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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Despite fast start, Alex Ovechkin still trails all-time hat trick leaders
With his third hat trick of the season Saturday, Alex Ovechkin is quickly climbing the list of all-time hat trick leaders.
Japanese phenom Ohtani could become best two-way MLB player since Babe Ruth
If Shohei Ohtani can successfully make the transition to Major League Baseball, he has the chance to become the first two-way player since Babe Ruth. But if he is anything like other stars who jumped from Japan, Ohtani will face an adjustment period in the U.S.
Major League Baseball players prefer hip-hop songs to get pumped up
Hundreds of Major League Baseball players enter the game to the sound of hip-hop, the most popular genre for MLB walk up songs, a Capital News Service analysis found.
To build staff, Jay Gruden relied on his NFL coaching social network
To fill out his first NFL coaching staff, Jay Gruden drew on pre-existing relationships in the “coaching social network” he established during his decade as an assistant coach.
Globe-trotting Australian Nathan Walker on verge of making Capitals
After traveling halfway around the world and working his way up to the American Hockey League, the Australian is poised to make the Washington Capitals’ opening-night roster.
For Orioles, international market not as appealing
The Baltimore Orioles are lagging way behind the rest of Major League Baseball in signing international players, a Capital News Service analysis found.
How Super Bowl winners spend money
Each of the past six Super Bowl winners made different financial decisions in allocating their salary cap.