Game Recaps
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Recap: Ovechkin’s Historic 40th is the High of Low Lousy Loss
Alex Ovechkin’s 40th of the season moves him past a Wayne Gretzky record in Washington’s 7 to 6 loss to Columbus
Capitals vs. Wild Recap: Ovechkin Scores Two, Caps Lose 5-3, All is Well
The Caps cap has two, Boldy has 3 in Caps’ loss.
Capitals vs. Blues Recap: Washington’s Wild Card Wishes Wither with Regulation Loss
Washington’s 5 to 2 loss to the Blues drops their playoff berth probability below 5%
Capitals vs. Sabres Recap: Caps Complete Comeback in 5-4 Shootout Win
The Caps completed a comeback effort with a late goal from Wilson and a shootout victory.
Capitals vs. Islanders Recap: Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
Washington upsets the Islanders 5 to 1 in Belmont Park
Capitals vs. Devils Recap: New Jersey Just a Schmid Better
Akira Schmid was perfect in the shootout, denying all four Capitals skaters
Capitals @ Kings Recap: Kings Wear the Crown in 4-2 Win in LA
Rasmus Sandin got his first goal as a Cap, but a lopsided shot differential does Washington in.
Capitals vs. Sharks Recap: Supporting Cast Creates Caps Comeback
Four second period goals power Washington to a 8 to 3 win over San Jose
Capitals @ Ducks Recap: Caps Down Ducks in 3-2 Washington OT Win
The Caps win 3-2 in extra time in Anaheim, but lose Jensen and Fehervary to injuries.
Capitals @ Sabres Recap: Cozens Hatty Havoc in 7-4 Sabres Win
Defense was optional this afternoon as Dylan Cozens’ hatty powers the Sabres past the Capitals.
Capitals vs. Rangers Recap: Kuznetsov, Oshie Lead Caps to Big Win
Caps end six game losing streak with entertaining win against the Rangers
Capitals vs. Ducks Recap: Cellar Dwellers Down Sellers
Anaheim upsets Washington 4 to 2 and the Capitals lose their sixth straight.
Capitals vs. Red Wings Recap: Wings’ W Wounds Washington’s Playoff Wishes
Detroit came into town and stole a 3 to 1 regulation win over Washington
Capitals vs. Panthers Recap: Florida’s Foes Fall Flat
In a must win matchup Washington is walloped by Florida 6 to 3.
Capitals vs. Bruins Recap: Caps Beat the Boston Beast
A strong performance from Darcy Kuemper leads Washington to a 2 to 1 road victory.
Capitals @ Blue Jackets Recap: Capitals Stave Off Comeback Cannons in 4-3 OT Win
Trevor van Riemsdyk recorded the first multi-goal game of his career in Washington’s OT win over the Blue Jackets.
Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Recap: Leafs Strong Second Period Leads Them to Win
Caps lifeless third hinders comeback in away loss
Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Caps Win Back-and-Forth Game, 3-2 (SO)
Another close game between a couple of similar squads ends in a shootout victory for the good guys
Capitals @ Avalanche Recap: Avs Stave Off Caps Comeback, Win 3-2
Ovechkin scores number 811, but the Avalanche capitalize on more opportunities to grab the two points.
Capitals vs. Golden Knights Recap: In Vegas the House Wins With Ease
The Golden Knights down the Capitals 6 to 2 in Vegas.
Capitals @ Coyotes Recap: Caps School Yotes In 4-0 Win
Strome scores twice and Kuemper gets the shutout against their former team with a 4-0 win in the desert.
Capitals vs. Wild Recap: Caps Can’t Tame Wild, Fall 4-2
A back-and-forth battle at Capital One goes the Wild’s way
Capitals vs. Flyers Recap: Hart Handcuffs Caps in Consecutive Contests
Carter Hart leads the Flyers to a 3 to 1 win over Washington.
Capitals @ Flyers Recap: Flyers Defeat Caps 5-3
Nicklas Backstrom gets on the scoresheet but Travis Konecny scores thrice to lead Philly to victory.
Capitals vs Blue Jackets Recap: Kuemper Bails Out Caps Shutting Down the Cannons
With the return of Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson, Darcy Kuemper comes up big for the win.
Capitals vs. Jackets Recap: Country Roads Take the Caps to a 6-2 Victory
T.J. Oshie’s two goals lead the Caps to a win in Columbus
Capitals vs. Sabres Recap: Sabres Stave Off Caps Comeback in 5-4 OT Win
Ovechkin scores twice but Thompson’s hatty propels Buffalo to a victory in Washington.
Capitals vs. Canadiens Recap: Ovechkin’s Trick is the Star of New Year’s Eve
A nine goal offensive explosion powers the Capitals over the Canadiens in Washington, DC.
Capitals vs. Senators Recap: The Caps Steal A Point In Overtime Loss to Senators
The Caps got out to a 3-1 lead, but they gave it all back, plus one in overtime to get a point that did not feel "earned."
Capitals vs. Rangers Recap: Manhattan Made Mundane by Kuemper and Caps
Darcy Kuemper’s shutout and Washington’s secondary scoring leads the Capitals to victory in New York.