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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.

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.

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.

August 15, 2020

Islanders play Trotz hockey, take 2-0 series lead on Caps

Long after Brock Nelson scored on a breakaway to restore the New York Islanders' lead, he and his teammates hemmed the Washington Capitals in their zone for a long shift that can wear an opponent down.

August 13, 2020

Bailey helps Islanders rally to beat Capitals 4-2 in Game 1

Islanders coach Barry Trotz isn't surprised the Washington Capitals, his former team, is unhappy with Anders Lee.

August 12, 2020

Stanley Cup Playoffs: New York Islanders, Washington Capitals face off in Round 1

If anyone knows how hot the Stanley Cup Playoff first round series between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals will be, it’s head coach Barry Trotz.

August 1, 2020

Washington Capitals: What to know before NHL restarts pandemic-shortened season

The Washington Capitals are a team built for the playoffs and even with the unusual format of the postseason, their performance in the round-robin games is still critical. 

May 22, 2020

NHLPA board meets to vote on 24-team playoff format: report

The NHL Players’ Association met Thursday night to vote on a 24-team playoff proposal that would remedy the current season, which was suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

May 8, 2020

Capitals to terminate Brendan Leipsic's contract following fallout from leaked messages

The Washington Capitals announced Friday that forward Brendan Leipsic was placed on unconditional waivers after his private messages were leaked on social media Wednesday.

May 7, 2020

NHL condemns Capitals' Brendan Leipsic after leaked screenshots reveal 'misogynistic' messages

The NHL slammed Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic Wednesday after screenshots of “misogynistic and reprehensible remarks” he made surfaced on social media.