Thompson, whom the Capitals acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights during the offseason, was a potential Vezina finalist before this recent cold streak. He was also one of the mai

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals will host Fan Appreciation Week presented by Bud Light from Monday, April 7 through Sunday, April 13. Fan Appreciation Week presented by Bud Light is a longstanding Capitals tradition which recognizes fans for their loyalty and support throughout the season. Highlights include:

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield will not face any supplemental discipline from the NHL Department of Player Safety for his takedown of Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael on Wednesday.

The remaining Bruins games might not mean much to some. But for others like Fabian Lysell, it provides a chance to prove he can be part of the future.

As the minutes ticked away between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals, the Hurricanes were running away with an important victory. A win over the C

McIlrath, the Capitals’ 6-foot-5, 232-pound defenseman used his reach advantage early to pull Viel’s helmet off. But despite giving way three inches and 19 pounds, Viel got inside and eventually separated McIlrath from his headwear too.

Ryan Leonard of the Washington Capitals was named one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award on Thursday. Minnesota Wild defenseman prospect Zeev Buium and Tampa Bay Lightning forward prospect Isaac Howard are also finalists.

Leonard was sitting with his Boston College teammates Monday when he received a text with a dinner invitation from Alex Ovechkin. Was it real?

Logan Thompson left the Washington Capitals’ game at the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night with what the team said was an upper-body injury.The Capitals called Thompson doubtful to return. Charlie Lindgren took over in net to start the second period,