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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 […]

The Washington Capitals are in dire need of a boost as they hang around the edges of the playoff picture. Soon, they will receive that boost in the form of Tom Wilson and Nicklas Backstrom. Wilson, a notorious pest, has missed time for the Capitals this season due to a torn ACL. Backstrom also missed […]

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin recently passed Gordie Howe on the all-time goal-scoring leaderboard. For one former teammate, this news is not surprising in the least. Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana is preparing to return to the ice after missing time for personal reasons. However, he took a moment to speak about the accomplishment […]

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin tied Gordie Howe earlier in the night on Friday. Now, he has surpassed Mr. Hockey and firmly has his sights set on Wayne Gretzky himself. Ovechkin netted his 802 career goal Friday night in a victory over the Winnipeg Jets. This moves him into sole possession of second place in […]

After a four-game goal drought, Alex Ovechkin got back on track Friday night against the Winnipeg Jets. The Washington Capitals star officially moved into second all-time with Gordie Howe, scoring his 801st goal, sniping a shot late in the first period past Jets netminder David Rittich. Take a look, via Sportsnet: Newest member of the […]

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin will have to wait for at least one more game before trying to tie Gordie Howe for the No. 2 spot on the all-time NHL goals-scored list after failing to find the back of the net in Thursday night’s 3-2 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators on the road. However, […]

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is making everyone wait a little longer for his next goal, which would put him in a tie at the No. 2 spot on the all-time NHL goals scored with the late, great Gordie Howe, who scored 802 goals in his illustrious NHL career. Right now, Ovechkin is still sitting […]

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin netted a hat trick on Wednesday to reach the historic 800-goal plateau. However, he’s been held off the scoresheet since. But a storybook showdown awaits him. The Capitals host the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. Ovechkin currently sits one goal shy of Gordie Howe for second on the all-time leaderboard. […]

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is in pursuit of the NHL’s all-time goalscoring record. After scoring the 800th goal of his career in a hat-trick performance against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, Ovechkin made an eye-opening move indicating he’s all-in on trying to dethrone Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding record of 894 goals. Via ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, […]

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin reached an impressive milestone on Tuesday evening, becoming only the third player in NHL history to score 800 goals in his career, joining Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe. Unlike the two icons who did it with various organizations, Ovi is the first to do so with one franchise. After the […]

Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, and now, Alex Ovechkin. There used to be just two hockey players in the history of the sport who scored at least 800 goals in the NHL. And now that tiny statistical club just got bigger with the Washington Capitals superstar pulling off a hat trick Tuesday night against the Chicago […]

Welcome to the 800 Club, Alex Ovechkin. The Washington Capitals sniper has just become the third player ever in the history of the NHL to score 800 career goals in the league, and he did it in style. Ovechkin tallied a hat trick Tuesday night against the Chicago Blackhawks on the road, and there could […]

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin is still one of the National Hockey League’s premier goal scorers. As he closes in on one of the most historic goalscoring landmarks on offer, the future Hall of Famer took time to reflect. Ovechkin currently sits with 797 goals, scoring his latest against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. He […]

Alex Ovechkin saw golden opportunities for him to inch closer to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals scored record in the NHL in Wednesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, and the Washington Capitals star did not once hesitate to take advantage of them, as he scored twice on empty-net goals. However, the Flyers weren’t just going […]

The Washington Capitals are making their second-to-last stop in a current six-game road trip that will finish on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Waiting for them later tonight are the Edmonton Oilers, who are eager to avenge their recent loss to Washington. Will the Capitals score yet another victory at the expense of Edmonton? Or […]

An intense inter-conference duel is scheduled for this evening as the Washington Capitals make a long trek to the pacific northwest to take on the Seattle Kraken. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Capitals-Kraken prediction will be made. Coming into this matchup with a 10-11-3 record, the Capitals are fresh off of an […]

Alex Ovechkin remains one of the most dangerous scorers in the NHL. Historically speaking, the Washington Capitals superstar is the deadliest scorer on the road ever in the league, and he’s got the stat to back it up. After his second goal in Tuesday night’s road game against the Vancouver Canucks, The Great Eight has […]

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby and Washington Capitals scoring machine Alex Ovechkin will always be mentioned in the same sentence. Both are supremely gifted players whose careers in the NHL started at the same time, have only played for one team so far in the big leagues, and also play not only in the same […]

A pair of Eastern Conference foes with lofty aspirations for this season will go head-to-head as the Washington Capitals take on the Florida Panthers in the Sunshine State. Let’s check out our NHL odds series where our Capitals-Panthers prediction and pick will be made. Fresh off of a back-to-back meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning in […]

The legend of the Great Eight continues to grow, as Washington Capitals superstar sniper Alex Ovechkin is now the NHL’s all-time leader in career goals scored in just one uniform, replacing Detroit Red Wings great Gordie Howe on top of that statistical list. Via ESPN Stats & Info: “Alex Ovechkin scored his 787th career goal […]

Baseball witnessed Aaron Judge break Roger Maris’ record for most home runs in a single season in the American League. It also saw Albert Pujols enter the hallowed ground of the 700 home run club in 2022. Well, hockey also has history unfolding in front of its eyes, with Alex Ovechkin continuing his chase for […]

The Washington Capitals were hit with a couple of disappointing injuries over the weekend when veterans John Carlson and TJ Oshie were forced to exit in the first period against the Nashville Predators. Neither player was able to return to the game, and now, the Capitals provided a worrying injury update on Oshie. According to […]

A premier inter-conference battle will be at front and center of the hockey universe as the Washington Capitals travel to the Music City to take on the Nashville Predators. With that being said, it is time to check out our NHL odds series where our Capitals-Predators prediction and pick will be revealed. Coming off a frustrating […]

The Washington Capitals will put their mini two-game winning streak on the line as they travel to where everything is bigger in the Lone Star State as they take on the Dallas Stars. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Capitals-Stars prediction and pick will be revealed! Winners in three of their last four […]

Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov was suspended one game by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety after a high-sticking infraction during the Monday night win over the Vancouver Canucks. During the win, Kuznetsov was penalized for hitting Canucks’ defender Kyle Burroughs in the face with his stick, prompting a review of the situation from NHL […]

The Washington Capitals will open their season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who spectacularly lost their first game on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our ice-cold NHL betting series with a Capitals-Maple Leafs prediction and pick.  The Capitals finished 44-26-12 last year and endured their fourth straight first-round exit. They were 4-9 in overtime and 5-3 in […]

Washington Capitals forward TJ Oshie suffered what appears to be an upper-body injury during Wednesday’s preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings. Oshie immediately left the ice in the second period after taking a nasty hit from Red Wings center Joe Veleno. Oshie would later head to the locker room before the Capitals announced that […]