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Longtime Bruins captain Chara joins Washington Capitals

December 30, 2020

Longtime Bruins captain Chara joins Washington Capitals

Longtime Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara signed with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, a stunning move less than a week before most NHL teams open training camp.

Henrik Lundqvist says he's scheduled for open-heart surgery

December 28, 2020

Henrik Lundqvist says he's scheduled for open-heart surgery

Henrik Lundqvist said Monday he’s scheduled for open-heart surgery after tests revealed a heart condition that kept him from continuing to play goal in the NHL.

Caps goalie Lundqvist to miss season with heart condition

December 17, 2020

Caps goalie Lundqvist to miss season with heart condition

Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist will sit out the upcoming NHL season because of a heart condition, he said Thursday, about two months after he joined the Washington Capitals following 15 years with the New York Rangers.

Lundqvist to Caps, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agency

October 9, 2020

Lundqvist to Caps, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agency

Henrik Lundqvist is joining a team he tormented in the playoffs for years, Braden Holtby is leaving the franchise he led to the Stanley Cup, and Anton Khudobin is staying home, after all.

Trade action heats up at NHL Draft ahead of free agency

October 8, 2020

Trade action heats up at NHL Draft ahead of free agency

Two Stanley Cup-winning players got traded, a few others got new contracts and almost 200 prospects got to — virtually — live out their dreams by having their names called on the second day of the NHL draft.

Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin to grace cover of 'NHL 21'

August 24, 2020

Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin to grace cover of 'NHL 21'

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will be on the cover of EA Sports’ latest edition of “NHL 21.”

Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 postseason letdowns

August 24, 2020

Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 postseason letdowns

Back-to-back early playoff exits were enough to make the Washington Capitals realize they made a mistake.

Trotz's Islanders eliminate Capitals with 4-0 win in Game 5

August 21, 2020

Trotz's Islanders eliminate Capitals with 4-0 win in Game 5

Barry Trotz went through the handshake line victorious with players on the opposite side he coached to the Stanley Cup two years ago and his former top assistant who was chosen to replace him behind the bench.

Ovechkin helps Capitals rally past Islanders to avoid sweep

August 19, 2020

Ovechkin helps Capitals rally past Islanders to avoid sweep

After his team gave up two goals less than halfway through the first period, Washington coach Todd Rierden called a timeout. The Capitals started playing better right after, turning the tide with a big penalty kill and some big saves.

Islanders beat Capitals 2-1 in OT, take 3-0 lead in series

August 17, 2020

Islanders beat Capitals 2-1 in OT, take 3-0 lead in series

Mathew Barzal slipped behind the defense, swooped in front of the net and beat Braden Holtby with a backhand that put the 2018 Stanley Cup champions on the brink of another early exit.