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VIDEO: Alexander Ovechkin’s son looks to be just as good as his father 
The Washington Capitals are one of 26 looking to win the Stanley Cup as the NHL returns to action. One man pivotal to their success is Alexander Ovechkin, who buried a team-high 48 goals in the regular season and placed the team atop the Metropolitan Division.
Everything You Need To Know And See From Day Three Of The Stanley Cup Qualifiers
Photo: Dave Sandford/Getty Images Day three of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers had all of it: a hat-trick, a big third-period comeback, a playoff shootout, players kneeling during the national anthems — you name it.
T.J. Oshie's turning point fight, Richard Panik stays hot and the Caps get physical
The Capitals opened round-robin play with a 3-2 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, putting them in third place of the round-robin
Postgame Analytics: Capitals Fall to Lightning 3-2 in the Shootout
Photo: @Capitals In Monday afternoon’s round robin matinee action, the Capitals fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in the shootout. This game had its ebbs and flows on the ice, with the Lightning surging early, and the Caps pushing late.
Capitals fall to Lightning in shootout in first game back
After over a four month hiatus, the Washington Capitals returned to action on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but fell 3-2 in a shootout.
Capitals Fall To Lightning 3-2 (SO) In First Round Robin Game For Seeding
Photo: Chase Agnello-Dean/NHL via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 (shootout) in their first postseason round robin game Monday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Capitals’ Richard Panik Scores First Career Playoff Goal During Round-Robin Opener Against Lightning
Photo: @Capitals No need to Panik! Washington Capitals forward Richard Panik got his team on the board and scored his first career playoff goal during the second period of Monday’s round-robin opener at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Caps earn point in round robin shootout loss after 2nd period rally
The Capitals rallied from a 2-0 deficit to force overtime against the Tampa Bay Lightning in their round robin opener on Wednesday, but eventually fell
Evgeny Kuznetsov's power-play goal ties Caps-Lightning at two
Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov finds the back of the net on the power play to tie the score at two in Washington's first game of the NHL restart against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Capitals’ T.J. Oshie Drops the Gloves With Lightning’s Yanni Gourde During Round-Robin Opener
Screencap: @faiello_mari It’s getting real now, folks. Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie dropped the gloves with Tampa Bay Lightning’s forward Yanni Gourde during the second period of Monday’s round-robin opener at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Capitals’ John Carlson to Miss Monday’s Round-Robin Opener Against Lighting
The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that defenseman John Carlson will not play in the round-robin opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
In The Loop: Ovi Jr. on fire, Capitals play tennis, John Wall looks ready
Alex Ovechkin's son Sergei shows off his stellar slapshot. The Capitals play tennis in the bubble. John Wall looks ready to play in a recent video.
Capitals won't discuss contract extension with Alex Ovechkin until after playoffs
Alex Ovechkin was always going to be eligible for a contract extension on July 13, but current circumstances have created an unprecedented situation. The Capitals will
Capitals’ John Carlson Will Be Game-Time Decision For Round-Robin Opener vs. Lightning
Photo: NHL.com Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden told the media before the team’s round-robin opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday (4 PM ET, NBCSN nationally, NBC Sports Washington locally) that defenseman John Carlson will be a game-time decision.
Brenden Dillon and MSE Foundation Donate 10,000 Face Masks Across MedStar Health, DC Central Kitchen and Martha’s Table
ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals defenseman Brenden Dillon and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation have teamed up to donate 10,000 3-ply Level 2 medical face masks to the following non-profit organizations: MedStar Health, DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) and Martha’s Table in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Capitals Depth Is Definite Advantage in These Playoffs
When the NHL season was put on pause, the Washington Capitals had racked up 90 points, good enough to cling to third place in the Eastern Conference. While they avoided the qualifying round of the rebooted postseason, the Caps aren’t widely considered to be among the league’s handful of elite teams.
Why playing in an empty arena won't be a problem for Braden Holtby
There are a lot of unknowns heading into the 2020 postseason, but one of the biggest unknowns has been how the goalies will play. A
“It’ll Hopefully Be A Long Run For Us”: Evgeny Kuznetsov and Jonas Siegenthaler Speak to the Media Before the Start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
With the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs less than 24 hours away, the Washington Capitals are getting used to life in the hub city bubble and gearing up for their first meaningful game action in over four months.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin's son Sergei has mastered his backhand shot
Like father, like son. Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is currently separated from his family while Washington finishes its season in the Toronto bubble. However, Ovi's absence
Washington at Tampa Bay Preview: Capitals Clash With Lightning In Round-Robin Tournament Opener On Monday
The Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning open their round-robin tournaments to determine 2020 Stanley Cup Playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference on Monday afternoon.
Capitals’ Heach Coach Todd Reirden is Noncommittal About John Carlson Playing in Monday’s Round-Robin Opener Against the Lightning
On Sunday, Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden spoke to the media on a Zoom call from Hotel X in Toronto. He gave an update on defenseman John Carlson and stated goaltender Braden Holtby will start in Monday’s round-robin game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with Vitek Vanecek as the backup.
Capitals’ T.J. Oshie: “I Can’t Wait To Get Out There And Play A Game For Real”
Photo: @Capitals On Sunday Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie spoke to the media from Hotel X in Toronto. He discussed final preparations for Monday’s round-robin opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning and playing with captain Alex Ovechkin.
Carlson's status, Holtby in net: Everything to know as Capitals return to action vs. Lightning
For the first time in nearly five months, the Capitals will play a meaningful hockey game as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at 4 p.m., NBC Sports Washington
Mature & Focused Ovechkin Sets Playoff Tone for Capitals
Way back in April, about five weeks after the National Hockey League shut down because of the COVID-19 outbreak, Alex Ovechkin appeared on an episode of the NBC’s Hockey at Home television show with Wayne Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin extension talks won't begin until playoffs end
Ovechkin has led the league in goals for three straight seasons, scoring at least 48 in each of them.
Caps without injured goalie Samsonov for restart
The Capitals will not have goaltender Ilya Samsonov for the NHL restart after the rookie suffered an undisclosed injury in his native Russia during the league hiatus, general manager Brian MacLellan told reporters Friday.
Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov injured, did not pass physical
An injury to Samsonov makes a tough decision for the team as to who will start in their round-robin.
Return to play presents opportunity for pending free agents
For an NHL player, the Stanley Cup playoffs represent a fleeting opportunity to cement your legacy. By hoisting that chalice even once in your career, you join a relatively small group of players that can be identified as champions.
Capitals' Lars Eller will leave NHL bubble for birth of child
What Eller's return to Canada will look like after his child is born remains to be seen.
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