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'Struggling' Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers
Read full article: 'Struggling' Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the RangersAlex Ovechkin has just one shot on goal through two games of the Washington Capitals’ first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, which they trail 2-0.
Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs
Read full article: Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffsDefenses around the NHL playoffs have been depleted by existing and new injuries, from Tampa Bay’s Mikhail Sergachev and Colorado’s Samuel Girard being out long term to Carolina’s Brett Pesce going down Monday night and Washington being down to minor leaguers to fill its many voids.
Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals' John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1,000 NHL games
Read full article: Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals' John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1,000 NHL gamesWashington Capitals defenseman John Carlson has reached the 1,000 NHL games milestone, and pop singer Vanessa Carlton took part in the celebration.
Alex Ovechkin is on his longest goal-scoring streak in years. Talk of the Gretzky record is back
Read full article: Alex Ovechkin is on his longest goal-scoring streak in years. Talk of the Gretzky record is backAlex Ovechkin has scored a goal in five consecutive games to make it his longest streak in nearly three years.
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Capitals beat Flyers in overtime, Penguins win East Division
Read full article: 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.