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Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin gives soccer a try, scores a goal

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Nov 28, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Brett Leason (49) looks on before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals re-sign forward Brett Leason to 2-year, $1.55M deal

May 3, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) moves the puck ahead of Florida Panthers right wing Patric Hornqvist (70) during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Caps, Panthers meet in Game 3 with stars looking to shine

May 3, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates after scoring during the first period against the Florida Panthers in game one of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals forward Tom Wilson out for Game 2 vs. Panthers

Apr 28, 2022; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) controls the puck in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Florida Panthers dismiss notion of pressure ahead of Game 2 vs. Washington Capitals

Apr 24, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates off the ice after being injured while crashing into the boards after being tripped on a breakaway attempt against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals face Islanders with third place in sight

Apr 24, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) lies on the ice after being injured while crashing into the boards after being tripped on a breakaway attempt against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington capitals forward Alex Ovechkin day-to-day

Apr 20, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring his 50th goal of the season during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

On a roll, Capitals set to face lowly Coyotes

Apr 14, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov (30) makes a save on a shot from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Pierre Engvall (47) in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Maple Leafs skate past Capitals for 7-3 win

Feb 28, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) leaps around the check of Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) while chasing the puck in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Scoring stars in spotlight as Capitals visit Maple Leafs

Mar 22, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals to take on Flyers with ‘good feeling’

Apr 7, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) controls the puck against New York Rangers center Ryan Strome (16) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals rally to deal Penguins fourth straight loss

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NHL power rankings: Colorado and Florida clinch, Bolts cool down

By Erica Commisso

Apr 1, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) is congratulated by defenseman Victor Hedman (77), center Brayden Point (21), left wing Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) after a goal during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Lightning and Capitals both in search of a rebound

Mar 18, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after scoring the game winning goal in the shootout against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes take final shot at cracking Capitals

Jan 28, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Washington Capitals center Joe Snively (91) in action during the game between the Washington Capitals and the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals re-sign forward Joe Snively to 2-year, $1.6M deal

Mar 15, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Islanders right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) celebrates with Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) after scoring a goal on Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals edge Islanders as Alex Ovechkin makes history

Apr 6, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; New York Islanders right wing Leo Komarov (47) checks Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) into the boards during the second period between the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Ovechkin eyeing landmark goal as Caps face Islanders

Nov 28, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) stops Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesper Fast (71) and center Jordan Staal (11) during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes look to extend Capitals’ home woes

Feb 17, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux (28) and Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (3) at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals look to add to Flyers’ losing streak

Feb 24, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) controls the puck as Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) defends during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers stay hot with win over Capitals

Feb 1, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) reacts after defeating the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers look to halt Caps’ road winning streak

Feb 15, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and defenseman Nick Jensen (3) discuss the face off against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Depleted, frustrated, Flyers try to rebound vs. Capitals

Jan 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette (L) argues a penalty call by referee Mike Leggo (3) during the game against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals’ Peter Laviolette nears milestone vs. Senators