Alex Ovechkin reached the 700-assist mark for his career with two during Washington’s three-goal second period, and the Capitals went on to win 4-2 against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. Now in his 20th NHL season, Ovechkin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin assisted on goals by Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas, Logan Thompson made 24 saves against his former team and the Washington Capitals ended the Vegas Golden Knights’ season-opening winning streak at three with a 4-2
A strong start to the season is nothing new for the Vegas Golden Knights, while the Washington Capitals once again must try to rebound from losing their opener. The Golden Knights are aiming for a second straight 4-0-0 start when
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul Cotter scored twice, giving him four goals through four games this season, and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Saturday night. Capitals star Alex Ovechkin was held without a shot for only
Paul Cotter scored two goals as the visiting New Jersey Devils spoiled the Washington Capitals’ season opener, courtesy of a 5-3 decision on Saturday. New Jersey’s Tomas Tatar, Dawson Mercer and defenseman Seamus Casey also tallied, and Erik Haula and
The New Jersey Devils began the 2024-25 season with a pair of victories in Prague before returning home to play in Newark, N.J. With three games already under their belt, the Devils will visit the nation’s capital on Saturday and
The Washington Capitals signed veteran forward Jakub Vrana to a one-year, $775,000 contract on Tuesday. Vrana, 28, was a first-round pick (13th overall) by the Capitals in 2014 and played his first four-plus NHL seasons with Washington. He won a
ANAHEIM DUCKS Head coach: Greg Cronin (second season) Last season: 27-50-5, 59 points, seventh place in Pacific Division This season: After bottoming out in 2021-22, the Ducks will continue to climb out of the throes of a rebuild, albeit likely
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS Head coach: Luke Richardson (third season) Last season: 23-53-6, 52 points, eighth place in Central Division This season: Now comes the attempt for the long climb out of the basement. After bottoming out two seasons ago and being