Minus Ovechkin, Capitals stomp Panthers as Semin nets four points in return

Alexander Semin had two goals and two assists in his return from a wrist injury and the Washington Capitals hardly missed the suspended Alex Ovechkin, beating the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory.

Backstrom has two goals, assist as Capitals win without Ovechkin

Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and an assist while Eric Fehr added a goal and an assist Monday night, leading Washington to a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Backstrom, Varlamov star in SO to help Caps thwart Habs after last-minute tie

Nicklas Backstrom scored the only shootout goal on Washington's third attempt to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

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.

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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.

Washington Capitals' Eric Fehr, left, celebrates with teammate Brooks Laich after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during first period NHL...

Montreal Canadiens' Paul Mara, left, checks Washington Capitals' Eric Fehr, center, as Canadiens goaltender Carey Price looks on during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal...