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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / ESPN / May 16
Hurricanes take aim at Capitals with social media troll after series victory 
The Hurricanes advanced to the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night, dispatching the Washington Capitals in five games.
Nicklas Backstrom News / Breakaway on SI / May 16
Capitals Legend Signs With Swedish Team
After more than a year away from the game, Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will finally return to hockey, but sadly not in the NHL. According to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, Backstrom plans to sign a one-year deal with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League, the team he played with before Washington.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16
Nicklas Backstrom to attempt resuming playing career in Sweden
Capitals franchise legend Nicklas Backstrom hasn’t played since October 2023 after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery and was expected to retire when his contract expires this summer. Not so fast.
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders since 1999-2000' quiz
How many of the NHL postseason scoring leaders since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / May 16
Capitals sign Ryan Chesley to entry-level contract
The Washington Capitals announced Friday the signing of defenseman Ryan Chesley to a three-year entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season. According to a team statement, the contract will carry an average annual value (AAV) of $923,333 at the NHL level, and $82,500 in the AHL.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 16
Washington Capitals most to blame after Round 2 loss to Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes will not apologize for playing “boring hockey” if they win the Stanley Cup this season. They completely swallowed one of the top offenses in the league in this second-round series, and it has the Washington Capitals wondering if their success this season was all just a mirage.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 17
Was Alex Ovechkin a detriment during Capitals' second-round series loss?
The Washington Capitals’ 2024-25 season came to an end Thursday night when the Carolina Hurricanes defeated them 3-1, giving the Hurricanes a 4-1 series victory and sending the Capitals home.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / May 16
Capitals' Surprising Season Ends in Familiar Disappointment
The Washington Capitals' 2024-25 season was a magical one in so many ways. They unexpectedly returned to the top of the Eastern Conference standings, numerous players had career years, and of course, Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16
Quits After Capitals Eliminated? Ovechkin Faces Uncertain Future
Alex Ovechkin’s 21st NHL season has ended with another bitter second-round playoff exit, once again fueling speculation about whether the Washington Capitals legend will return for the final year of his contract—or hang up his skates for good.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
2 Capitals Takeaways Following a Tough Round 2 Series Loss to the Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals’ season ended with a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 on Thursday night. Washington’s 50th season in franchise history skidded to a close following Andrei Svechnikov’s game-winning goal with 1:59 remaining in regulation.
Logan Thompson News / Athlon Sports / May 16
Logan Thompson Assigns Blame for Capitals' Elimination
The Washington Capitals were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night following a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5. For Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, the outcome was especially difficult to take.
Spencer Carbery News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 16
Capitals’ Spencer Carberry’s tough Hurricanes admission after series loss
For Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery, the sting of losing to the Carolina Hurricanes felt like a punch that would not fade anytime soon. After his team fell 3–1 in Game 5, sealing a 4–1 series victory for the Hurricanes, Carbery spoke with raw honesty.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / May 16
Capitals Coach's Blunt Take on Alex Ovechkin's Possible Retirement
The Washington Capitals were eliminated from the postseason Thursday night after a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 at Capital One Arena. The defeat ended a strong season that saw Washington top the Eastern Conference with 111 points, led by a strong combination of veterans and a new wave of young players.
Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / May 16
Alex Ovechkin Sends Strong Message on Future After Capitals Loss to Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals needed to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 in order to keep their season alive on May 15. However, Washington couldn't
Spencer Carbery News / WashingtonCaps.com / May 15
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Watch: Incredible Andrei Svechnikov goal propels Hurricanes to second Eastern Conference Final in three seasons
The Carolina Hurricanes ousted the Washington Capitals.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Watch: Capitals goalie Logan Thompson makes save of the Stanley Cup playoffs
Logan Thompson delivered during the first period of Game 5.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 15
3 Capitals Questions Before Game 5 vs. Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals face a tall task in their Round 2 series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina has been relentlessly attacking Washington, which has caused significant problems for the Capitals in generating an offensive attack of their own.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / May 15
Capitals’ offense needs to wake up to avoid early elimination
The best team in the Eastern Conference during the regular season is on the brink of elimination, and could use a much-needed scoring punch to keep its season alive.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 14
Season on the line for Capitals down 3-1 in series to Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals head into Thursday's Game 5 matchup with the visiting Carolina Hurricanes knowing they must win the next three games to keep their second-round series going and advance to the NHL's Eastern Conference final.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 13
2 Takeaways From Capitals’ Game 4 Loss to the Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals are one loss from a postseason exit after a 5-2 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. Game 4 followed a familiar pattern at the Lenovo Center.
Tom Wilson News / Blade of Steel / May 13
Carolina Hurricanes Mock Tom Wilson in Viral Post after Destroying Capitals in Game 4
The Hurricanes won last night's game in landslide fashion against the Capitals, and after the game, Carolina mocked Tom Wilson with a viral social media post.
Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / May 13
Ilya Kovalchuk allegedly committed over 180 driving infractions in past year-and-a-half
According to reports, Kovalchuk has had almost 200 traffic infractions.
Logan Thompson News / Field Level Media / May 8
Logan Thompson, Capitals even series with Hurricanes
Logan Thompson made 27 saves and Tom Wilson had a goal and an assist in the Washington Capitals' 3-1 win over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Thursday.
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