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Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender

Dec. 11, 2024 17:34 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has not missed many games during his two decades in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, and that remarkable durability is one reason why he is fast-approaching Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. The Capitals had lost 33 of their 59 games...

Tatar has goal and assist as Devils beat Capitals 3-2

Nov. 23, 2024 21:52 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Saturday night. Brenden Dillon and Dougie Hamilton also scored for New Jersey, which began the day tied for first with Carolina in the Metropolitan Division. Jake...

Goaltending questions remain as Jim Hiller begins first full season as Los Angeles Kings coach

Oct. 01, 2024 15:03 PM EDT

Los Angeles Kings Last season: 44-27-11, lost in first round of playoffs. COACH: Jim Hiller (21-12-1 in one season). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 at Buffalo. DEPARTURES: LW Pierre-Luc Dubois, RW Carl Grundstrom, LW Viktor Arvidsson, C Blake...

Capitals hope offseason changes help them return to the playoffs as Ovechkin chases Gretzky

Sep. 30, 2024 13:58 PM EDT

WASHINGTON CAPITALS Last season: 40-31-11, swept in first round of playoffs. COACH: Spencer Carbery (second NHL season, 40-31-11 in first year with Washington). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. New Jersey. ...

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty undergoing testing for lower-body injury

Sep. 26, 2024 17:02 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is undergoing further testing because of a lower-body injury he sustained in a preseason game at the Vegas Golden Knights. Doughty hurt his left leg Wednesday when he slammed into the boards while engaged with...