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Former Capitals assistant Scott Arniel says Alex Ovechkin ‘came by the bench and gave me the biggest smirk’ after scoring 889th career goal against Jets
11h · Ian OlandAlex Ovechkin is known to troll former teammates and give certain looks to former coaches.
commentsPlayers:Chris Patrick’s great relationship with Spencer Carbery dates back to their time in Hershey: ‘He can be honest with me. I can be honest with him.’
15h · Austen BundyChris Patrick and Spencer Carbery are in their first NHL season working together as general manager and head coach, and to great results.
Cole Hutson helps send Boston University to Frozen Four with ridiculous bad-angle snipe
15h · Chris CerulloCole Hutson continued his domination of this year’s NCAA Tournament, notching two points (1g, 1a) in Boston University’s 3-2 overtime win over Cornell on Saturday.
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Ryan Chesley now on contract watch after Minnesota eliminated from NCAA Tournament
16h · Chris CerulloCapitals prospect Ryan Chesley saw his NCAA Tournament end early when Massachusetts knocked the Golden Gophers out in a first-round upset, Thursday.
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19h · Katie AdlerThe Washington Capitals brought in a host of new players this offseason, and several of them have made plans to stick around.
Players:Capitals GM Chris Patrick says Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s goals record ‘wasn’t really ever on my radar’
21h · Austen BundyChris Patrick may have a front-row seat to Alex Ovechkin’s goals record chase, but that still doesn’t make what’s happening right now easy to process.
Players:Terik Parascak records three points and scores overtime game-winner in Prince George Cougars’ comeback playoff victory
21h · Chris CerulloCapitals prospect Terik Parascak was the overtime playoff hero for the WHL’s Prince George Cougars on Friday night.
Ijamsville, MD family creates goal counter in backyard as Alex Ovechkin nears all-time record
23h · Ian OlandAs Alex Ovechkin continues his march toward history, the Washington Capitals are honoring their captain with countdown clocks, yard signs, and a literal goal throne.
Players:NHL’s rat king Brad Marchand sends rats flying after assisting on OTGWG in Panthers’ debut
Mar 29 · Chris CerulloBrad Marchand played his first game with the Florida Panthers on Friday night.
Players:Ryan Leonard scores 30th goal of season in Boston College’s first-round NCAA Tournament win
Mar 28 · Chris CerulloRyan Leonard helped push top-seeded Boston College past an upset bid from Bentley University in the first round of this year’s NCAA tournament on Friday.
Players:Craig Laughlin will return to Capitals broadcast booth for Sunday’s game against Sabres
Mar 28 · Chris CerulloCraig Laughlin, the Washington Capitals’ long-time color commentator, is officially back in action.
Cole Hutson records four points and scores impressive shorthanded empty-net goal in Boston University’s first-round NCAA Tournament win
Mar 28 · Chris CerulloCole Hutson was all over the scoresheet in Boston University’s first-round victory over Ohio State, Thursday.
Players:Capitals control play but can’t control final scoreline: numbers for the morning after
Mar 28 · Chris CerulloThe Washington Capitals earned just one point on their quick two-game road trip against Western Conference competition.
After final game as rivals, Alex Ovechkin leads Capitals back onto the ice for handshake line with Marc-André Fleury: ‘It’s well-deserved for him’
Mar 28 · Katie AdlerThe Washington Capitals took time to bid farewell to Marc-André Fleury after playing the Minnesota Wild for the last time in the regular season.