Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals
Members of the Washington Capitals celebrate with Nicklas Backstrom (19) of Sweden after Backstrom scored against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of game five of the Eastern Conference quarter finals at the Verizon Center in Washington on April 19, 2008. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
Latest Headlines
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Calgary Flames forward Rene Bourque has been suspended for five games, the NHL said Wednesday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom scored in the first period Tuesday and the Washington Capitals cruised to a 4-1 win over Nashville.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Dennis Wideman recorded the first hat trick of his seven-year career Friday, lifting the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over Toronto.
OTTAWA, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin put Washington in front during a four-goal third period Wednesday and the Capitals went on to down Ottawa 5-3.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Brooks Laich scored with 12 seconds left in overtime Saturday, handing the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over Ottawa.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Matt D'Agostini scored the go-ahead goal Tuesday and St. Louis spoiled the coaching debut of Dale Hunter with a 2-1 victory over Washington.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Jason Chimera's second goal of the game Wednesday, coming 1:52 into overtime, gave the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over Winnipeg.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- David Clarkson's goal in the fourth round of a shootout Saturday boosted the New Jersey Devils over Washington 3-2.
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Backup goaltender Michal Neuvirth allowed an early score and then blanked Carolina the rest of the way Friday in leading Washington past the Hurricanes 5-1.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Mike Green and Mathieu Perreault each tallied two goals Saturday and the undefeated Washington Capitals pounded the previously unbeaten Detroit Red Wings 7-1.
