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With postseason hopes fading, Capitals face uphill climb vs. Sabres

The Washington Capitals will look to bolster their flickering playoff aspirations on Thursday when they visit the Buffalo Sabres. The high-scoring Sabres, in turn, are roaring toward the postseason and will be looking for their ninth straight win.

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NHL Predictions: March 11 Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Brandon Duhaime News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 10

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Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / March 10

Fiyers, Capitals meet with both hoping to ignite playoff push

Their season has been a bumpy road to this point, but the Washington Capitals continue to prove their resilience. Fresh off a roller-coaster victory, the Capitals hope to ride the momentum into Wednesday's road game with the Philadelphia Flyers.

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David Kampf News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: David Kampf

David Kampf was recently acquired by the Washington Capitals at the 2026 Trade Deadline when the Vancouver Canucks traded him for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Alex Ovechkin Reveals Key Factor in Retirement Decision

The Washington Capitals are playing out the final stretch of the 2025-26 season with 17 games remaining in their schedule and still having some postseason hope, sitting five points outside of the wild-card seeds.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 10

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 9

Capitals blow 3-goal lead before pulling away from Flames

Connor McMichael's second goal of the game broke a third-period tie and the host Washington Capitals recovered after blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Calgary Flames 7-3 on Monday.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 6

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Graeme Clarke News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Capitals Trade Graeme Clarke To Senators

The Senators and Capitals apparently connected on a last-minute minor deal before the deadline. Washington dealt forward Graeme Clarke to Ottawa in exchange for center Wyatt Bongiovanni, per PuckPedia.

Ivan Miroshnichenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Capitals Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko

The Washington Capitals will have a bit more opportunity available on offense after trading Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights on the eve of the Trade Deadline.

David Kampf News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Washington Capitals To Acquire David Kampf

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward David Kampf from the Vancouver Canucks for a sixth-round pick, reports TSN’s Darren Dreger. After trading Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this week, a move that opened up a hole at fourth-line center for the team, the club has filled that hole with Kampf.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Washington Capitals Acquire Right-Shot Defenceman from Sharks

The Washington Capitals and the San Jose Sharks have made a trade deadline deal. Timothy Liljegren has been acquired by the Capitals. More details on the return are to come.