Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals

48-17-9 - 1st in Metropolitan Division
Ovechkin scores, needs 4 more to pass Gretzky for NHL record, and Capitals beat Bruins 4-3 Ovechkin scores, needs 4 more to pass Gretzky for NHL record, and Capitals beat Bruins 4-3

— Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal, moving him four away from passing Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and Dylan Strome broke a...

Alex Ovechkin scores 891st goal, now four shy of NHL record Alex Ovechkin scores 891st goal, now four shy of NHL record

Washington captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal, moving him four away from passing Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and Dylan Strome broke a third-period tie Tuesday night to lead the first-place Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins.

Ovechkin scores 891st goal, 4 away from breaking record Ovechkin scores 891st goal, 4 away from breaking record

Alex Ovechkin scores from close range, putting him three away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record.

Odds, props to bet Alex Ovechkin's goal record chase Odds, props to bet Alex Ovechkin's goal record chase

Alex Ovechkin is one of the hottest NHL bets, here are the special markets bettors can bet on as he closes in on the goals scored record.

NHL playoff standings: Who wins the Presidents' Trophy? NHL playoff standings: Who wins the Presidents' Trophy?

It appears to be a two-team race for the No. 1 overall seed. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections.

BC stars Ryan Leonard, Gabe Perreault sign NHL deals BC stars Ryan Leonard, Gabe Perreault sign NHL deals

Boston College stars Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault are going pro -- to the Capitals and Rangers, respectively.

Washington Capitals top prospect Ryan Leonard is expected to his entry level contract Monday and could debut as soon as Tuesday in Boston. Washington Capitals top prospect Ryan Leonard is expected to his entry level contract Monday and could debut as soon as Tuesday in Boston.

NHL playoff standings: The Stars' path to a Central title NHL playoff standings: The Stars' path to a Central title

Dallas will need some help, but Winnipeg is vulnerable. Plus, projections for the entire playoff bracket.

Thompson, Tuch help Sabres outlast Ovechkin, Capitals with 8-5 win Thompson, Tuch help Sabres outlast Ovechkin, Capitals with 8-5 win

— Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson each scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Washington Capitals 8-5 on Sunday.

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