Category: Washington Capitals

Dud: Leafs beat Caps 5-1
The Washington Capitals got pretty well throttled by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday evening. Although Nicklas Backstrom kicked us off with a power-play goal in the first, the Leafs piled on four goals in […]
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Nicklas Backstrom scores first goal since returning from major offseason hip surgery
The Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs were deadlocked at 0-0 late in the first period on Sunday. Then the Leafs’ Alex Kerfoot tripped TJ Oshie and gave the Capitals the first power play opportunity […]
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NHL Buzz: Brodie expected to return for Maple Leafs
Welcome to the NHL Buzz. has you covered with all the latest news. Brodie, who has eight points (two goals, six assists) in 28 games, missed 12 games earlier this season because of an oblique injury. Forward Nic Dowd, who has missed five games with a lower-body injury, is also out until at least...
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NHL Buzz: Brodie expected to return for Maple Leafs on Sunday
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Maple Leafs to start Ilya Samsonov for third time this season against Capitals
The Washington Capitals are making the trip up to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs in the first of their last two games before the All-Star break. Waiting for them in Toronto will be […]
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Caps secure two points with sweet shootout success: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals took on the Pittsburgh Penguins in a key Metropolitan Division battle on Thursday night. The Caps couldn’t prevent the Pens from grabbing a loser point but did take them down in a […]
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Kuemper makes 35 saves, Capitals defeat Penguins in shootout
WASHINGTON -- Darcy Kuemper made 35 saves, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout at Capital One Arena on Thursday.
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Finding a way to finally get it done: Caps beat Penguins 3-2 (SO)
The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins did rivalry night battle for just the second time this season on Thursday night. A pretty important two points were on the line as the Eastern Conference playoff picture […]
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Preview and GDT: Winnipeg Jets vs. Buffalo Sabres
Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Time: 7:00 PM CST Channel: TSN3 Radio: CJOB The Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres are playing against each other for the second time in a month. The Sabres can make the case that they are the most improved team in the NHL this season with the...
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Capitals and Penguins to do battle in game with serious playoff implications for both teams
Every game between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins tends to have some sort of underlying drama that makes tuning in for the rivalry matchup more interesting. Over the past 15 years, when the two […]
Read moreCapitals, Hurricanes unveil Stadium Series uniforms
Washington and Carolina meet next month at NC State's football stadium. They'll play in some bold sweaters.
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NHL Unveils Stadium Series Jerseys for Capitals, Hurricanes
The NHL officially unveiled the jerseys that the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes will wear during the 2023 Stadium Series on Feb. 18.
Read moreCapitals, Hurricanes unveil Stadium Series uniforms
#Greg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer. NHL Stadium Series jerseys have never lacked audacity and boldness, and the 2023 sweaters for the and are no exceptions. The Capitals are appearing in their fourth NHL outdoor game and second Stadium Series game. The NHL began the Stadium Series in 20...
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