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Ovechkin ties Yzerman for career goals; Caps top Isles 6-4

January 18

Ovechkin ties Yzerman for career goals; Caps top Isles 6-4

New York faces Eastern Conference-leader Washington

January 17

New York faces Eastern Conference-leader Washington

Ovechkin scores 3 times in Capitals’ 5-2 win over Devils

January 17

Ovechkin scores 3 times in Capitals’ 5-2 win over Devils

Ovechkin hat trick helps Capitals beat Devils

January 16

Ovechkin hat trick helps Capitals beat Devils

Capitals host the Devils following shutout victory

January 15

Capitals host the Devils following shutout victory

Nicklas Backstrom staying with the Washington Caps in 5-year, $46M deal

January 14

Nicklas Backstrom staying with the Washington Caps in 5-year, $46M deal

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Ovechkin, Samsonov lead Capitals over Hurricanes 2-0

January 13

Ovechkin, Samsonov lead Capitals over Hurricanes 2-0

Lightning beat Flyers, tie club mark with 10th straight win

January 12

Lightning beat Flyers, tie club mark with 10th straight win

Blues’ Perron, Capitals’ Oshie among final All-Star picks

January 12

Blues’ Perron, Capitals’ Oshie among final All-Star picks

Hayes’ short-handed goal helps Flyers beat Capitals 3-2

January 9

Hayes’ short-handed goal helps Flyers beat Capitals 3-2

Hayes leads Flyers past Washington

January 8

Hayes leads Flyers past Washington

Ovechkin, Oshie’s two-goal nights give Capitals 6-1 win.

January 7

Ovechkin, Oshie’s two-goal nights give Capitals 6-1 win.

Carlson, Capitals to host the Senators

January 6

Carlson, Capitals to host the Senators

Eller’s goal completes Capitals’ stunning OT win over Sharks

January 5

Eller’s goal completes Capitals’ stunning OT win over Sharks

Eastern Conference-leader Washington and San Jose face off

January 5

Eastern Conference-leader Washington and San Jose face off

Capitals edge Hurricanes behind Samsonov’s 38 saves

January 3

Capitals edge Hurricanes behind Samsonov’s 38 saves

Cassidy, Berube, Reirden, Gallant named NHL All-Star coaches

January 3

Cassidy, Berube, Reirden, Gallant named NHL All-Star coaches

January 3

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Cizikas, Varlamov lead Islanders to 4-3 win over Capitals

December 31

Cizikas, Varlamov lead Islanders to 4-3 win over Capitals

December 30

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New York travels to play Carlson and the Capitals

December 30

New York travels to play Carlson and the Capitals

Foegele, Hurricanes stay hot against Capitals in 6-4 win

December 28

Foegele, Hurricanes stay hot against Capitals in 6-4 win

Ovechkin to skip NHL All-Star Weekend for 2nd straight year

December 27

Ovechkin to skip NHL All-Star Weekend for 2nd straight year

Oshie scores in OT, Capitals snap Blue Jackets’ win streak

December 27

Oshie scores in OT, Capitals snap Blue Jackets’ win streak

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