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Super 16: Capitals retain hold on No. 1, Blue Jackets enter rankings close to 4 Nations
The 4 Nations Face-Off is now less than two weeks away. It begins Feb. 12 at Bell Centre in Montreal. Most NHL teams have six, seven or eight games remaining before the League breaks for the first best-on-best hockey tournament since the World Cup of Hockey 2016.
Washington Capitals sign goalie Logan Thompson to a 6-year, $35.1 million contract
NHL rumors: Capitals want to re-sign Logan Thompson, but there's a catch
Capitals goalie Logan Thompson gets six-year extension. Track the latest NHL deals.
Canucks hold Ovechkin in check, beat Washington 2-1 to end Capitals’ winning streak at 6
Quinn Hughes scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat NHL-leading Washington 2-1 on Saturday night, keeping Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 20 goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s league record.
NHL Power Rankings: Oilers Closing In On Capitals
The Edmonton Oilers are climbing up the NHL standings, and it seems the Washington Capitals may have a new challenger for the top organization in the league. Let's take a look at just how far the Oilers moved up in the latest power rankings.
Ovechkin moves within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, Capitals beat Kraken 3-0
Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
East-leading Capitals set to face contending Senators
The resurgent Ottawa Senators go for a third straight win when they host the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.
NHL Bringing an Animated Game to Saturday Morning TV
The ‘NHL Hockeyverse Matchup of the Week’ will leverage computer puck and player tracking to re-create a recent contest with avatars competing outdoors.
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Capitals ‘real proud of where we’re at’ atop NHL standings
The win Saturday was another example of how far the Capitals have come. Although Alex Ovechkin was held without a goal -- leaving him with 874 and 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 -- Washington demonstrated its improved depth and controlled play almost from start to finish.
1 player Capitals must acquire before 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
The Capitals should be buyers at the NHL trade deadline and should make a serious offer for Elias Pettersson from the Canucks.
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How Dylan Strome became the Capitals' secret ingredient
And how. Strome is aging like a fine wine with the Capitals, setting new benchmarks year over year that have served in propelling Washington atop the NHL standings midway through this season.
Capitals are clicking again — and sitting atop NHL in total points
A third-period goal from Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust snaps goalie Logan Thompson’s scoreless streak at just shy of 120 minutes.
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Former NHLer and Member of the Toronto Maple Leafs Family Tragically Passes Away
Shawn Simpson, a former scout with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and a top NHL goalie prospect in his draft, has sadly passed away at the age of 55.