Alex Ovechkin scored his 929th NHL goal, Ryan Leonard scored twice and Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas each had a goal and an assist for the Capitals (41-30-9), who have won three of four. Cole Hutson had two assists, and Logan Thompson made nine saves.

The Washington Capitals (41-30-9) remain alive in the playoff race for now. They got the job done with a 6-3 […]

The NHL playoff field could grow from nine to 14 during the league's 15-game schedule Saturday. Here's a look at the latest playoff bracket:

Washington must string together some victories to get back to the playoffs. Plus, updated projections after Tuesday's 11 games.

The New York Rangers are playing arguably their best hockey of the season down the stretch in what is a non-playoff campaign. They have won five out of their la

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists and Dawson Mercer scored twice as the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night. Hughes scored his first goal for the Devils 9:10 into the second period on a wrist shot,

TORONTO -- The Washington Capitals gained ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 4-0 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.

Patrick Kane reached the 1,300-point mark and Todd McLellan won for the first time as Detroit's coach in the Red Wings' 4-2 victory over Washington on Sunday.

Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists and Dawson Mercer scored twice as the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.