Alex Ovechkin hits the 50-goal mark again, but the Capitals falter in OT

Ovechkin made a little more NHL history during Wednesday's overtime loss in Vegas.

By Samantha PellApril 21, 2022

Capitals’ Anthony Mantha and Lars Eller have found late-season chemistry

Clicking together on the third line, the once-struggling forwards seem to have found something.

By Samantha PellApril 20, 2022

Why the Capitals value Marcus Johansson’s ‘good, steady 200-foot game’

Johansson scored the game-winner Monday night in Washington's 3-2 victory at Colorado.

By Samantha PellApril 19, 2022

With playoffs nearing, suddenly hot Capitals beat NHL-best Avalanche

With Monday's victory in Denver, Washington has won six of its past seven games.

By Samantha PellApril 19, 2022

Dmitry Orlov’s strong return is good sign for Caps as playoffs near

Dmitry Orlov had one goal and three assists Saturday night in Washington's 8-4 win in Montreal.

By Samantha PellApril 17, 2022

Anthony Mantha jump-starts Caps’ rout at Montreal

Playing close to home, Mantha scored twice within 34 seconds and had his best game of the season.

By Samantha PellApril 16, 2022

Time is running short for Ilya Samsonov to take Caps’ top spot in net

The ups and downs continued for Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov, who was pulled Thursday in Toronto after allowing four goals on 19 shots.

By Samantha PellApril 15, 2022

High-powered Maple Leafs capitalize on the Capitals’ miscues in a rout

Washington had defensive woes that led to goaltending problems and ultimately snapped its four-game winning streak with a 7-3 loss in Toronto.

By Samantha PellApril 14, 2022

Capitals obliterate the Flyers for their fourth straight victory

Washington kept its late-season surge going with a 9-2 victory over the Flyers.

By Kyle MelnickApril 12, 2022

Capitals complete a perfect weekend by taking down the surging Bruins

Washington notched its second win in as many days and its third in a row by dumping the Bruins.

By Kyle MelnickApril 10, 2022

Capitals rally past Penguins, continue to flourish on the road

In a game packed with playoff-caliber urgency, the Capitals overcome an early deficit and pull away with three third-period goals.

By Roman StubbsApril 9, 2022

Caps’ Conor Sheary misses practice with non-covid illness as lineup questions linger

The Capitals face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday afternoon.

By Roman StubbsApril 8, 2022

Capitals upend defending champion Lightning to snap two-game skid

John Carlson, the Capitals’ top defenseman scored a pair of goals in his team's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

By Samantha PellApril 6, 2022

The Capitals have an open goaltending competition (again)

The Capitals face Tampa Bay, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, on Wednesday.

By Samantha PellApril 5, 2022

Capitals tinker with forward lines in hopes of sparking offense

Washington’s next chance to get back on track is Wednesday against Tampa Bay, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions.

By Samantha PellApril 4, 2022

Capitals start with a whimper, and it gets worse in 5-1 loss to Wild

Washington allows two goals in the opening two minutes and is outplayed in all facets against red-hot Minnesota.

By Samantha PellApril 3, 2022

Caps’ Lars Eller has struggled, just as Connor McMichael has surged

Eller has scored two goals in his last 19 games.

By Samantha PellApril 2, 2022

Alex Ovechkin misses practice as the Caps prep for a difficult April

Washington's next game is Sunday against the Wild.

By Samantha PellMarch 31, 2022

Storm surge carries the Capitals away in an ugly loss to the Hurricanes

Washington couldn't keep up in the second period as Carolina notched its first victory against the Capitals this season.

By Samantha PellMarch 28, 2022

Marcus Johansson is back with the Capitals. To him, it feels like home.

Marcus Johansson says he feels a "special bond" with his Washington teammates.

By Samantha PellMarch 27, 2022