Alex Ovechkin has hat trick, Capitals rout Canadiens 9-2Alex Ovechkin had a hat trick to lead the Washington Capitals to a 9-2 rout of the Montreal Canadiens.
Alex Ovechkin reaches 800 career goals with hat trickWashington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has become the third NHL player to score 800 career goals.
Ovechkin passes Howe with No. 787; Coyotes beat Capitals 3-2Alex Ovechkin scored his 787th career goal to break Gordie Howe’s record for scoring with one team, but the Arizona Coyotes scored three times in the third period to rally for a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals.
Pastrnak has a goal and 3 assists, Bruins beat Capitals 5-2David Pastrnak had a goal and three assists to help the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 in each team's season opener.
Capitals rout Penguins 6-1 in Crosby's returnGarnet Hathaway scored his third goal in two games, Alex Ovechkin added two assists and the Washington Capitals spoiled Sidney Crosby’s return, routing the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1.
Fucale posts shutout in NHL debut, Capitals blank Red WingsZach Fucale became the first goaltender in Capitals history to post a shutout in his NHL debut, stopping 21 shots as Washington beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0.
Hall of a trade: Deadline acquisitions are difference-makersTrade deadline acquisitions are already paying big dividends for teams that have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs.
NHL fines Rangers $250K for criticizing player safety callThe New York Rangers have been fined $250,000 by the NHL for criticizing head of player safety George Parros.
Ovechkin scores 2, Capitals beat Flyers 6-3Alex Ovechkin scored twice to move within one goal of Marcel Dionne for fifth place on the NHL’s career goals list as the Washington Capitals downed the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Mantha shines in debut, Ovechkin scores as Caps rout FlyersAnthony Mantha had a two points in his Washington debut, Alex Ovechkin scored the 728th goal of his NHL career and the Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1.
Lightning and Maple Leafs among NHL trade deadline winnersThe defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning went into the NHL trade deadline without much money to make a move.
Divisional arms races heat up at NHL trade deadlineAll divisional play through the first two rounds of the playoffs made a major impact at the NHL trade deadline.
No cap crunch for Capitals, who land Mantha at deadlineThe Washington Capitals have made a blockbuster deal to acquire Anthony Mantha from the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL's trade deadline.
