Ovechkin’s chase, dynamic goalies: What late-arriving Capitals fans need to know
The Washington Commanders’ improbable, unexpected run for the Super Bowl is over, but another local franchise has been busy putting together a magical season of its own.
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Capitals visit Flames as both teams brush aside snapped streaks
As disappointing as it was to lose in regulation time for the first time since the calendar flipped to 2025, the Washington Capitals are not fretting as they continue their road trip Tuesday against the Calgary Flames.
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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.
Capitals lock up goaltender Logan Thompson with a six-year extension
Really happy to be here for many more years to come,” Logan Thompson said. “I’ve loved my time here and just thankful for the opportunity that the Capitals gave me.”
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GAMEDAY: Ottawa Senators face Jakob Chychrun and Washington Capitals
One thing to watch: It’s been an awakening for The Great 8, 39-year-old Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin, who has 22 goals in 34 games (he scored 31 all of last season). With 875 career goals, he’s now just 19 behind the NHL all-time record set by Wayne Gretzky.
Is Alex Ovechkin's Pursuit Of Wayne Gretzky A Distraction In The Capitals' Locker Room? No, It's Far From It: 'Never About The Individual Goal'
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is 20 goals away from making history, as he's on pace to finish with 895 goals, breaking Wayne Gretzky's record for the most all-time.
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Thompson signs 6-year, $35.1 million contract with Capitals
Logan Thompson signed a six-year, $35.1 million contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday. It has an average annual value of $5.85 million.
Oilers score goal after nachos thrown onto ice distracts Capitals goalie in comical NHL controversy
A battle between two of the NHL’s best teams Tuesday night took a bizarre turn when the Edmonton Oilers benefitted from a fan throwing their cheesy nachos onto the ice, scoring a goal on distracted Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson,
Capitals' Logan Thompson incensed after nachos thrown onto ice by fan leads to Oilers goal
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson was a bit preoccupied during a play in which Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry scored a goal in Tuesday's game.  At the 4:50 mark of the second period,
Capitals muzzle the Kraken, and Alex Ovechkin inches closer to history
With a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, the Washington Capitals extended their winning streak to six games.
Resilient Caps resume their winning ways with a 3-1 victory in Calgary
A day after signing a six-year extension, Logan Thompson made 32 saves in his hometown as the Capitals bounced back from Saturday’s loss at Vancouver.
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Ovechkin scores 875th career goal, Capitals shut out Kraken
SEATTLE -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 875th career goal and 22nd of the season, and the Washington Capitals pushed their win streak to six games with a 3-0 shutout victory at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday.