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Credit: Carolina Hurricanes' players celebrate after winning Game 4 against the Philadelphia Flyers in a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Carolina Hurricanes are rolling in the NHL playoffs. Next is another lengthy between-rounds rest

Leonsis says DC could chase NBA, NHL All-Star games after Capital One Arena makeover

Goncalves scores in OT, Lightning beat Canadiens to force Game 7

Capitals say they’ll have a contingency plan for whatever Ovechkin decides on his future

Summer begins early for the Washington Capitals with Ovechkin decision looming

Alex Ovechkin says he’ll determine his future based on health, family and the Capitals’ outlook

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Alex Ovechkin scores twice, hitting 30 goals for 20th season, as Capitals beat Flyers 6-4

Hofer makes 21 saves to help Blues beat Washington 3-0

Avalanche beat Capitals in OT after Alex Ovechkin scores his 1,000th NHL goal counting playoffs

Logan Thompson backstops Capitals to 2-1 win over the Devils

The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucks

Defenseman Cole Hutson impresses in his NHL debut, then scores at the end for the Capitals

Capitals are ushering in a youth movement on the fly as they prepare for life after Alex Ovechkin

Capitals sign 19-year-old Boston University defenseman Cole Hutson to a 3-year contract

Chychrun scores third period goal to give Capitals 2-1 win over Sabres

Konecny, Zegras score in 2nd period, help rally Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Capitals

NHL trade deadline upended as old contenders sell and new buyers add with an eye on the playoffs

A somber day for the Capitals after trading longtime defenseman John Carlson to Anaheim

NHL’s best in the West load up on the eve of the trade deadline

Washington Capitals reveal new cherry blossoms jersey for charity auction

Washington Capitals sign Ethen Frank to a 2-year, $4 million contract extension

Mammoth hold off Capitals 3-2, dropping Washington 4 points back of a playoff spot

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