Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal-scoring record on Sunday, and a moment with teammate Nicklas Backstrom brought out nostalgic feelings. In the ...

Brooks Orpik, T.J. Oshie, Braden Holtby and Devante Smith-Pelly also joined Backstrom on the ice. They performed the ceremonial puck drop between Ovechkin and Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno.

The Canadiens won 3-2 in overtime in Game 1, the Capitals replying with a 6-5 overtime victory in Game 2. The series shifted ...

The Washington Capitals celebrated key players from their successful 'Fifth Era,' which began in 2014, with a tribute at ...

For the second time in NHL history, the Montreal Canadiens play the Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs. Habs fans will be hoping it goes similar to how it went in 2010.

The Washington Capitals announced several events across the D.C. region in honor of Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin becoming ...

helping the Capitals make the playoffs in his third season and first of three as NHL MVP. Ovechkin was surrounded by young talent in his early years in Washington. Center Nicklas Backstrom ...

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored goal No. 895 against the Islanders on Sunday, passing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL's ...