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‘Struggling’ Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers

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‘Struggling’ Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers

Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers open playoffs against a familiar foe in surging Capitals

Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers open playoffs against a familiar foe in surging Capitals

NHL PLAYOFFS: Rangers begin their championship pursuit against Washington

NHL PLAYOFFS: Rangers begin their championship pursuit against Washington

NHL PLAYOFFS: ‘It’s wide open’ is the theme as the race to the Stanley Cup begins

NHL PLAYOFFS: ‘It’s wide open’ is the theme as the race to the Stanley Cup begins

Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren on the playoffs, teamwork and his Wild West mustache

Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren on the playoffs, teamwork and his Wild West mustache

Capitals top prospect Ryan Leonard is returning to Boston College

Capitals top prospect Ryan Leonard is returning to Boston College

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Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers

Capitals beat the Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making the playoffs

Capitals beat the Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making the playoffs

Capitals beat the Lightning 4-2 to keep their playoff hopes alive

Capitals beat the Lightning 4-2 to keep their playoff hopes alive

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins were lost two weeks ago. Now they’re in the playoff mix

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins were lost two weeks ago. Now they’re in the playoff mix

Capitals beat Red Wings 2-1 to move into wild card, Ovechkin 1st NHL player with 18 30-goal seasons

Capitals beat Red Wings 2-1 to move into wild card, Ovechkin 1st NHL player with 18 30-goal seasons

Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL’s playoff race

Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL’s playoff race

Capitals blow another late lead, lose to the Senators 3-2 in overtime

Capitals blow another late lead, lose to the Senators 3-2 in overtime

DC Council unanimously approves hundreds of millions in funding for Capital One Arena renovations

DC Council unanimously approves hundreds of millions in funding for Capital One Arena renovations

Guentzel and Kuznetsov have been a perfect fit for the Hurricanes as they eye a long playoff run

Guentzel and Kuznetsov have been a perfect fit for the Hurricanes as they eye a long playoff run

Bruins beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout in a potential first-round playoff preview

Bruins beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout in a potential first-round playoff preview

Monumental CEO Ted Leonsis says he was political ‘collateral damage’ in failed Alexandria arena deal

Monumental CEO Ted Leonsis says he was political ‘collateral damage’ in failed Alexandria arena deal

Tyler Bertuzzi scores twice, Maple Leafs beat the Capitals 5-1

Tyler Bertuzzi scores twice, Maple Leafs beat the Capitals 5-1

NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the East

NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the East

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Jets 3-0 to move back into playoff position

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Jets 3-0 to move back into playoff position

Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

Rodgers responds to CNN report that he shared false Sandy Hook conspiracies in private conversations

Rodgers responds to CNN report that he shared false Sandy Hook conspiracies in private conversations

Zach Hyman scores a natural hat trick as Oilers drub Capitals 7-2

Zach Hyman scores a natural hat trick as Oilers drub Capitals 7-2

Hellebuyck gets fourth shutout of season as Jets beat Capitals 3-0

Hellebuyck gets fourth shutout of season as Jets beat Capitals 3-0

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