Capitals Alex Ovechkin in Washington
Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin is seen during the Capitals' first round playoff game against the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center in Washington, April 13, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
Latest Headlines
Kari Lehtonen turned aside 25-of-26 shots Saturday, carrying the Dallas Stars to their first victory of the season, 2-1 over Washington.
Sven Grabovski and Alex Ovechkin scored in the shootout Thursday, finishing off a Washington comeback that gave the Capitals a 5-4 win over Calgary.
UPI Almanac for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was voted to the 2012-13 NHL All-Star team at left and right wing, the second player honored at multiple positions.
Washington's Alex Ovechkin collected his third Hart Trophy, which is symbolic of being the NHL's Most Valuable Player.
Paul MacLean of the Ottawa Senators Friday was named as the winner of the Jack Adams Award, which goes annually to the NHL's coach of the year.
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 shots and Derick Brassard scored Sunday, keeping the New York Rangers alive in the playoffs with a 1-0 decision over Washington.
Mike Ribeiro scored 9:24 into overtime Friday to give Washington a pivotal 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers.
Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, Washington's Alex Ovechkin and the New York Islanders' John Tavares were named finalists for the NHL's Most Valuable Player honor.
Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal touched off a big second period Thursday that launched Washington to a 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers.
Quotes
United Press International
United Press International
United Press International
