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Olympic hero Jack Hughes has new chiclets as NHL dentists get a moment in the spotlight

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Olympic hero Jack Hughes has new chiclets as NHL dentists get a moment in the spotlight

Logan Thompson backstops Capitals to 4-0 victory over Maple Leafs

Logan Thompson backstops Capitals to 4-0 victory over Maple Leafs

Alex Ovechkin says he’s waiting until after the season to decide his hockey future

Alex Ovechkin says he’s waiting until after the season to decide his hockey future

Toronto plays Washington after Knies’ 2-goal performance

Toronto plays Washington after Knies’ 2-goal performance

Rangers take on the Sabres following Cuylle’s hat trick

Rangers take on the Sabres following Cuylle’s hat trick

Capitals get blown out 8-1 by the Rangers in a game crucial to their playoff hopes

Capitals get blown out 8-1 by the Rangers in a game crucial to their playoff hopes

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NHL’s East playoff race shaken up as the Flyers rise, Red Wings fall and Islanders fire their coach

NHL’s East playoff race shaken up as the Flyers rise, Red Wings fall and Islanders fire their coach

Today in Sports – Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal, most in NHL history

Today in Sports – Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal, most in NHL history

Rangers host the Capitals after Perreault’s hat trick

Rangers host the Capitals after Perreault’s hat trick

Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres

Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres

Capitals host the Sabres in Eastern Conference play

Capitals host the Sabres in Eastern Conference play

Jack Hughes’ 5-point game powers the Devils to a 7-3 win over the Capitals

Jack Hughes’ 5-point game powers the Devils to a 7-3 win over the Capitals

Lighting the Lamp: After two huge trades, Caps rally for one last charge

Lighting the Lamp: After two huge trades, Caps rally for one last charge

Capitals bring win streak into matchup with the Devils

Capitals bring win streak into matchup with the Devils

Alex Ovechkin scores twice, hitting 30 goals for 20th season, as Capitals beat Flyers 6-4

Alex Ovechkin scores twice, hitting 30 goals for 20th season, as Capitals beat Flyers 6-4

Philadelphia visits Washington after shootout win

Philadelphia visits Washington after shootout win

Dylan Strome scores in regulation and shootout as Capitals beat Golden Knights 5-4

Dylan Strome scores in regulation and shootout as Capitals beat Golden Knights 5-4

Ovechkin’s 34th career hat trick powers Capitals past Mammoth, 7-4

Ovechkin’s 34th career hat trick powers Capitals past Mammoth, 7-4

Vegas takes on Washington following Stone’s 2-goal game

Vegas takes on Washington following Stone’s 2-goal game

Mammoth visit the Kings after Guenther’s 2-goal game

Mammoth visit the Kings after Guenther’s 2-goal game

Utah hosts Washington in a non-conference matchup

Utah hosts Washington in a non-conference matchup

Hofer makes 21 saves to help Blues beat Washington 3-0

Hofer makes 21 saves to help Blues beat Washington 3-0

Avalanche beat Capitals in OT after Alex Ovechkin scores his 1,000th NHL goal counting playoffs

Avalanche beat Capitals in OT after Alex Ovechkin scores his 1,000th NHL goal counting playoffs

Blues and Capitals face off in out-of-conference matchup

Blues and Capitals face off in out-of-conference matchup

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