In Washington, DC, Alex Ovechkin scored his 49th goal of the season  to break a 1-1 tie in the third period and send the capitals to a 4-1 win over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes. “I had lots of chances to … Continue reading →

The Washington Capitals hold the slimmest of leads over the New York Islanders for the Metro Division lead. On Sunday afternoon, the Caps held serve with a 3-1 win over the slumping Philadelphia Flyers. Braden Holtby made 35 saves to … Continue reading →

PHILADELPHIA – The Washington Capitals showed the Flyers they have long way to go to compete for a playoff position. On Thursday night, the Caps defeated the Flyers handily, 5-2. Brett Connolly led the offense for Washington with two strikes. … Continue reading →

The Washington Capitals are making a late season charge as they won their seventh straight game Sunday night, 3-1, over the visiting Winnipeg Jets. Pheonix Copley made 33 saves in the win. “I think the last couple starts I had … Continue reading →

In Washington, DC, the Capitals’ Braden Holtby made 25 saves in a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. “A little bit of a slow start for us,” Washington coach Todd Reirden said. “We end up scoring … Continue reading →