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Capitals Trade Brenden Dillon to Winnipeg Jets
Washington gets two second-round draft picks in return for the left-handed defenseman.
UPDATE: Seattle Kraken Select Vitek Vanecek in Expansion Draft
The Caps lose one of their homegrown netminders elevated by his strong 2020 performance
Washington Capitals Final Expansion Draft Protected List Revealed
All 30 protected lists were made public Sunday morning, so let’s see which Caps made the cut and which ones have been left exposed to Seattle.
Facing Elimination, the Washington Capitals Insist “It’s Not Over” Yet
Down 3-1 in the first round to the Boston Bruins, the Washington Capitals vow they can still save their season.
Capitals vs. Bruins Game 4 Recap: Boston Takes 3-1 Series Lead With Decisive 4-1 Win
Ilya Samsonov was the only bright spot in Washington’s lackluster effort in Game 4 loss at TD Garden
Capitals vs. Bruins Game 3 Recap: Craig Smith Silences Caps
In the second overtime Craig Smith scored the winner to secure a 3 to 2 Boston win.
Once an Afterthought, Craig Anderson is Keeping the Capitals’ Playoff Hopes Alive
Pressed into emergency action for the Capitals in the playoffs, veteran goalie Craig Anderson is putting on a performance few could have expected.
Capitals vs. Bruins Game 2 Recap: Bruins Tie Series With 4-3 OT Win
Garnet Hathaway two-goal game not enough as Boston ties series at 1-1 with an OT victory.
Tom Wilson Finds a Way to Rebut His Critics: Lead the Capitals to Victory
Tom Wilson let his play do the talking in Game 1 of the Caps’ first-round series against the Bruins
Capitals vs. Bruins Game 1 Recap: Caps Take the First, 3-2 (OT)
A physical, event-filled, and very playoff Game 1 needed extra time and Dowd ensured it was a win
Capitals vs Flyers Recap: Caps Finish Season Series Against Flyers With 2-1 OT Win
A depleted Caps lineup forces overtime and a Conor Sheary OT tally wins it, but T.J. Oshie misses the third period due to injury.
Capitals vs. Rangers Recap: New York Neutered By Synergy of Size and Skill
T.J. Oshie’s emotion filled three goal game powers Washington to a 4 to 2 victory.
Capitals vs. Rangers Recap: The Youth Were Served in Washington Win
A shorthanded veteran Capitals squad defeated the Rangers 6 to 3 in New York.
Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Pittsburgh Plows Caps
Two Bryan Rust goals power the Penguins to a 3 to 0 victory over Washington.
Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Pens Grab 5-4 OT Win
Pittsburgh wins in extra time but both teams clinch 2021 NHL Postseason berth with one point apiece.
Capitals @ Islanders Recap: Caps Take Two Points In 1-0 Shootout Win
A goaltending battle ends in an Ilya Samsonov shutout to give Washington a 1-0 victory, taking the first of three consecutive matchups between the Caps and Isles.
Capitals @ Bruins Recap: Bruins Best Caps 6-3
Mantha scores again but Boston scores four unanswered to cement 6-3 win over Washington.
Capitals vs Flyers Recap: Caps Storm Past Flyers In 6-1 Win
Anthony Mantha scores in his Caps debut and Alex Ovechkin scores goal number 728 in a lopsided Washington win.
Capitals Acquire Anthony Mantha from Red Wings for Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, and Picks
The Washington Capitals send Vrana, Panik, first-round pick, and second-round pick to Detroit in exchange for Mantha.
Capitals Acquire Michael Raffl from Philadelphia
The Capitals have sent a 2021 fifth-round draft pick to Philadelphia in exchange for the 32-year-old winger.
Capitals Trade Jonas Siegenthaler
Washington sends Siegenthaler to New Jersey for 2021 third-round draft pick.
Capitals @ Sabres Recap: Caps Best Sabres 4-3
Alex Ovechkin scores career goal 727, the blueline contributes two, and Jakub Vrana breaks his slump in 4-3 win.
Capitals vs. Bruins Recap: A Shorty Wins It For Boston
Brad Marchand’s shorthanded goal was the game winner in Boston’s 4-2 triumph over Washington.
Capitals @ Islanders Recap: New York Wins 1-0 In Low-Scoring Affair
Vitek Vanecek put up one heck of a fight, but Semyon Varlamov and the Isles shut out the Capitals.
Capitals vs. Devils Recap: Overtime Orlov Ends It
The Capitals defeated the Devils 2 to 1 in overtime.
Capitals vs. Islanders Recap: Washington Falls in New York
A Mat Barzal hat trick powers the Islanders to an 8 to 4 win over Washington.
Capitals vs. Rangers Recap: Matinee Melee Ends In 5-4 Caps Victory
Tom Wilson scored twice and Alex Ovechkin scored career goal 724 in this afternoon’s chaotic matchup with a seven-goal third period.
Capitals vs. Devils Recap: Caps Cast Out Devils In 4-3 Win
A trio of Russian goal scorers powers Washington past New Jersey for the Caps’ fifth-straight victory over the Devils this season.
Capitals vs. Sabres Recap: Big Backstrom Business Beats Buffalo
Backstrom’s big night leads the Capitals to a 6 to 0 win in Buffalo.
Capitals vs. Devils Recap: Vrana’s OT Goal Saves Caps from Embarrassing Loss
The Caps jump up three, then blow a three-goal lead, and salvage in OT. Good times.
Capitals @ Flyers Recap: Caps Defeat Flyers 3-1
Ovechkin scores number 714, Samsonov shines, and Nick Jensen scores a goal in 3-1 Washington victory.
Tom Wilson Suspended Seven Games
Wilson will be eligible to return to the lineup on March 20 against the Rangers.