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sports1 hour ago•3 min saved

Caufield’s Early Two-Goal Burst Lifts Canadiens to 6-2 Win Over Capitals, Ovechkin Milestone Night

Cole Caufield scored twice in the opening minutes and the Montreal Canadiens held on to beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 as Alex Ovechkin added two goals and hit a career milestone. Jakub Dobes was the difference in net for Montreal, while Washington’s offense couldn’t convert despite chances and Nick Suzuki iced it with an empty-netter. The loss comes as the Capitals face the trade deadline with a looming roster shake-up and special teams struggles.

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#alex-ovechkin #cole-caufield #montreal-canadiens

sports10 hours ago•3 min saved

Dubois leads Caps past Knights as power play stalls

Washington Capitals edged the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 to extend their win streak and stay in the Eastern playoff hunt, highlighted by Pierre-Luc Dubois' two goals and an assist after his return from injury. The Caps’ power play continued to struggle (0-for-5, near the bottom of the league) and their Ovechkin-Strome line posted poor five-on-five metrics, prompting calls for a winger upgrade, while Rasmus Sandin had two assists as Washington improved to 7-2-1 in their last 10 games since Jan. 23.

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#nhl #pierre-luc-dubois #power-play

sports2 days ago•1 min saved

Capitals sit Wilson, Carlson out; Leonard added for clash with Flyers

Capitals winger Tom Wilson is sidelined by an illness for tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, after returning from Olympic duty with Team Canada in Italy. Ryan Leonard will slide into Wilson’s spot on the second line with Connor McMichael and Pierre-Luc Dubois, while Hendrix Lapierre moves to the fourth line. Washington also will be without defenseman John Carlson due to a lower-body injury. Wilson leads the team with 49 points in 50 games this season.

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#illness #lineup-changes #philadelphia-flyers

sports3 days ago•3 min saved

Capitals sprint past Flyers to reopen post-Olympics with a 3-1 win

In their first game after the Olympic break, the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1. Hendrix Lapierre set up Rasmus Sandin for the opener, Noah Cates tied it early in the third, Declan Chisholm assisted Trevor van Riemsdyk on the go-ahead goal, and Aliaksei Protas added a short-handed empty-netter to seal the victory.

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#game-recap #hockey #nhl

sports-hockey23 days ago•4 min saved

Chychrun’s Two-Goal Night Powers Capitals Past Predators

Jakob Chychrun scored twice as the Capitals beat the Predators 4-2, with Pierre-Luc Dubois returning to contribute his first goal of the season. John Carlson left early with an injury, and Washington withstood a late Nashville push to cap off the win before the Olympic break.

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#jakob-chychrun #nashville-predators #nhl

sports23 days ago•4 min saved

Dubois Back in Capitals Lineup Ahead of Olympic Break

Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to the lineup for the first time since Halloween after abdominal and abductor surgery, playing Thursday before the Olympic break to shake off rust and be ready for post-break action; he centers Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas and will need an adjustment period as Washington pushes for a playoff spot.

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#injury-return #nhl #olympic-break

sports24 days ago•3 min saved

Capitals push for Panarin heats up as Olympic roster freeze nears

With the Olympic roster freeze looming, the Washington Capitals are pursuing Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers, who remain the top asset on the trade market. Panarin and his agent reportedly want a $50 million extension, with Florida as his preferred destination if possible, but Washington has emerged as a serious contender due to cap flexibility. The Capitals would need to clear space (about $5.8M available, roughly $34.8M next summer) and the Rangers could require salary retention to facilitate a deal. No moves can be made once the freeze starts Wednesday at 3 p.m. until February 22.

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#artemi-panarin #new-york-rangers #nhl-trade-rumors

sports24 days ago•2 min saved

Trotz steps down as Predators GM, stays to guide leadership transition

Barry Trotz announced he is stepping down as the Nashville Predators’ general manager, remaining in the post through the end of his contract and to help select a successor. A former Predators coach and Capitals Stanley Cup winner, Trotz will assist in the leadership transition while the team, four points out of a playoff spot as of Monday, works to find new hockey-operations leadership.

via The New York Times|

#barry-trotz #general-manager #nashville-predators

sports28 days ago•3 min saved

Svechnikov, Andersen Lead Canes in Washington Showdown

Carolina Hurricanes starter Frederik Andersen will be in net against the Washington Capitals as Andrei Svechnikov hits a career-best January (10 goals, 19 points). The projected lineup features Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis on the top line, Hall-Stankoven-Blake on the second, and Ehlers-Staal-Martinook on the third, with Slavin-Chatfield and Miller-Walker on the blue line and Gostisbehere-Nikishin complemented by Jankowski-Kotkaniemi and scratches including Mike Reilly. Injuries sidelining Kochetkov (hip, year), Legault (hand, 3-4 months), and Robinson (upper body), with Jordan Staal handling key faceoffs on the first PP unit guidance.

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#andrei-svechnikov #carolina-hurricanes #frederik-andersen

sports29 days ago•4 min saved

Capitals pursue Panarin only with extension, aiming for a $50M deal

Elliotte Friedman reports Panarin is a hot trade target, but the Capitals want an extension in place before any deal, with a target around $50 million total spread over 3–6 years. Washington is viewed as a legitimate contender, along with San Jose, Carolina, and Detroit, while others are considered unlikely. Rangers could require salary retention. Expect trade activity ahead of the February 4 Olympic roster freeze and March 6 deadline.

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#artemi-panarin #contract-extension #nhl-trade

sports29 days ago•4 min saved

Lucky Bounce Off Photo Hole Ties Wings Game

With under a minute left, DeBrincat's wrist shot ricocheted off a photo-hole in front of Detroit News photographer Dave Guralnick and into the net to tie the game at 3-3; Capitals coach Spencer Carbery called the goal obscure, and the Wings lost 4-3 in a shootout. The night also featured Patrick Kane's milestone point for Detroit, and the NHL noted strict photo-hole guidelines for photographers.

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#detroit-red-wings #hockey #nhl

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

McDavid’s OT winner seals 6-5 Oilers win over Capitals

Edmonton topped Washington 6-5 in overtime after Connor McDavid piled up five points (two goals, three assists) and scored the OT winner; Evan Bouchard completed a hat trick as the Oilers erased a late Capitals lead, with Washington briefly leading 3-2 and 5-4 before overtime drama.

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#connor-mcdavid #edmonton-oilers #nhl

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Hendrix Lapierre snaps 90-game goal drought with Calgary Flames tally

Hendrix Lapierre ended a 90-game goalless streak by scoring against the Calgary Flames, chopping the league’s longest active drought; his goal sparked a big celebration from teammates, and he now has two goals in two games against Calgary.

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#calgary-flames #goal-drought #hendrix-lapierre

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Capitals skid worsens as Canucks snap 11-game drought with 4-3 win

The Washington Capitals fell 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, their fourth straight loss as they fight to stay in the 2026 playoff race. Washington led 2-0 on two power-play goals but the Canucks, who had been on an 11-game losing streak, dominated five-on-five play and earned the win. Vancouver’s victory comes as the Capitals remain 12th in the Eastern Conference with 54 points and a .529 points percentage, just six points ahead of the Rangers, underscoring the urgent need for a quick turnaround.

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#losing-streak #nhl #sports

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Predators Ride Josi, Smith to 3-2 Win Over Capitals in Nashville

Roman Josi’s power-play goal in the third period helped the Nashville Predators hold off the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Nashville, with Cole Smith opening the scoring and Ovechkin putting Washington on the board for his 20th of the season before Ethen Frank’s late Caps tally; Washington pressed in the second but couldn’t finish, while Nashville benefited from penalties and momentum to seal the win.

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#alex-ovechkin #nashville-predators #nhl