A quick look at the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals match-up between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning. It's uncharted territory in the Alex Ovechkin era for the Caps.
One thing is certain about the Capitals’ chances to finally break free of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the Ovechkin era: they need to stay out of the penalty box.
After the Capitals' Tom Wilson is handed a 3-game suspension, the NHL Department of Player Safety should take a look inward and get back to punishing illegal hits based on the intent to injure.
For the third year in a row, the Washington Capitals will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Washington lost the last two series, but this year feels different.
After Monday night's thrilling 6-3 win, the Washington Capitals have clinched their series against the Columbus Blue Jackets and secured their spot in the second round against - who else? The Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Washington Capitals have a love-hate relationship with the Stanley Cup playoffs. Will 2018 end the pain that has plagued DC sports for 26 years?
With his decision to start Philipp Grubauer against the Penguins, Barry Trotz has made it clear that Gruby is now the Capitals' starting goalie.
The Washington Capitals took apart the Pittsburgh Penguins in Alex Ovechkin's 1,000th NHL Game to clinch a third-straight Metropolitan Division title.
For a team that's had trouble with lesser opposition, the just-finished road trip is a sign that the Washington Capitals are moving in the right direction.
Caps Out West: It’s a big week for the Washington Capitals as they take on the Anaheim Ducks, the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks.