Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals

40-31-11 - 4th in Metropolitan Division
Offseason keys for NHL teams, including draft, free agency Offseason keys for NHL teams, including draft, free agency

We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.

Stanley Cup playoffs 2024: Bracket, schedule, scores, news Stanley Cup playoffs 2024: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.

T. J. Oshie's top plays from this season T. J. Oshie's top plays from this season

Check out some of T. J. Oshie's best plays from this season as he looks to iron out back problems before a potential 17th season.

Oshie aims to iron out back problems before 17th season Oshie aims to iron out back problems before 17th season

Washington veteran forward T.J. Oshie, 37, didn't call it a career on Tuesday, but the Capitals winger acknowledged that he and doctors must find a solution to his chronic back problems before committing to return for a 17th season in the NHL.

2024 Stanley Cup playoffs: Takeaways from the first 33 games 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs: Takeaways from the first 33 games

The Rangers look dominant, the Canucks remind us of another recent champ, and will the hit parade continue? Plus, the real key to Stars-Knights.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin wary he 'didn't play well' in sweep Capitals' Alex Ovechkin wary he 'didn't play well' in sweep

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, 38, took the blame for his team's opening round sweep at the hands of the No. 1 seed New York Rangers on Sunday night, the first time the star winger ever went scoreless in a postseason series.

Rangers advance in NHL playoffs as Capitals go quietly Rangers advance in NHL playoffs as Capitals go quietly

Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal on the power play early in the third, and the Rangers advanced to the second round by finishing off a sweep of the Capitals with a 4-2 victory in Game 4. They'll await the Hurricanes-Islanders winner.

Jack Roslovic seals Rangers sweep with empty-net goal Jack Roslovic seals Rangers sweep with empty-net goal

Jack Roslovic caps off the Rangers' night with an empty-net goal to make it 4-2, sealing the 4-0 sweep vs. the Capitals.

Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs

— Not playing their best hockey against an opponent full of desperation, the New York Rangers relied on a familiar recipe to move on in the NHL playoffs.

Capitals frustrated by Matt Rempe's hit on Trevor van Riemsdyk Capitals frustrated by Matt Rempe's hit on Trevor van Riemsdyk

Capitals players and coaches are frustrated with Rangers rookie Matt Rempe for his questionable hit on Trevor van Riemsdyk in Game 3 of their series on Friday night.

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Goals

    Alex Ovechkin
  • Assists

    John Carlson
  • Points

    Dylan Strome
  • Defense

    • Save Percentage

      Charlie Lindgren
    • Wins

      Charlie Lindgren