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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 12
NHL Predictions: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals, April 12th
The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins clash once again. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey. Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12
Capitals fighting for playoff life in rematch with Penguins
The Washington Capitals kept their slight playoff hopes alive Saturday with a road win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Now, the Capitals need another victory against the Penguins, this time at home on Sunday afternoon, to stay in the race.
Alexander Ovechkin News / ESPN / April 11
Ovechkin appreciates 'nice' tribute from Penguins 
During a television timeout during the Washington Capitals' 6-3 victory against Pittsburgh on Saturday, the Penguins showed a video tribute honoring Alex Ovechkin and his longstanding rivalry with Sidney Crosby.
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11
Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois, Rasmus Sandin Leave With Injury
The Washington Capitals lost two important players during Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Center Pierre-Luc Dubois sustained an upper-body injury after crashing into the boards on the first goal of the game, while defenseman Rasmus Sandin was helped off the ice with a lower-body injury later in the game.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
NHL News / Total Apex Sports / April 11
Capitals Beat Shorthanded Penguins 6-3 As Rookies Shine
On April 11, in the first of two games this weekend, the Washington Capitals won 6-3 to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. The Penguins were playing shorthanded, most importantly without Sidney Crosby, who has a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day.
Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Daily Faceoff / April 11
Capitals’ Dubois exits game against Penguins with upper-body injury
The Washington Capitals announced during their game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins that center Pierre-Luc Dubois suffered an upper-body injury and would not return.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 11
Protas bros. help Capitals handle Penguins
Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists and the Washington Capitals helped their playoff chances with a 6-3 win against the Penguins in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / April 11
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 11
NHL Clinching Scenarios: Will Capitals’ Ovechkin be denied possible final playoff run?
Welcome to the home stretch of the 2025-26 NHL season. This deep into the schedule, something significant is on the line virtually every day, whether it’s a playoff spot, division title to clinch or a major individual milestone.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 11
NHL Predictions: Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins, April 11th
The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins clash in a rivalry game. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey. Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL.
NHL News / Total Apex Sports / April 10
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Round 1: Capitals Victory Or Bust For Playoffs
On April 11, the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face off in Pittsburgh. There are many levels to this matchup, with a historic rivalry and a last-minute scramble for playoff qualification from the Capitals.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Rumors / April 10
NHL Rumors: Alex Ovechkin Still Loves The Game as Decision on Future Waits
Could the greatest goal scorer in NHL history have played his last game in Toronto? Well, as Alex Ovechkin told John Walton, the Washington Capitals Radio Play-by-Play Voice, he is waiting until the summer to make a decision after he talks with his family.
Charlie Lindgren News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Capitals Announce Charlie Lindgren Injury Update Before Penguins Game
Although it's getting tougher to stay alive in the postseason race each passing day, the Washington Capitals are still fighting for a postseason berth with three games left in the regular season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 10
Sidney Crosby reflects on possible retirement of Alexander Ovechkin
For two decades, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and fellow superstar Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals have been part of arguably
Dylan Strome News / The Hockey Writers / April 10
Dylan Strome Happy to See Former Coyotes Teammates Thriving in Utah
From 2015 to 2018, Dylan Strome was one of the most hyped prospects in the Arizona Coyotes organization. Drafted third overall in 2015, the forward was
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 9
4 Takeaways from Capitals’ 4-0 Win over Rangers
Logan Thompson secured his third shutout of the season, leading the Washington Capitals to a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. Before
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 9
Capitals ready to trade assets from John Carlson trade for upgrade
It has been a few weeks since the Washington Capitals traded John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a conditional first-round pick as well as a third-round selection.
Logan Thompson News / Field Level Media / April 8
Logan Thompson, Capitals blank Leafs, maintain playoff hopes
Logan Thompson made 21 saves and the visiting Washington Capitals kept their slim Stanley Cup playoff hopes alive with a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 8
Ilya Protas to Make NHL Debut With Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled Ilya Protas from the Hershey Bears. Protas, 19, was drafted by the team in 2024 and has been a high-interest prospect in Hershey.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 8
Alexander Ovechkin reveals when he will make decision on Capitals, NHL future
The NHL's all-time leader in career goals scored leads the 2025-26 Capitals with 31 goals and 61 total points accumulated for the season.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8
Capitals Recall Mitch Gibson
The Capitals recalled goaltender Mitch Gibson from AHL Hershey on Tuesday, the team announced. He is expected to dress as Logan Thompson‘s backup tonight against the Maple Leafs after Charlie Lindgren missed yesterday’s practice due to an undisclosed injury, head coach Spencer Carbery said (via Tom Gulitti of NHL.com).
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