UNIONDALE, N.Y., Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin's goal late in overtime Tuesday gave the Washington Capitals a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders, who have lost seven straight games.
TORONTO, June 12 (UPI) -- Washington winger Alex Ovechkin capped the NHL Awards Show Thursday by winning his first Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including the winner 2:28 into overtime, Tuesday to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over Columbus.
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has agreed to a 13-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Bruce Boudreau, who has served as the NHL team's interim coach since Nov. 22, on Wednesday was officially made the full-time coach of the Washington Capitals.
SUNRISE, Fla., Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin and Brian Pothier scored for the Washington Capitals Saturday, leading them to a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Jochen Hecht scored two goals and set up another Monday as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin scored twice Saturday night to help the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- The Washington Capitals -- amid a five-game losing streak -- fired Coach Glen Hanlon Thursday and named Bruce Boudreau as interim coach.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The Washington Capitals are being sued by a Russian hockey team over who has contract rights to their leading scorer.