the Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers on Saturday afternoon, Capitals forward Tom Wilson was ejected after boarding Panthers defenseman Sandis Vilmanis.
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.
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.
Ivan Miroshnichenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29
2 Western Conference teams interested in Capitals’ Ivan Miroshnichenko
Despite being selected in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft, Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko has struggled to secure a regular spot in the lineup amid a surplus of effective forwards — and the team reportedly gave him and his agent permission to seek a trade late last week.
Logan Thompson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28
Capitals Activate Logan Thompson; Reassign Mitch Gibson
After returning as a regular to practice yesterday, the Washington Capitals will return their starting netminder to the active roster. According to beat reporter Sammi Silber, the Capitals activated netminder Logan Thompson from the injured reserve and assigned Mitch Gibson to the AHL’s Hershey Bears.
Jack St. Ivany News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: Jack St. Ivany
The Washington Capitals claimed defenseman Jack St. Ivany off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. The 27-year-old from Manhattan Beach, California has spent most of his professional career with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.
Washington Capitals News / Viral Sports News / October 26
Washington Capitals Receive Huge Trade Update on Monday
The Washington Capitals have opened the door for Ivan Miroshnichenko to explore trade options, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, who highlighted the 22-year-old forward’s situation on Saturday Headlines.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 10
Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury is brutal blow to Rangers' playoff chances
The New York Rangers knew there was a chance the injury to starting goalie Igor Shesterkin was going to be serious.
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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