Caps look to seize momentum in Game 4 after fight

WASHINGTON – The physicality picked up in Game 3 of the Washington Capitals first-round series against the Hurricanes in Carolina on Monday. The defending NHL champion Capitals lost the game 5-0, but still lead the series 2-1. And the Hurricanes…

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.

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.

“WAR on Hot Takes” Episode 5: Nationals-Cubs NLDS preview, two 2-2 NFL teams and Ovechkin’s offense

This is the fifth episode of Capital News Service’s sports podcast, “WAR on Hot Takes,” with Dylan Sinn and Adam Zielonka.

Sagging NHL power play opportunities hurting Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin is quickly climbing the NHL’s all-time scoring lists, but a league-wide lack of power play opportunities may be hampering his ascent.

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.

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?

Ovechkin’s Rise to Caps All-Time Points Leader

Alexander Ovechkin became the Washington Capitals’ franchise leader in points on Tuesday night against the Calgary flames.