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Early Playoff Exit Could Have The Washington Capitals Shopping For A Goaltender
The Washington Capitals have failed to advance past the opening round of the playoffs since 2018, and now the team might need to look for a reliable starting goaltender.
Panthers Advance to Second Round After Beating Capitals in Six Games
The Florida Panthers have won a playoff series for the first time since 1996 after beating the Washington Capitals in six games.
Stanley Cup Playoff Storylines: May 13, 2022
Can New York, Dallas and Washington stave off elimination and force Game 7? Will injuries be a factor for the Pittsburgh Penguins? Friday's games will be heated, and it's time to look at the day ahead.
Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NHL, May 11
The Florida Panthers head home, having evened the series with the Washington Capitals at two games. Can the Eastern Conference favorites come out on top?
Stanley Cup Playoff Storylines: May 9, 2022
We could see the first elimination of the Stanley Cup playoffs, but will the Predators find a way to extend the series? That, and the potential for three others teams to take a 3-1 series lead, highlight the upcoming slate of action.
Florida Panthers in Danger of Falling Into Presidents' Trophy Curse
The Panthers are now on Gut-Check Time. Two more losses, and they’ll once again be in a very bad place. It's not over, but they need to turn the page, and quickly.
Stanley Cup Playoff Storylines: May 7, 2022
Three teams will take a series lead after tonight, while one is hoping to just avoid going down 3-0. Here's what you need to know ahead of today's Stanley Cup playoff matchups.
Stanley Cup Playoff Storylines: May 5, 2022
Pittsburgh's goalie situation is getting interesting, Florida needs to shake off the nerves, the Predators are in a tough spot early and the Stars need to wake up the offense. The fourth day of the Stanley Cup playoffs are going to be a doozy.
THN Now: A Mixed Bag of Everything
Mike Stephens looks back at a crazy night of action on the second day of the Stanley Cup playoffs, including a triple-overtime affair, a major blowout, a one-goal game and a tight night in Florida. He also previews all of Wednesday's matchups.
Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Playoff Fantasy and Betting Preview
The regular season is done and the playoff seeds are set, but the fantasy season is far from over. Jason Chen looks at the best bets for every Eastern Conference team and which players will help you win your playoff pool.
Four Players Who Could Still Reach 50 Goals
We've already seen three 50-goal scorers in the NHL, with another four players close to it. Here's a look at the players most likely to hit 50 goals before the season comes to an end.
Is This Zdeno Chara's Last Ride?
With the New York Islanders eliminated from playoff contention, will Zdeno Chara call it a career at season's end?
Washington Capitals Goaltending Could Have a Different Look Next Season
For the past two seasons, the Washington Capitals have relied on the goaltending tandem of Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek. But will that change next year?
Milestone Watch: Five NHLers About to Hit New Highs
Fans have witnessed a staggering amount of major milestones this season, with players seemingly reaching new historical heights with each passing game. There might be a few more in short order, too.
If the Stanley Cup Playoffs Began Today...
If the NHL regular season came to an end today, there'd be no shortage of exciting playoff battles. Let's take a look at a few of the series' that would produce tremendous action.
Capitals Acquire Johan Larsson from Coyotes for 2023 Draft Pick
The Washington Capitals have acquired Johan Larsson from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2023 draft.
Capitals Re-Acquire Marcus Johnasson from Seattle
The Capitals brought in a familiar face on Monday, acquiring forward Marcus Johansson from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Daniel Sprong and multiple draft picks.
Top 5 Goals from Alex Ovechkin's Career
The Great 8 is one of the greatest goal-scorers to ever play in the NHL. These are five of his best.
Screen Shots: Golden Knights, Bobrovsky's Success Capitals Goaltending,
It’s time for another Screen Shots column, in which Adam Proteau looks at the Vegas Golden Knights' struggles, Sergei Bobrovsky's great play and Washington's goaltending situation ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
The Hockey News Podcast: What Would it Take for a Goalie to be the NHL MVP?
What will Patrik Laine's next contract look like? Where will Marc-Andre Fleury land? Can Vegas win the Cup? Can Shesterkin win the Hart Trophy? All that and more in this week's edition of The Hockey News Podcast.
NHL Three Stars: Swayman, Vanecek, Schmaltz Steal the Show
A pair of young goaltenders and a dynamic scoring forward from Arizona headlines Adam Proteau's three stars from the past week in the NHL.
Capitals, Hurricanes to Play Stadium Series Game in 2023
The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Washington Capitals in a Stadium Series game next February.
Capitals Sign Top CHL Free Agent Rybinski
The Washington Capitals have signed top CHL free agent Henry Rybinski to an entry-level contract.
Alex Ovechkin Responds to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin addressed the Russian attack on Ukraine for the first time publicly, calling it a "hard situation."