Capitals

Washington takes a two-goal lead after a dominating first period but fails in its bid to win consecutive games for the first time in nearly a month. … [Read more...] about Capitals’ fast start leads to agonizing finish in loss to Senators

Happy New Year to our readers far and wide! Sometimes a matchup with the Capitals and Senators can have the intense Canada – US rivalry feel to it, and rightfully so. And heck, why not, right when the Spengler Cup and World Junior Championships happen. Today’s edition of NHL Predictions, presented by us here at Last Word On Hockey is between the capital cities of Canada and the … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day NHL Predictions with Washington Capitals at Ottawa Senators

MacKinnon became the third player in franchise history to reach 400 goals and first to score them all for the Avalanche. … [Read more...] about MacKinnon scores 400th goal and Nichushkin nets hat trick as Avalanche rout Blues 6-1

The New York Rangers take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RANGERS (19-17-5) at CAPITALS (20-14-5) 12:30 p.m. ET;… … [Read more...] about Projected Lineups for Rangers vs. Capitals – 12/31/25

Washington Capitals defense prospect Cole Hutson and Detroit Red Wings prospect Max Plante are both dealing with day-to-day injuries with Team USA at the 2026 World Junior Championship per NHL.com’s Mike Morreale. Hutson was injuried when a stray puck hit him in the back of the head in Saturday’s game against Switzerland. It was a scary moment that ended with Hutson being … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Hutson, Plante, Sherwood, Leddy