Ovechkin ejected in third period; Varlamov posts shutout

Semyon Varlamov made 25 saves for his first regular-season shutout, Alex Ovechkin scored before drawing a third-period ejection and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 Friday night.

Maple Leafs pull out SO win over Varlamov, banged-up Capitals

Phil Kessel, Niklas Hagman and a couple of good bounces helped pull the Toronto Maple Leafs out of another extended winless slide.

Capitals-Maple Leafs Preview

Capitals-Maple Leafs Preview

Cammalleri's score stands as difference after Capitals' comeback falls short

Travis Moen and Tomas Plekanec scored in a three-minute span early in the second period, Michael Cammalleri added a goal in the third, and the Montreal Canadiens withstood a furious comeback to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night.

Isles rally but Varlamov's relief effort, Clark's decider lift Caps in 11-round SO

Chris Clark scored the deciding goal in the 11th round of the shootout, and backup goalie Semyon Varlamov came on in relief and carried the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 comeback victory over the New York Islanders.

Ovie practices, sets return at 1 week

Alex Ovechkin says he was joking when he told a reporter over the weekend that he could be out more than a month.

Late penalties, Ovechkin injury sting Capitals as Jackets rally to win in OT

R.J. Umberger scored his second goal of the game on a power play 1:45 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 5-4 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday.

Streit puts away Capitals in overtime

Mark Streit scored 53 seconds into overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday night.

Capitals hold off Thrashers after taking lead with 3 goals in 88 seconds

Jeff Schultz, Matt Bradley and Chris Clark scored in an 88-second span of the second period, Semyon Varlamov stopped 22 shots and the Washington Capitals beat the Atlanta Thrashers 5-4 on Thursday night for their third straight win.

Southeast Division preview

Sean Allen looks at every Southeast Division team from a fantasy hockey perspective for the 2009-10 season.

Blackhawks 2, Capitals 1

Blackhawks 2, Capitals 1

Fantasy Forecaster: The Isles a recommended choice?!

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 22nd week of the NHL season and notes the Islanders, of all teams, have one of the most favorable schedules.

Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr, center, celebrates his goal with center Brooks Laich (21) and center Brendan Morrison, right, during the...

...goalie Ryan Miller (30) reacts after he gave up a goal to Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Washington. The...

Ovechkin, Caps putting threat behind them

PITTSBURGH -- Sad commentary on our wired world when a screwed-up teenager with angry fingers can, at least momentarily, hijack an NHL playoff series....