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

Credit: AP/Karl B DeBlaker

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

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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

Defending Cup champs Golden Knights acquire Hertl. Hurricanes, Panthers dominate deals in the East

Defending Cup champs Golden Knights acquire Hertl. Hurricanes, Panthers dominate deals in the East

Tom Wilson scores hours after grandfather’s death to lead inspired Capitals by reeling Pens 6-0

Tom Wilson scores hours after grandfather’s death to lead inspired Capitals by reeling Pens 6-0

Hurricanes make a big NHL trade deadline eve splash by getting Jake Guentzel from the Penguins

Hurricanes make a big NHL trade deadline eve splash by getting Jake Guentzel from the Penguins

In the shadow of Capital One Arena: Chinese residents contemplate Capitals, Wizards move

In the shadow of Capital One Arena: Chinese residents contemplate Capitals, Wizards move

Capitals lose to the Coyotes 5-2, a potentially decisive defeat days before the NHL trade deadline

Capitals lose to the Coyotes 5-2, a potentially decisive defeat days before the NHL trade deadline

Capitals score 5 straight goals to beat the Flyers 5-2, a big win for Washington’s playoff hopes

Capitals score 5 straight goals to beat the Flyers 5-2, a big win for Washington’s playoff hopes

Washington Capitals bracing for changes ahead of the NHL trade deadline

Washington Capitals bracing for changes ahead of the NHL trade deadline

Commanders announce millions in upgrades to FedEx Field

Commanders announce millions in upgrades to FedEx Field

Hendrix Lapierre scores twice as the Capitals beat the Senators 6-3

Hendrix Lapierre scores twice as the Capitals beat the Senators 6-3

Gustav Forsling scores in OT to lift Panthers past Capitals, 3-2

Gustav Forsling scores in OT to lift Panthers past Capitals, 3-2

Another Alexandria arena project bill dead, negotiations will move to budget bill

Another Alexandria arena project bill dead, negotiations will move to budget bill

T.J. Oshie departs Capitals’ 5-3 win over Lightning with non-contact injury

T.J. Oshie departs Capitals’ 5-3 win over Lightning with non-contact injury

Here’s what labor unions are asking for in the Alexandria arena plan

Here’s what labor unions are asking for in the Alexandria arena plan

Capitals’ Nic Dowd, a top trade candidate, is day to day with an upper-body injury

Capitals’ Nic Dowd, a top trade candidate, is day to day with an upper-body injury

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