Tough matchups await reeling Blues this week
Sports columnists Ben Frederickson and Jeff Gordon break down the Blues’ tailspin and sort out where the blame should fall. It’s not just on the… Read More »Tough matchups await reeling Blues this week
Washington Capitals
Ovechkin scores no. 787, but the Capitals lost to the Coyotes
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 787th goal to pass Gordie Howe for the most with one team in NHL history, but the Washington Capitals… Read More »Ovechkin scores no. 787, but the Capitals lost to the Coyotes
Golden Knights get past Capitals in OT, win fifth straight
WASHINGTON — Shea Theodore scored at 1:35 of overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights their fifth straight win, 3-2 against the Washington Capitals at… Read More »Golden Knights get past Capitals in OT, win fifth straight
Ovechkin ties Gordie Howe goals record after meeting Mr. Hockey’s son
DETROIT — When Alex Ovechkin came off the ice after warmups Thursday, Mark Howe was waiting for him. The son of the late Gordie Howe… Read More »Ovechkin ties Gordie Howe goals record after meeting Mr. Hockey’s son
Brown likely out rest of season for Capitals after ACL surgery
WASHINGTON — Connor Brown is expected to be out the rest of the regular season after the Washington Capitals forward had surgery to reconstruct a… Read More »Brown likely out rest of season for Capitals after ACL surgery
Ovechkin of Capitals scores 786th goal, ties Howe for most with one team
Alex Ovechkin tied the NHL record for most goals with one team with 786 when he scored for the Washington Capitals against the Detroit Red… Read More »Ovechkin of Capitals scores 786th goal, ties Howe for most with one team
Oshie out indefinitely with a lower-body injury for the Capitals
TJ Oshie is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, further depleting the Washington Capitals’ forward depth. Oshie and defenseman John Carlson, who is day to… Read More »Oshie out indefinitely with a lower-body injury for the Capitals
Wilson, Backstrom skate for Capitals, first time since each had surgery
ARLINGTON, Va. — Tom Wilson and Nicklas Backstrom skated for about 10 minutes before the Washington Capitals practiced Wednesday, each forward taking the next small… Read More »Wilson, Backstrom skate for Capitals, first time since each had surgery
Capitals score six, end Devils winning streak at three
NEWARK, NJ — Alex Ovechkin scored during a four-goal second period for the Washington Capitals, who defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-3 at Prudential Center… Read More »Capitals score six, end Devils winning streak at three
Oct. 5: NHL Preseason Roundup
David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists for the Boston Bruins in his preseason debut, a 5-4 win against the New York Rangers at… Read More »Oct. 5: NHL Preseason Roundup