Washington Capitals

Jun 4, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards (10) in the second period during game one of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final against the New York Rangers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Richards will make Washington Capitals debut against Buffalo Sabres

Alex Ovechkin, Petr Mrazek, Tyson Barrie named 3 NHL stars of the week

Alex Ovechkin gets congratulated by NHL stars on 500th goal

Alex Ovechkin becomes fifth fastest player to score 500 goals (Video)

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Dec 31, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals during the second period at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Johansson suspended two games for check to head of Thomas Hickey

Evgeni Malkin has zero chill about Alex Ovechkin’s backchecking

Dec 31, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (90) skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals during the second period at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Johansson will have disciplinary hearing for hit to head

Sep 22, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards (10) looks to pass during the third period against the against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals sign free agent center Mike Richards

Feb 12, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (33) during the second period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Trade Rumors: Capitals have interest in Dustin Byfuglien

Oct 8, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) during the game against the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NHL Awards watch: Karlsson, Holtby, Kane favorites

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Feb 1, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the second period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Capitals 2015-16 NHL Preview

Apr 20, 2015; Saint Paul, MN, USA; St. Louis Blues forward T.J. Oshie (74) shoots during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Trade: Capitals acquire T.J. Oshie from Blues

Dec 27, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp (10) reacts after scoring a goal during the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center. The Blackhawks won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Trade Rumors: Blackhawks looking to deal Patrick Sharp to Capitals?

May 8, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal against the Washington Capitals with New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi (5) New York Rangers right wing Martin St. Louis (26) and New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) during the third period of game five of the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Derek Stepan wins Game 7 and series for New York Rangers (Video)

May 13, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers right wing Kevin Hayes (13) celebrates his goal against the Washington Capitals with New York Rangers defenseman Keith Yandle (93) and New York Rangers center J.T. Miller (10) during the second period of game seven of the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals vs Rangers, Game 7: Full video highlights

May 2, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the third period in game two of the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers defeated the Capitals 3 - 2. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Ovechkin guaranteed win, scores 1st in Game 7 (Video)

Feb 19, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) listens to Capitals assistant coach Todd Reirden during a timeout against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Playoffs 2015: Alex Ovechkin guarantees Game 7 victory

May 2, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the third period in game two of the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers defeated the Capitals 3 - 2. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Ovechkin scores from his knees against Henrik Lundqvist (Video)

Dec 27, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2: Capitals vs Rangers

Jun 13, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings players celebrate after defeating the New York Rangers in game five of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

New York Rangers stop tweeting capital letters in lead up to Capitals game

Apr 27, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) celebrates with Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) and Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders in the second period in game seven of the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Playoffs 2015, Updated Bracket: Capitals eliminate Islanders

Apr 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Islanders center Anders Lee (27) chases after the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Playoffs 2015, Capitals vs Islanders Game 7 live stream: Watch online

Apr 15, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals fans sit in the stands in the final minute of the third period against the New York Islanders in game one of the first round of the the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Islanders won 4-1, and lead the series 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Playoffs 2015, Capitals vs Islanders Game 5 Live Stream: Watch online

Apr 15, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals fans sit in the stands in the final minute of the third period against the New York Islanders in game one of the first round of the the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Islanders won 4-1, and lead the series 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals fans write letter to Isles after being harassed

Apr 17, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders in the second period in game two of the first round of the the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals vs. Islanders Game 2: Full video highlights

Apr 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Islanders center Anders Lee (27) chases after the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

NHL playoffs preview: Islanders vs Capitals

Lionel Messi hangs out with Alex Ovechkin, Robert Griffin III (Photo)