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With the help of Derek Stepan's deciding goal in the third period, the New York Rangers prevented the Washington Capitals from taking what would've been a commanding three-game lead to the series while holding court at Madison Square Garden with a 4-...

The Capitals, Kings, and Ducks all won via shutout in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday. The last time there were 3 playoff shutouts on one day came on April 22, 2010 when the Blackhawks, Sharks and Flyers each did it. It was the 1st time the Rang...

What it means: Washington's Mike Green tallied on the power play for the game winner eight minutes into overtime as the Caps knocked off the Rangers 1-0 and took a commanding 2-0 series lead. Two failed power plays for the Rangers late in the game, d...

Mike Green scored eight minutes into overtime, Braden Holtby made 24 saves for his first career playoff shutout, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 1-0 Saturday to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Blues 3, Blackhawks 1 Capitals 3, Bruins 2 (F/OT) * Bruins: one point behind Canadiens, need win Sunday vs Senators to clinch Northeast Division and 2 seed * Mike Green (WSH): 2 goals (11, 12); 3rd multi-goal game in last 3 seasons * Eric Fe...

The Washington Capitals blew a four-goal lead Saturday night before Mike Green

Mike Green scored his fifth goal in four games, Braden Holtby made 35 saves and then was perfect in the shootout, and the Washington Capitals' long, slow comeback toward a playoff spot took another big step Thursday night with a 2-1 shootout win

Alex Ovechkin scored once in regulation and again in a shootout to help the Washington Capitals rally for a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.

Victoria Matiash updates her Top 75 defenseman rankings and outlines Minnesota Wild D-men who are worth targeting for the final stretch of the season.

Victoria Matiash updates her Top 75 defensemen rankings and outlines Washington Capitals D-men who are worth targeting.

Caught between an owner's belief that the Caps can win now and a reality in which early losses have made the playoffs a long shot, GM George McPhee must decide which direction to turn for the rest of this season: Deal to win now? Or play the long game?

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2013

Point guard Maurice Jones won't play for Iowa State next season after the Cyclones lost an appeal with the NCAA over his eligibility.

Grant Sonier evaluates the five best draft classes for individual teams since 2002, noting that while Sidney Crosby may be the game's best player, the Pens' 2005 haul wasn't quite deep enough to snag the No. 1 spot.

Blog | Conversation | December 26, 2012

The Columbus Blue Jackets do not appear to be close to trading Rick Nash, according to The Columbus Dispatch. Nash has agreed to waive his no-trad clause for six teams, and none of them have improved their offer enough to make Jackets GM Scott Howson...

The Washington Capitals on Monday re-signed defenseman Mike Green to a three-year, $18.25 million contract extension.

Craig Custance writes that the Washington Capitals are facing several big questions this offseason, including whom the team will target to be its next coach.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 2012