Capitals, Ottawa Senators and Alexander Ovechkin

Ovechkin moves within 19 goals of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring in Capitals' OT loss
The 39-year-old Russian star then set up Dylan Strome's tying goal with 5:29 remaining. Thomas Chabot scored for Ottawa at 1:46 of overtime.Josh Norris scored for Ottawa on a second-period penalty shot and Ridly Greig,
Ovechkin scores No. 876 for Capitals in OT loss to Senators
OTTAWA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 876th NHL goal and the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday.
Thomas Chabot lifts Senators to OT win over Capitals
Thomas Chabot scored at 1:46 of overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the visiting Washington Capitals 5-4 on Thursday night after surrendering a two-goal third-period lead.
Ovechkin moves within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, Capitals beat Kraken 3-0
Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Ottawa Senators Win 5-4 Overtime Thriller Over The Washington Capitals
Thursday night at Canadian Tire Centre provided yet another confidence boost for the Ottawa Senators. Facing the NHL’s top team, the Senators blew a 4-2 lead in the third period but kept their composure and defeated the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime.
Chabot's overtime goal leads Ottawa Senators past Washington Capitals 5-4
Those two points could prove critical as the Senators (27-20-4) continue to battle in the tightly contested Eastern Conference. Ottawa did a lot of things right on this night but

NHL announces significant increases to salary cap

Report: Capitals Waive Hardy Häman Aktell In Order To Terminate Contract
Per The Associated Press' Stephen Whyno, Washington waived Häman Aktell in order to terminate his contract. Häman Aktell was set to become a restricted free agent this summer after he'd signed a ...
Washington Capitals are No. 9 in 2025 NHL prospect pool rankings
The Capitals have remodeled their pool quickly, with quality at the top and, finally, depth into the double digits.
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Capitals to Host “The Dot Com Caps” 50th Anniversary Era Night Feb. 1
The Washington Capitals will host “The Dot Com Caps” 50th Anniversary Night on Saturday, Feb. 1 vs. the Winnipeg Jets. Alumni in attendance on Feb. 1 representing the era of 1997-2005 include Peter ...
NHL rumors: Capitals want to re-sign Logan Thompson, but there's a catch
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has emerged into one of the top players at his position during the 2024-25 NHL ...
NHL Power Rankings: Oilers Closing In On Capitals
The Edmonton Oilers are climbing up the NHL standings, and it seems the Washington Capitals may have a new challenger for the ...
NHL Power Rankings: The race at the top gets tighter, Senators make a charge
The Capitals are holding on to the No. 1 spot despite an average week but it's getting crowded at the top of the rankings.
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Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night ...
NHL rumors: Capitals eyeing Charlie Lindgren contract extension
The Washington Capitals are on top of the Metropolitan Division heading into February. After they were swept out of the ...