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Alex Ovechkin recorded four points against Chicago Wednesday, including a primary assist on Nicklas Backstrom's first-period goal. Photo courtesy Ben Sumner/Capitals Outsider.com.
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Capitals’ first line dominates in 6-2 win over Blackhawks

The Capitals’ top line accounted for three goals in a four-minute span late in the first period Wednesday, propelling Washington to a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena.

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Carlson’s two-point night lifts Capitals over Penguins

John Carlson registered his second two-point game in three contests in the Capitals’ 4-1 win against Pittsburgh at Capital One Arena Friday.

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Capitals new defender Kevin Shattenkirk should boost scoring

In 190 minutes on the power play this year with the Blues, Shattenkirk registered 20 points. The Capitals’ three most-used defenders have 27 points with the man-advantage—in nearly twice as much time on the ice.

Brooks Laich skates as the Washington Capitals play against the St. Louis Blues on March 3, 2011. Photo courtesy of Sarah Connors.
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Capitals Move On Without Veteran Laich

The Capitals traded Brooks Laich late Sunday night, cementing the 12-year legacy of one Washington’s longest tenured professional athletes.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 24: Dmitry Orlov #9 of the Washington Capitals controls the puck in the second period during their game against the Montreal Canadiens at Verizon Center on February 24, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dmitry Orlov. Credit: Washington Capitals Photography
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Capitals Are Great, But They Have a Weakness

Slow starts a concern for league-best Capitals

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New-Look Capitals Hope to Bring Washington Its First Major Sports Title in 24 Years

The Washington Capitals open up their 2015-2016 season on Saturday night. Might they be the team to end D.C.’s title drought?