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One of the biggest NHL storylines to track over the next few seasons will be Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goal record. As of now, Ovechkin stands only 72 goals back of Gretzky’s 894 goals. With another three years remaining on his contract and the forward remaining healthy, there’s no question […]

The Washington Capitals and head coach Peter Laviolette agreed to “mutually part ways,” the team announced on Friday. “We are grateful for Peter’s leadership and dedication to our organization for the last three seasons,” senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan said in a statement. “Peter is a first-class individual who has represented our […]

The New Jersey Devils still have a chance at the top spot in their division, but first, they must defeat the Washington Capitals. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Devils-Capitals prediction, pick, and how to watch. The last time out the Capitals fell victim to the Bruins in their pursuit […]

The Stanley Cup Playoffs provide some of the most exciting moments in sports. Hockey’s biggest stars begin their chase for Stanley Cup glory, leaving everything on the ice. However, this year’s playoffs will not feature two of this generation’s greats. Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby and Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin are both eliminated from […]

Will history continue to be made as the Boston Bruins host the Washington Capitals? It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Capitals-Bruins prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Boston Bruins have won six straight games, now own the title for most wins in a regular season, and have 131 points. They […]

For the first time since the 2013-14 season the Washington Capitals will not be in the postseason. Tonight they face off against the Montreal Canadiens. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Capitals-Canadiens prediction, pick, and how to watch. Washington enters the game losing four straight games and seven of their last […]

The Capitals are in a dire situation, losing two straight and barely holding on in the playoff race as they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Capitals-Lightning prediction, pick, and how to watch. After a heartbreaking loss to the Penguins, the Capitals lost in a […]

For the second time in nine games, the Islanders and Capitals face. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with an Islanders-Capitals pick, prediction, and how to watch. The Islanders head to Washington off a win and have gone 6-3-1 in their last ten games. New York just played a dominant game over the […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov has shut down the rumors coming out of his motherland about his supposed desire to leave the Washington Capitals via a trade. “You know how it is. It’s just people trying to put some whatever they want to get the likes on Instagram or tweet or whatever, Evgeny Kuznetsov said, per Tom Gulitti […]

A premier showdown between a pair of teams fighting for their playoff lives will take place as the Washington Capitals head to the Steel City to do battle with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Let’s check out our NHL odds series where our Capitals-Penguins prediction and pick will be revealed for all bettors to see. In what has […]

Washington Capitals star defenseman John Carlson will make his miraculous return to the lineup on Thursday night when the Caps host the Chicago Blackhawks — exactly three months after suffering a fractured skull after taking a slap shot to the head on Dec. 23. The 36-year-old has recovered from a skull fracture and laceration of […]

Two teams both on small losing streaks face off Thursday in Washington, DC, as the Chicago Blackhawks travel to face the Washington Capitals. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blackhawks-Capitals prediction and pick. Chicago is on the fourth game of a road trip, and travel from Colorado to the East Coast. […]

Alex Ovechkin is still several goals away from tying and breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record for the most ever in a career in the NHL, but the Washington Capitals star had a different record by the Great One broken Tuesday night. With a goal five minutes into the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at […]

Washington Capitals star defenseman John Carlson took a slap shot to the head in a game on Dec. 23, and the 33-year-old was diagnosed with a skull fracture and a lacerated temporal artery shortly after. After three months of recovering from the terrifying injury, Carlson is on the verge of a return for a Capitals […]

The first team eliminated from playoff contention in the Eastern Conference visits a team fighting for their playoff lives as the Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Washington Capitals. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Capitals prediction and pick. Washington enters the game five points out of a wildcard spot, and with only […]

The Washington Capitals are in need of any help they can get as they chase a playoff spot. If star defenseman John Carlson has his way, they’ll receive that help in a big way very soon. Carlson spoke with reporters on Saturday where he revealed his hope to play as soon as next week. “That’s […]

The Washington Capitals conclude a short two-game home stand as the St. Louis Blues travel to Washington, D.C. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blues-Capitals prediction and pick. Washington is coming off a third-period comeback over the Buffalo Sabres, in which they scored twice in the final period to force overtime. They then […]

It is an Eastern Conference clash as the Buffalo Sabres travel to the Nation’s Capital to take on the Washington Capitals tonight. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Sabres-Capitals prediction and pick. Buffalo comes in five points out of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, and in a bit of […]

As the clear top team in the NHL this season, the Boston Bruins are continuing to improve. Approaching the trade deadline, the Bruins managed to acquire defenseman Dmitry Orlov as part of a three-team deal. In addition to Orlov, Boston also acquired forward Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals and Andrei Svetlakov from the Minnesota […]

The Colorado Avalanche are finally getting healthy for the hopes of another Stanley Cup run and made sure to also bolster their roster at the trade deadline. As reported by Frank Seravalli, the Avs have acquired Lars Eller from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick. While Eller isn’t exactly a game-changer, […]

The Washington Capitals are making some big moves. Not long after they traded Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick, the Capitals have now pulled the trigger on another deal. This time around, Washington has snagged defenceman Rasmus Sandin from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a move that could […]

The Washington Capitals did a complete 180 this week, making Dmitry Orlov available in trade talks as the Boston Bruins quickly pulled the trigger and acquired the defenceman. And while the Caps want to remain competitive for the rest of the season and next, they are willing to move a few others before the March […]

The Washington Capitals find themselves in the middle of a five-game losing streak right now, and it’s not exactly surprising to see that their losing streak has coincided with the absence of Alex Ovechkin. Ovechkin took an absence from the Capitals last Tuesday after the tragic passing of his father, and has not been with […]

The surging Detroit Red Wings will put their roadways to the test as they make a trip to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Capitals. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Red Wings-Capitals prediction and pick will be revealed. After seeing their five-game winning streak be snapped in the loss to […]

The battle to the playoffs continues as the Florida Panthers face off with the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center. Come to D.C. with us as we share our NHL odds series, make a Panthers-Capitals prediction and pick while sharing how to watch. The Panthers are coming off a 6-2 loss to the St. Louis […]

The Washington Capitals were dealt a short-term blow when it was announced that Alex Ovechkin would be taking a leave of absence from the team to deal with a family matter. On Wednesday morning, we found out that the reason for Ovechkin’s absence was due to his father, who has tragically passed away on Wednesday […]

The Carolina Hurricanes (34-10-8) will look to add to their points total atop the standings in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals (28-21-6) target to net two points this Tuesday night to boost their chances to snatch at least a wild card spot. With all that being said, let’s now take a […]

The Washington Capitals will be without their best player for Tuesday night’s home game against the Carolina Hurricanes, with the Caps announcing that Alex Ovechkin will be taking time away from the team. The Capitals’ Public Relations department released a statement via Twitter Tuesday morning relaying the information: “Washington Capitals senior vice president and general […]

The Washington Capitals travel to Beantown to face off with the Boston Bruins. The All-Star Break is over as we share our NHL odds series, make a Capitals-Bruins prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The All-Star Break has passed, and now we are in the stretch run of the NHL season. Therefore, […]

The Washington Capitals locked up forward Sonny Milano last weekend, signing him to a three-year contract extension, per CBS Sports. Milano’s new deal is worth $5.7 million, carrying a $1.9 million cap hit. It will kick in for the 2023-24 season. Below, we look at how the deal works out for the Capitals. Capitals’ Sonny Milano […]

Dylan Strome is staying with the Washington Capitals long-term, after signing a five-year contract extension. Announced on Friday, Strome’s deal is worth $25 million and will carry a $5 million cap hit, kicking in next season. He’s currently in his first year with the Capitals and his fifth year as a full-time NHLer. Below, we […]

The Washington Capitals resigned center Dylan Strome to a five-year contract extension, the team announced in a Friday tweet. His contract will carry an average annual value of $25 million. Strome earned 36 points, 11 of them goals, in 52 games played with the Capitals last season, according to Hockey Reference. The 7-year NHL veteran […]

On a night where there are a few highly anticipated matchups throughout the NHL, the Washington Capitals will look to bounce back from a recent loss as they take on an underachieving Columbus Blue Jackets squad. It is time to check out our NHL odds series where our Capitals-Blue Jackets prediction and pick will be […]

The Washington Capitals will head to Eastern Canada to face off with the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena. Skate through the ice as we share our NHL odds series, make Capitals-Maple Leafs prediction and pick while also showing you how to watch. The Capitals are coming off a 3-2 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh […]

The playoff-contention Washington Capitals will put their first-half season success on the line as they travel to the Mile High City to take on the defending champs in the Colorado Avalanche. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Capitals-Avalanche prediction and pick will be made. Although the Capitals are only 2-4 in their last […]

A fun and intriguing inter-conference showdown will be on tap for this Tuesday as the Minnesota Wild head to the nation’s capital to battle it out with the Washington Capitals. It is time to take an exclusive look at our NHL odds series where our Wild-Capitals prediction and pick will ultimately be revealed. The Wild […]

The Washington Capitals snatched a win from the jaws of defeat Monday night when they clawed their way to a 4-3 overtime victory on the road against the New York Islanders despite being down 3-0 in the second period. The Capitals partly credit the brutal hit of Alex Ovechkin on Jean-Gabriel Pageau that sparked Washington’s […]

The Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders are both hot on the heels of the New York Rangers for the No. 3 spot in the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, which is also why Monday night’s showdown between the Caps and the Isles at UBS Arena should have extra spice on it. The […]

Add another piece of incredible history to a truly unbelievable career for the Great Eight. Alex Ovechkin scored his 30th goal of the season against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night, tying legend Mike Gartner for the most 30-goal campaigns in NHL history. Ovechkin has accomplished the feat a ridiculous 17 times, and now sits […]