Ovechkin moves within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record , Capitals beat Kraken 3-0
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Ovechkin scores 875th career goal, Capitals shut out Kraken
Kraken suffer 3-0 shutout to league-leading Capitals
Alex Ovechkin scored on an empty-netter to move one goal closer to Wayne Gretzky and the Capitals handed the Kraken a 3-0 loss on Thursday night.
Red-hot Capitals, with an assist from Alex Ovechkin, muzzle the Kraken
Standout performances on offense, defense and in goal power the Capitals to their sixth consecutive victory with a 3-0 shutout of the Kraken.
Takeaways: 20 The Magic Number For Protas & Ovechkin, Frank & Lindgren Shine To Power Capitals Past Kraken
Usual Suspects Step Up Again As Protas Hits 20 Goals & Ovechkin Moves Within 20 Of Record, Dubois Keeps Surging. The Capitals have seen their second line carry a lot of their offe
Should Capitals Load Up For Playoffs? 2009-10 Alum Morrison Doesn’t Think So: ‘It Wasn’t The Healthiest Thing To Go Through’
The Capitals were favored to win the Stanley Cup in 2010, but adding rentals wasn't the "healthiest thing to go through," alum Brendan Morrison said.
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Between Two Posts: A Deep Dive Into The Capitals' Nacho-Filled Win Over The Oilers
Tom Wilson also scored his 20th of the season last night off a 2-on-1 feed from Aliaksei Protas, and continues to have himself a great year so far. He projects to have 35 goals and 61 points when the season wraps up, which will be career-best numbers for him as well.
Capitals netminder Logan Thompson blames rogue nacho platter for Oilers goal
A cheesy interruption during the Capitals game in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday night almost threatened Washington's win streak, which improved to five straight after a win over the Oilers.
Washington Capitals Blame Nachos For Corey Perry’s Third Period Goal
And during the third period of Tuesday's game between the Edmonton Oilers and Washington Capitals that's exactly what happened. A plate of cheese-covered tortillas showed up on the ice just as Corey Perry blasted a one-timer that found the back of the net.
How to watch NHL-leading Washington Capitals at Seattle Kraken
The Washington Capitals look to keep a five-game win streak intact when they visit the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin gives priceless reaction to Connor McDavid suspension
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is happy his team doesn't have to face Connor McDavid on Tuesday night.
Capitals 'Have Checked In' on Islanders' $36 Million Center: Report
The Capitals have $3.65 million in available cap space, leaving them unable to absorb Nelson’s $6 million cap hit outright. According to Rosner, the Islanders "may be willing to retain some of his cap hit in any trade-deadline deal they make."
Capitals' Logan Thompson incensed after nachos thrown onto ice by fan leads to Oilers goal
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson was a bit preoccupied during a play in which Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry scored a goal in Tuesday's game. At the 4:50 mark of the second period, the Oilers were bringing the puck into the offensive zone when a tray of nachos was thrown onto the ice by a fan.