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Alex Ovechkin could add to his NHL record for most goaltenders scored on when the Capitals square off against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. Per the AP’s Stephen Whyno, Ovechkin will play his second career game against Blues netminder Joel Hofer after scoring four goals in his last two games...

Sonny Milano sheds no-contact jersey at Capitals practice nearly four months into rehabbing injury

Sonny Milano participated in his first skate with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday wearing a regular practice jersey for the first time in almost four months. The 28-year-old winger has not played since November 6 against the Nashville Predators and was placed on long-term injured reserve due to...

Logan Thompson will start on birthday against hometown Calgary Flames: ‘There is a little bit of juice to the hometown teams’

ARLINGTON, VA — After an action-packed weekend saw Washington score 15 goals over a back-to-back, the Capitals will look to continue their hot streak against the Calgary Flames Tuesday night. Calgary native Logan Thompson will get the nod in net against his hometown team for the second time in just...

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Spencer Carbery says Capitals don’t talk about Alex Ovechkin’s goals chase but ‘we’re not oblivious to it’

The Washington Capitals will be back in action on Saturday night in front of a national television audience against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Alex Ovechkin and his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record will again likely be a major topic throughout ESPN and ABC’s coverage of the rivalry game....

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Capitals hope to turn 4 Nations Face-Off snubs into an advantage: ‘Rest is a weapon’

ARLINGTON, VA — As players from the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland gathered for the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off, the Washington Capitals were one of just two teams without a representative at the tournament. Several members of the team, including Logan Thompson, Tom Wilson, and John Carlson...

Nicklas Backstrom, TJ Oshie, and Karl Alzner attend first Capitals practice back from 4 Nations Face-Off break

The Washington Capitals had three special guests at practice on Wednesday. Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie, both currently on long-term injured reserve, and former Capital Karl Alzner, now an analyst for Monumental Sports Network, attended the team’s skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex — the team’s fir...

Alex Ovechkin has opportunity to add new goaltender to goals list as Ivan Fedotov will start for Flyers

Alex Ovechkin will have a chance to add to his NHL record for most goaltenders scored on when the Capitals match up with the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Per NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman, Ovechkin will play his second career game against Philly’s Ivan Fedotov after failing to beat the young Rus...

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Logan Thompson to get second-straight start against Florida Panthers

ARLINGTON, VA — Logan Thompson will get the nod in net as the Washington Capitals face the reigning Stanley Cup Champions at home. Though Thompson did not participate in the Capitals’ optional morning skate, head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed that Thompson will play against the Florida Panthers Tu...

Ethen Frank now requires waivers to be returned to AHL after playing 10 NHL games with Capitals: ‘He’s put us in a tough spot’

ARLINGTON, VA — After earning the first NHL call-up of his career at age 26, Ethen Frank has made the most of the opportunity to prove himself with the Washington Capitals. Frank slotted into the Caps’ third line just hours after the recall and has dressed in every game since, recording three goals...

Charlie Lindgren will make his first start since returning from injury against Kraken

The Washington Capitals have gone to Logan Thompson as their starting netminder for the last five games. Thompson has responded by winning all five starts and allowing just four goals. Now Charlie Lindgren will man the crease again on Thursday night after serving as Thompson’s backup for the last tw...

Charlie Lindgren activated from injured reserve and set to back up against Penguins after missing three games

ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals will have their regular goalie tandem back in the lineup Saturday night with Charlie Lindgren ready to return from injury. Per the NHL media site, the Capitals have activated Lindgren off of injured reserve after he missed three games with an upper-body injury...

Charlie Lindgren set to back up against Penguins after missing three games

ARLINGTON, VA — The Washington Capitals will have their regular goalie tandem back in the lineup Saturday night with Charlie Lindgren ready to return from injury. Per the NHL media site, the Capitals have activated Lindgren off of injured reserve after he missed three games with an upper-body injury...

Jakob Chychrun does not participate in Capitals morning skate but will play against Penguins

The Washington Capitals held their optional morning skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex ahead of Saturday night’s rivalry matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The well-attended brief practice was missing one notable figure, defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The 26-year-old blueliner played 20:25 in Washingt...

Charlie Lindgren returns to Capitals practice and will travel to Ottawa, John Carlson and Martin Fehervary out for maintenance