Jonathan Toews had three goals and two assists, Patrick Kane added two goals and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks handed the Washington Capitals their season-high fifth consecutive loss with an 8-5 victory on Sunday.
The Washington Capitals still plan to visit the White House in honor of the franchise’s first Stanley Cup victory, but the two parties have not yet found a mutually agreeable date for the ceremony, a team source told The Washington Times.
It certainly doesn’t rise to the level of Capitals-Penguins, but Washington can’t sleep on the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are third place in the division and making what might be their last playoff push with their current roster.
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan expects to begin contract extension talks with Jakub Vrana’s camp sometime during January, and he is comfortable with giving the winger a long-term deal.
Nicklas Backstrom scored in the third period after missing a game, helping the Washington Capitals win their 14th straight over the Boston Bruins with a 4-2 victory Thursday night.
The six teams that hired a new coach over the summer are all doing well — certainly when compared to the five that have dumped coaches already the season. Those clubs are a combined 47-60-11 since making those moves.
After his first three-point performance in a regular season game, Jakub Vrana, the Washington Capitals’ youngest forward, won’t tap the brakes on his work ethic.
Jakub Vrana set up the Washington Capitals’ first goal, then scored twice in the second period to lead them to beat the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday at Capital One Arena.
The Washington Capitals lead the Metropolitan Division at the halfway mark of the season. Looking ahead to the second half, some Capitals players think their biggest goal should be to play more consistently.
After a franchise-record 12-game losing streak, the Anaheim Ducks are rolling behind John Gibson and bunch of new faces.
An ice sculpture competition, games, and food truck refreshments are highlighting an upcoming Winter Fest in Concord.
HOCKEY
Thatcher Demko was nervous before stepping on the ice.
Led by Sam Bennett, it was long-awaited and much-needed big night for the Flames' secondary scorers.
Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan did not like his team's effort in a loss to San Jose earlier this week. A parade to the penalty box in the first period did not lift his mood.
The deadline for retired players to opt in to the $18.9 million settlement of the concussion lawsuit against the NHL has been extended.
Josh Bailey and Cal Clutterbuck scored third-period goals, Thomas Greiss made 19 saves and the New York Islanders beat the Capitals 2-0 on Friday night in Barry Trotz's return to Washington to move into first place in the Metropolitan Division.
After their worst stretch of the season, the Ottawa Senators are beginning to play some of their best hockey.
Barry Trotz returned to his old home arena to face the team he coached to the Stanley Cup. He left with his new team in first place.
Carey Price was terrific for the Montreal Canadiens on a night his team was outplayed for much of the game and outshot by the Columbus Blue Jackets. That's how it happens sometimes when things are going right.
Vincent Trochek's return gave the Florida Panthers the spark they desperately needed.
Vincent Trocheck returned to the Florida Panthers' lineup Friday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing nearly two months.
Nashville Predators forward Ryan Johansen has received a two-game suspension without pay for high-sticking Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele.
Patrik Berglund tells Sweden's Hockeypuls.se he feels at peace and has no regrets after abruptly ending his hockey career by walking away from the Buffalo Sabres a little over two months into the season.
All-Star goaltender Braden Holtby is expected to start for the Washington Capitals on Friday night against the New York Islanders after missing two games with an eye injury.
BASEBALL
It took Jack Campbell nearly nine years to make his first start in Dallas. Turns out, the wait was well worth it for the Los Angeles Kings' goalie.
Connor Hellebuyck delivered the dominant performance he needed with backup Laurent Brossoit nipping at his net.
Burdened with a franchise-record losing streak, the Anaheim Ducks got a spark after a roster makeover. The Minnesota Wild were left reeling after the trade of a popular teammate.
