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Travis Boyd, league-leading Capitals outlast Canadiens while Alex Ovechkin serves suspension
The win was Washington’s fourth in a row, and it padded the Capitals’ lead atop the NHL standings to three points over the Boston Bruins. Ovechkin, who has 34 goals and 50 points in 49 games, sat out due to his decision to skip the All-Star Game on Saturday in St. Louis. He is eligible […]
Continue readingAnother Alex Ovechkin hat trick caps another Capitals rally as league’s top team tops Islanders
The Washington Capitals lead the NHL in wins, points and goals as they storm into their bye week. If there was a category for dramatic, come-from-behind, weekend, matinee victories in the NHL, the Capitals would probably lead that as well. Alex Ovechkin scored three goals, continuing a recent run that is lofty for even his […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus hidden All-Stars for every team
The NHL All-Star Game is scheduled for Jan. 25 in St. Louis, where some of the league’s best and brightest (and available, if their schedules permit) players will be showcased. Being named an All-Star takes great numbers and some level of renown. It’s easy for worthy players to be overlooked. So for the Power Rankings […]
Continue readingD.C. Dilemma: First-place Capitals not themselves in loss to Devils
Washington allowed New Jersey to race out to a 3-0 lead in losing back-to-back games in regulation for the second time this season. The Capitals have dropped four of seven and — combined with Boston’s 3-2 overtime win over the New York Islanders — now find themselves tied with the Bruins atop the league standings […]
Continue readingThe Buzzer: Capitals near curse’s end, Connor breaks out against Predators
Saturday’s results” Saturday’s resultsWashington Capitals 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 3 (Capitals lead series 3-2): Pittsburgh held leads early in the first and at the start of the third period but blew them both as the Capitals put themselves within striking distance of the Eastern Conference Final. Jakub Vrana led the way for the Capitals, scoring the […]
Continue readingStanley Cup Playoff Roundup: Capitals Edge Penguins; Jets Roll Past Predators
Washington and Winnipeg have put the Penguins and the Predators on the verge of elimination.MoreJakub Vrana didn’t start Game 5 on the top line, but after Devante Smith-Pelly took two tripping penalties in the second period, coach Barry Trotz put Vrana with Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov. It paid off.” Jakub Vrana didn’t start Game […]
Continue readingVrana makes most of promotion to Ovechkin’s line
Washington goalie Braden Holtby made 35 saves as the Capitals took a 3-2 second round series lead over the Penguins for the first time ever (AFP Photo/Patrick Smith)MoreJakub Vrana scored the game winner late in the third period as the Washington Capitals put the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins on the brink of elimination […]
Continue readingDaily Dose: Capital Gains
Daniel E. Dobish takes a look at Saturday’s NHL playoff action and says these Washington Capitals might be different than years pastMoreWashington Capitals are playing their kryptonite in the postseason, and a matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins usually means exit interviews and locker cleanouts are right around the corner. But these Caps are a little […]
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