WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th goal to move within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894, ...

The Washington Capitals secured a playoff spot in a high-stakes matchup against the Winnipeg Jets on March 25. The game saw ...

The two first-place clubs with the best records in the NHL drew a sold-out crowd at the Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night.

A new star will join the Washington ... the Capitals announced. The top-seeded Eagles’ early exit from the ongoing NCAA Tournament — Boston College lost to Denver on Sunday night — allowed ...

The Washington Capitals signed their top prospect, forward Ryan Leonard, to a three-year entry-level contract. The Amherst, Massachusetts, native is expected join the Capitals immediately and ...

According to several sources, including Tarik El-Bashir and David Pagnotta, Ryan Leonard will sign with the Washington Capitals on Monday ... to Leonard on Sunday night, and Carbery offered ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals became the first NHL team ... goal to help beat Philadelphia 3-2 on Thursday night. “It’s hard. Every game, it’s hard, especially ...

After being the last team to lock up a playoff spot last season, the Washington Capitals have a chance to be the first team to do so this year. Washington could also clinch if the team picks up ...