The Washington Capitals looked every bit like the top team in the Eastern Conference most of the time in winning their ...

The Washington Capitals learned a lot about themselves as they advanced in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since ...

The Capitals are moving on to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here’s a quick look back at their ...

The Washington Capitals have claimed a series win for the first time since lifting Lord Stanley’s Cup to the rafters ...

The NHL named Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck and Tampa Bay Lightning forward ...

Edmonton Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and Tampa Bay Lightning standout ...

The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Washington Capitals with a 4-1 loss in Game 5 of ...

SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine, who nailed three of his four best bets Wednesday, gives his thoughts on who to back in ...

The Hart, generally considered the NHL’s MVP award, is presented “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.

Connor Hellebuyck is a finalist for the Hart Trophy as MVP to his team, joining former winners Leon Draisaitl and Nikita Kucherov.

Paul Sullivan is the Chicago Tribune's In the Wake of News columnist and baseball writer, covering the Cubs, White Sox and national news. A 42-year Tribune veteran, Sullivan was named Illinois ...