Capitals rout Penguins 6-1 in Crosby's returnGarnet Hathaway scored his third goal in two games, Alex Ovechkin added two assists and the Washington Capitals spoiled Sidney Crosby’s return, routing the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1.
Fucale posts shutout in NHL debut, Capitals blank Red WingsZach Fucale became the first goaltender in Capitals history to post a shutout in his NHL debut, stopping 21 shots as Washington beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0.
Hall of a trade: Deadline acquisitions are difference-makersTrade deadline acquisitions are already paying big dividends for teams that have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs.
Capitals beat Flyers in overtime, Penguins win East DivisionConor Sheary scored the overtime winner and the short-handed Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 to guarantee they’ll open the playoffs at home.
NHL fines Rangers $250K for criticizing player safety callThe New York Rangers have been fined $250,000 by the NHL for criticizing head of player safety George Parros.
Ovechkin scores 2, Capitals beat Flyers 6-3Alex Ovechkin scored twice to move within one goal of Marcel Dionne for fifth place on the NHL’s career goals list as the Washington Capitals downed the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Mantha shines in debut, Ovechkin scores as Caps rout FlyersAnthony Mantha had a two points in his Washington debut, Alex Ovechkin scored the 728th goal of his NHL career and the Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1.
Lightning and Maple Leafs among NHL trade deadline winnersThe defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning went into the NHL trade deadline without much money to make a move.
Divisional arms races heat up at NHL trade deadlineAll divisional play through the first two rounds of the playoffs made a major impact at the NHL trade deadline.
No cap crunch for Capitals, who land Mantha at deadlineThe Washington Capitals have made a blockbuster deal to acquire Anthony Mantha from the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL's trade deadline.
