Carter's potential starting to show for Flyers; depleted Caps calling for back-ups

Here's how high we were on Jeff Carter before his rookie NHL season in 2005-06. We picked him for the Calder Trophy ahead of the likes of Sidney Crosb...

Ovechkin nets hat trick, notches assist as Caps rebound to drop Thrashers

Alex Ovechkin had his sixth career hat trick and added an assist to help the Washington Capitals end a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Wednesday night.

Thrashers-Capitals Preview

Thrashers-Capitals Preview

Caps score three third-period goals but can't beat Wild

Cal Clutterbuck's first two NHL goals gave Minnesota a badly needed offensive boost and sparked the Wild, who hung on against the injury-depleted and travel-weary Capitals for a 4-3 victory.

Parise's shootout goal stands up as Devils stop skid

Zach Parise scored the only goal in the shootout, Scott Clemmensen stopped all three Washington shooters and the New Jersey Devils ended a four-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Capitals on Saturday night.

Johnson's solid play in net helps Capitals dispatch Rangers

Brent Johnson had 28 saves, including a pivotal stop on a penalty shot in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 3-1 Saturday night to remain unbeaten at home.

Gordon completes Capitals' comeback win vs. Malkin, Penguins

Boyd Gordon scored a delayed goal in the third period to complete Washington's four-goal comeback and the Capitals shook off three Pittsburgh power-play goals and another big night against them by Evgeni Malkin to rally for a 4-3 victory.

Capitals 3, Devils 2

Capitals 3, Devils 2

Capitals 4, Bruins 3

Capitals 4, Bruins 3

Capitals re-sign Gordon to one-year contract

The Washington Capitals re-signed forward Boyd Gordon to a one-year contract on Friday.

Ovechkin passes single-season mark as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive

Alexander Ovechkin broke Luc Robitaille's single-season NHL record for most goals by a left winger with his 64th and 65th scores to lead the Capitals to a 4-1 victory over the Lightning.

Ovechkin nets club-best 61st goal; Caps stay two points below cutoff with SO win

Viktor Kozlov scored in the third round of the shootout to lead the Capitals past the Hurricanes 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Ovechkin Continues Dominant Season

...Mike Green contributed two assists and seven shots on goal, as Washington beat Atlanta 5-3. Boyd Gordon rounded out the scoring for the Caps with an empty-netter. The Thrashers focused all of...

Ovechkin nets goals 59, 60 as Caps withstand 2-goal hole vs. Thrashers

Capitals 5, Thrashers 3

Pittsburgh Penquins' Sidney Crosby, left, celebrates after a goal as Washington Capitals' Boyd Gordon, right, skates by during second period NHL hockey action at the Verizon Center in Washington, Sunday...