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March 10, 2022

Connor McDavid scores in OT, Oilers beat Capitals to snap skid

When the opportunity to beat the Washington Capitals in regulation and end their skid evaporated with less than two seconds left, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers felt the pain that has been all too familiar lately.

March 9, 2022

Caps' Alex Ovechkin ties Jaromir Jagr for 3rd on NHL career goals list

Alex Ovechkin scored twice and moved into a tie for third place on the NHL's career goals list, and Nic Dowd scored the go-ahead goal as the Washington Capitals rallied in the third period and beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Tuesday night.

March 8, 2022

Washington Capitals release statement regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The Washington Capitals released a statement on Tuesday prior to their game against the Calgary Flames condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The team also made sure to make it clear that they are in "full support" of their Russian-born players.

March 4, 2022

Alex Ovechkin scores 763rd goal, Capitals beat Hurricanes to end skid

Fans chanted Alex Ovechkin's name after a goal, much as they have for almost two decades.

March 3, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Alex Ovechkin finds sympathy from Capitals GM amid invasion

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan defended star forward Alex Ovechkin Wednesday amid pressure Russian players throughout the NHL are facing following Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, saying he’s a "good person" who's been put in a "hard situation."

March 2, 2022

Capitals winger Carl Hagelin out long term with eye injury

Washington Capitals winger Carl Hagelin is expected to miss an extended period of time because of an eye injury.

February 26, 2022

Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek calls on NHL to 'suspend' Russian players, slams Alex Ovechkin as 'a chicken s---'

NHL legend and Hall of Famer goaltender Dominik Hasek slammed Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin on Saturday for his remarks on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and called on the league to suspend the contracts of all Russian players.

February 25, 2022

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin addresses Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 'Please, no more war'

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin avoided making critical remarks of Russian President Vladimir Putin while still advocating for peace in his first public remarks since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

February 25, 2022

NHL star Alex Ovechkin kept from media following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin was seemingly kept away from the media ahead of Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers just hours after his native Russia invaded Ukraine.

February 3, 2022

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins breaks late tie, Oilers beat Capitals

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins broke a tie with a short-handed goal with 4:03 remaining in the Edmonton Oilers’ 5-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.