WTOP Nov 24, 2022
Ovechkin’s 790th goal lifts Capitals over Flyers in OT
Sonny Milano tied it with less than three minutes left in regulation, Alex Ovechkin scored the overtime winner for his 790th career goal, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Wednesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak.
WTOP Nov 23, 2022
Capitals’ T.J. Oshie back in lineup, hopes to play ‘rest of the year’
The Capitals took a significant step toward restoring their active roster to full strength Wednesday, activating winger T.J. Oshie off Injured Reserve after he missed 11 games with a lower-body injury.
WTOP Nov 21, 2022
‘We’re chasing games:’ Capitals digging early holes with first-period struggles
The Capitals are tired of playing catch-up. Amid a slow start to the 2022-23 campaign, they’ve developed a habit of falling behind early in games.
WTOP Nov 20, 2022
‘He’s just gotta play’: Capitals loan Connor McMichael to Hershey
The Capitals loaned 21-year-old forward Connor McMichael to their AHL affiliate Hershey Bears on Saturday after he appeared in just six games to begin the season.
WTOP Nov 18, 2022
Pavel Buchnevich scores in shootout, Blues beat Capitals 5-4
Pavel Buchnevich scored in the sixth round of a shootout, Thomas Greiss made 47 saves and the St. Louis Blues survived blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 on Thursday night.
WTOP Nov 17, 2022
Capitals nearly pull off comeback, fall to Blues in shootout
The Capitals were five minutes away from picking up their third straight regulation loss when they rallied to score two goals and force overtime against the St. Louis Blues before losing in a six-round shootout.
WTOP Nov 17, 2022
For Capitals’ Charlie Lindgren, start vs. Blues means ‘a little bit more’
Charlie Lindgren is the starter between the pipes for the Capitals on Thursday night, the team announced. Washington is set to face Lindgren’s former team, the St. Louis Blues.
WTOP Nov 14, 2022
One month in, Capitals’ new goalies have made a strong impression
The Capitals entered this season with high expectations for their goaltending after signing both Darcy Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren to multi-year deals in free agency. One month into the campaign, both have stood out as impact players between the pipes.
WTOP Nov 13, 2022
Sergachev has 2 goals, 2 assists, Lightning beat Caps 6-3
Mikhail Sergachev had two goals and two assists during a four-goal first period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Sunday night.
WTOP Nov 13, 2022
Capitals knocked down early and never recover in 6-3 loss to Lightning
Here are three takeaways from the Capitals’ 6-3 loss to the Lightning in Tampa Bay.
WTOP Nov 12, 2022
Capitals’ Nicolas Aube-Kubel suspended 3 games for illegal check vs. Lightning
The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Capitals winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel three games Saturday for his illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Cal Foote during the second period of Washington’s 5-1 win Friday
WTOP Nov 12, 2022
Kuemper makes 28 saves as Capitals beat Lightning 5-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington’s Darcy Kuemper got the best of the Tampa Bay Lightning again, making 28 saves to lead…
WTOP Nov 11, 2022
Sonny Milano’s three-point night catalyzes Capitals’ dominant win over Tampa
Despite missing key veterans due to injuries and head coach Peter Laviolette due to COVID protocols on Friday night, the Washington Capitals played arguably their most complete hockey game this season.
WTOP Nov 11, 2022
Lightning and Capitals brawl, meet again Sunday in Tampa
Tensions boiled over Friday night between Washington and Tampa Bay, which face off again Sunday in what could be another feisty game for players with short memories.
WTOP Nov 11, 2022
Capitals staying afloat in East despite early injury losses
The Capitals activated one player off Injured Reserve on Friday and replaced him with another, inserting defenseman John Carlson back into the lineup but adding fellow blue liner Dmitry Orlov to the long list of players to hit the shelf for Washington this season.
