NHL changes lottery rules -- 14 teams eligible for top pick
The NHL is borrowing a page from the NBA when it comes to the draft lottery.
View ArticleAlex Ovechkin of Washington Capitals asked by Russia to carry Olympic torch
Alex Ovechkin's balancing act between the Washington Capitals and the Olympics in Russia could get a whirlwind test in a few weeks.
View ArticleAlex Ovechkin rallies Caps from 3-goal deficit to win over Flames
Capitals rally to top Flames in shootout
View Article3 stars: Ovechkin, Eller, Fleury
From the official NHL release: OVECHKIN, ELLER AND FLEURY NAMED NHL 'THREE STARS' OF THE WEEK NEW YORK (Oct. 7, 2013) - Washington Capit...
View ArticleStrang: 10 NHL questions for 2014
There are 10 big questions heading into the second half of the NHL season, including intriguing playoff races and a wealth of trade possibilities, writes Katie Strang.
View ArticleAlex Ovechkin of Washington Capitals questionable to face New Jersey Devils
Washington Capitals star winger Alex Ovechkin missed practice Thursday and is questionable for Friday's game against the New Jersey Devils with a lower-body injury.
View ArticleAlex Ovechkin of Washington Capitals misses second straight game
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury.
View ArticleFantasy Hockey - Assessing the top 200 forwards, defensemen and goalies...
Sean Allen offers an early look at the top 200 rankings of forwards, defensemen and goaltenders for the 2014-15 season. Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and Steven Stamkos lead the list.
View ArticleCould Ovechkin pull a Kovalchuk?
We speculated on our podcast Thursday about whether a KHL club might try to lure Alex Ovechkin away from the Washington Capitals, if not this summer, ...
View Article2014-15 NHL season preview -- Seven biggest offseason storylines
With training camps open across the hockey landscape, Scott Burnside looks at the seven biggest offseason storylines.
View Article2014-15 NHL season preview -- Predicting the league's award winners
Pierre LeBrun offers up his predictions for the NHL's major awards in 2014-15, including two trophies for Steven Stamkos.
View ArticleAlex Ovechkin scores in 3rd straight game as Capitals down Devils
Alex Ovechkin scored in his third straight game, Braden Holtby made 26 saves and the Washington Capitals beat New Jersey 6-2 on Thursday night, handing the Devils their first loss.
View ArticleHoltby, Backstrom lead Capitals past Devils
Holtby, Backstrom lead Capitals past Devils
View Article3 stars of the week: Oshie, Ovechkin, Price
From the official NHL release: OSHIE, OVECHKIN AND PRICE NAMED NHL 'THREE STARS' OF THE WEEK NEW YORK (Jan. 5, 2015) - St. Louis Blues right win...
View ArticleNHL completes the roster for All-Star Game
Defenseman Drew Doughty and forward Anze Kopitar of the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings where among the 36 players added to the NHL All-Star roster Saturday for the Sunday, Jan. 25 game in...
View ArticleRyan Johansen of hometown Columbus Blue Jackets steals show, wins breakaway...
Not that they did before, but it's official now: No one wants to get in front of Shea Weber's shot.
View ArticleAlex Ovechkin puts himself in spotlight ahead of Game 7
WASHINGTON -- Earlier in the series, Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz compared his star player, Alex Ovechkin, to New York Rangers legend Mark Me...
View ArticleOvechkin erupts in 3rd as Capitals beat Devils 5-3
Alex Ovechkin scored a stunning go-ahead goal early in the third period and set up another and the Washington Capitals opened their season with a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturda
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