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Sunday’s morning skate was more than encouraging for the Washington Capitals.

Capitals assign a top prospect to AHL

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Did Canadiens swing series on Capitals?

Watch: Tom Wilson, Josh Anderson fight on Capitals bench

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL yearly saves leaders since 1994-95' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Dose.ca / April 26

Aliaksei Protas: another big man could complicate the CH’s life tomorrow

Since yesterday, there’s been a lot of talk about the state of health of the CH players. Patrik Laine’s wrist is clearly bothered, and seeing Samuel Montembeault leave with an injury yesterday is cause for concern.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25

What to watch in Friday's Stanley Cup playoff action

All six teams have something to prove in Friday's Stanley Cup playoff action

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs turn seven days old on Friday, and with each passing game, the stakes only get higher.

Capitals' Logan Thompson continues to foil Canadiens

Knee-jerk reactions to first week of NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs

Disaster season: What can Rangers, Predators learn from previous Hindenburgs?

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24

Injury Notes: Cirelli, Pacioretty, Siegenthaler, Thomas, Protas

Lightning center Anthony Cirelli is a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Florida tonight after departing Game 1 early with an undisclosed injury, tweets Colby Guy of the Palm Beach Post.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 21

Caps F Aliaksei Protas likely out for playoff opener vs. Habs

Washington forward Aliaksei Protas is unlikely to play Monday night when the Capitals open their Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Montreal Canadiens.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Capitals Injury Notes: Fehervary, Protas, Chychrun

Martin Fehervary and Aliaksei Protas did not practice for the Capitals today, per NHL.com reporter Tom Gulitti. He adds that defender Jakob Chychrun did practice despite a puck deflecting into his face at practice yesterday.

Washington Capitals News / ESPN / April 13

Caps hoping to have Thompson, Protas in Round 1

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs approaching, Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has resumed skating, and forward Aliaksei Protas is on track to get back on the ice this week, coach Spencer Carbery said on Sunday, before his team's home finale.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Standout forward out week-to-week in tough blow for Capitals

While Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are still on cloud nine, not all news was good news Sunday for the team.

Wayne Gretzky followed through on his promise to Alex Ovechkin

Watch: Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky for most NHL goals

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'All-time points leaders by NHL franchise' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals will be without Aliaksei Protas on a week-to-week basis after the forward suffered a lower-body injury, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed Sunday per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / April 6

Capitals Forward Week-to-Week After Injury

The Washington Capitals expect to celebrate a momentous occasion in the coming days. Captain Alex Ovechkin needs just one more goal to set a new NHL record for most goals scored in a career.

Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Washington Teammates React to Capitals Forward's Major Milestone on Sunday

At least for one Washington Capitals forward, the days of dreaming about making NHL history being limited to playing video games are over and have turned into a reality.

Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / March 30

Capitals Fall To Sabres, 8-5, Alex Ovechkin Scores 890th Career Goal, Jakob Chychrun Scores Twice, Aliaksei Protas Scores 30th Goal Of The Season

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals fell to the Buffalo Sabres, 8-5, Sunday afternoon at Capital One Arena in the District. The loss drops the Capitals’ record to 47-17-9 (103 points) on the season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 21

Capitals become first team to clinch spot in 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Washington Capitals have punched their ticket to the dance. With a 3-2 win over the Metropolitan Division rival Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, the Capitals picked up another two points to improve to 46-15-8 and 100 points on the season.

Washington Capitals News / Blade of Steel / March 20

Washington Capitals Star Shares How Shocked He Was By The Contract Offered To Him

Aliaksei Protas has emerged as a genuine star in the NHL, and it appears Washington knew it, as he reveals the shock he had by how much the team offered him.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas sets single-season points record by Belarusian-born NHLer

With two assists Tuesday night against the Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals’ forward Aliaksei Protas brought his point total to 61, and he now holds the single-season record for most points by a player born in Belarus.

Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / March 18

Capitals Winger Even Strength Play Fueling Breakout Season

The major headline of the Washington Capitals campaign is Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring record. Closing in on history, it’s understandable that Ovi’s season takes center stage.

Washington Capitals News / Dose.ca / March 12

Top-5 : Instead of scoring, Ovi passed to Protas for his hat-trick

There was a lot, a lot of action in the NHL on Tuesday night. Eleven games were presented in all corners of the league! The Canadian won against the Canucks, but let’s see what happened elsewhere: How did the game between the Capitals and the Ducks go?

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 12