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Tom Wilson’s first hat trick leads Washington Capitals past slumping Anaheim Ducks 5-4

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Tom Wilson’s first hat trick leads Washington Capitals past slumping Anaheim Ducks 5-4

Capitals hold off Kings 2-1 to snap LA’s winning streak at 5

Capitals hold off Kings 2-1 to snap LA’s winning streak at 5

Luke Kunin scores go-ahead power play goal as Sharks beat Capitals 2-1

Luke Kunin scores go-ahead power play goal as Sharks beat Capitals 2-1

Draisaitl has 2 goals and McDavid 4 points as the Oilers end the Capitals’ 5-game winning streak

Draisaitl has 2 goals and McDavid 4 points as the Oilers end the Capitals’ 5-game winning streak

How Capital One Arena prepares for 9 events in 9 days

How Capital One Arena prepares for 9 events in 9 days

Strome scores in OT as Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 for fifth straight win

Strome scores in OT as Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 for fifth straight win

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The Washington Capitals are one of the NHL’s hottest teams. Their penalty kill is a big reason why

The Washington Capitals are one of the NHL’s hottest teams. Their penalty kill is a big reason why

Ovechkin scores his 827th goal as the Capitals hand the Blue Jackets their 8th consecutive loss

Ovechkin scores his 827th goal as the Capitals hand the Blue Jackets their 8th consecutive loss

Vegas’ Paul Cotter ejected for an illegal check to the head of Washington’s Evgeny Kuznetsov

Vegas’ Paul Cotter ejected for an illegal check to the head of Washington’s Evgeny Kuznetsov

Lindgren makes 35 saves as the Capitals shut out the defending champion Golden Knights 3-0

Lindgren makes 35 saves as the Capitals shut out the defending champion Golden Knights 3-0

Ovechkin scores twice, leads Capitals to 4-1 win over Islanders

Ovechkin scores twice, leads Capitals to 4-1 win over Islanders

Aube-Kubel, Malenstyn and Kuznetsov lead Capitals to 4-2 win over Devils

Aube-Kubel, Malenstyn and Kuznetsov lead Capitals to 4-2 win over Devils

Capitals beat Devils for fifth win in seven games

Capitals beat Devils for fifth win in seven games

Reinhart scores 15 seconds into OT to give Panthers 4-3 win over Capitals

Reinhart scores 15 seconds into OT to give Panthers 4-3 win over Capitals

Reinhart scores 15 seconds into overtime as the Panthers rally to beat the Capitals 4-3

Reinhart scores 15 seconds into overtime as the Panthers rally to beat the Capitals 4-3

Hot starts by Vegas and Boston and a historically bad start for San Jose are among early NHL trends

Hot starts by Vegas and Boston and a historically bad start for San Jose are among early NHL trends

Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says

Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says

Charlie Lindgren makes 35 saves in Capitals’ 2-1 victory over Blue Jackets

Charlie Lindgren makes 35 saves in Capitals’ 2-1 victory over Blue Jackets

Islanders end the Capitals’ winning streak at 3 with a 3-0 shutout

Islanders end the Capitals’ winning streak at 3 with a 3-0 shutout

Player’s death from a skate cut to the neck in England leads to more NHL talks on cut protection

Player’s death from a skate cut to the neck in England leads to more NHL talks on cut protection

Nicklas Backstrom to step away from Capitals due to ongoing health issues

Nicklas Backstrom to step away from Capitals due to ongoing health issues

Wilson helps Capitals rally late to hand Sharks 9th straight loss to open season

Wilson helps Capitals rally late to hand Sharks 9th straight loss to open season

Carlson, Capitals escape with 3-2 shootout win over Wild

Carlson, Capitals escape with 3-2 shootout win over Wild

Capitals score three in third to rally for 6-4 win over Devils

Capitals score three in third to rally for 6-4 win over Devils

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