Washington capitals News

The Washington Capitals reacted decisively today to missing the playoffs for the first time since 2007. Adam Oates has been fired as head coach and long-time GM George McPhee's contract will not be renewed, majority owner Ted Leonsis said.

Washington - Washington finally showed how they can play on Monday as the Capitals won just their second NHL game of the season, topping Edmonton 4-2 at the Verizon Center.

Alexander Ovechkin has been one of the more outspoken players during fractured negotiations between the NHL and its players' association - and his latest quote doesn't offer much in the way of optimism for fans.

Alexander Ovechkin believes he knows why the NHL and its players' association remain far apart in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.

The Washington Capitals evened the series at 2 with a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center in the nation's capital.

The New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals in triple overtime last night to take game 3 of the second playoff round and lead the series, two games to one.

The NHL season is finally over and the playoffs are set. The Eastern Conference lineup features a few perennial favorites as well as a resurgent New York Rangers team.

Washington - Perennial All-Star Alex Ovechkin has announced that he is not traveling to Ottawa for the annual All-Star Game because he's suspended.

It’s one of the old adages when it comes to NHL playoff hockey. That being, it’s not always the team with the most front-end talent that comes out with a victory, yet the team with the deepest roster.

After a late third period collapse allowed Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin to tie up Game 2, Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier countered with a big goal of his own in overtime.

It's not often that I write about teams who don't call Toronto home, but the Washington Capitals are doing something special. Only two points out of a playoff spot, the Maple Leafs can help out the Caps in a big way by beating the Ottawa Senators tonight.