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DETROIT - A disappointing loss over the weekend left a sour taste in the mouth of the Detroit Red Wings, as their playoff hopes continue to wither away. With just 10 games left in the regular season, a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins could give them some light on what has been a dark season. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on FuboTV (Free Trial)The Red Wings have been unable to perform when it has mattered most. In their most recent loss, the Wings were unable to score on the lowly Philadelphia Flyers, losing 3-0 this past Saturday. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveNHL HockeyWho: Pittsburgh Penguins (36-27-10) vs. Detroit Red Wings (31-32-9)When: Tuesday, March 28Time: 7 p.m.

The NHL has delivered a first-of-its-kind alternative broadcast on Tuesday night, as the Rangers and Capitals were fully animated, which brought some mixed reviews on social media.

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The Boston Bruins are the NHL's best team in the standings, and their front office is all in after its blockbuster trade with the Washington Capitals.

The NHL-leading Boston Bruins have acquired defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals.

Alex Ovechkin has returned to the Washington Capitals after missing the past week for the death of his father in Moscow.

Pius Suter scored a pair of goals, extending his hot streak, and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 Tuesday to cap a strong road trip that has propelled them into the thick of the playoff race. Ville Husso made 26 saves and the Red Wings (27-21-8) finished 4-1-0 on their longest trip to the season. The Red Wings needed to pull this one out without captain Dylan Larkin, who received a game misconduct penalty for cross-checking T.J. Oshie at 12:43 of the first period. The Red Wings started strong, taking a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Hagg and Suter. The Capitals cut the Red Wings’ lead to 2-1 when Tom Wilson tipped in a pass from the slot on the power play at 15:57 of the first.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - After an extra day off for travel, the Detroit Red Wings return to the Eastern time zone, eyeing a return to the win column on Tuesday night, as they prepare to take on Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Red Wings were on a tear through teams from Western Canada last week, but were brought back down to Earth this past Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Like Detroit, the Capitals are on the outside of the playoff picture, looking in. This will be the third and final meeting this season between the Wings and Capitals, with the home team winning the first two matchups. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveNHL HockeyWho: Detroit Red Wings (26-21-8) vs. Washington Capitals (28-24-6)When: Tuesday, February 21Time: 7 p.m.

RALEIGH, N.C. - Two division rivals get set to take their game outside on Saturday night, as the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes do battle on the campus of North Carolina State in the NHL Stadium Series. Watch the NHL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)This will be the first warm-climate Eastern Conference outdoor game in the history of the NHL. This will be Washington’s fourth outdoor game in their history, and first since beating the Toronto Maple Leafs in Annapolis in March 2018. The rivalry between Washington and Carolina was built when Carolina started making regular appearances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. NHL Stadium SeriesWho: Washington Capitals (28-23-6) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (36-10-8)When: Saturday, February 18Time: 8 p.m.

Hockey Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek slammed the NHL for allowing Alexander Ovechkin's son to take part in All-Star Game festivities on Friday night.

The Washington Capitals say center Nicklas Backstrom and winger Tom Wilson are ready to play.

Tage Thompson finished off a hat trick by scoring in overtime to help the Buffalo Sabres beat the Washington Capitals 5-4.

Alex Ovechkin had a hat trick to lead the Washington Capitals to a 9-2 rout of the Montreal Canadiens.

Alex Ovechkin moved past Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe and into second place on the NHL’s all-time goals list Friday, scoring twice in the Washington Capitals’ 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena. The Capitals showed a video tribute in which Howe’s son, Mark, the Red Wings’ former director of pro scouting, congratulated Ovechkin. In addition to his 801 NHL regular season goals, Howe scored 174 goals during six seasons in the World Hockey Association. Ovechkin, 37, is 92 goals short of tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 goals. More: Why these two points were ‘massive’ for Red Wings

Ovechkin, for a third consecutive game, was unable to score his 801st goal and tie Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career list. Even without a goal from Ovechkin, the Capitals will take the victory on Orlov’s goal with 21.3 seconds left in 3-on-3 overtime, especially after playing without winger T.J. Oshie. Ovechkin started the rally by setting up Dowd’s first of back-to-back goals in the second period, the succession of which are the second-fastest by a player in franchise history. After the Red Wings reclaimed the lead early in the third period with Ovechkin on the ice, defenseman Erik Gustafsson scored just 70 seconds later to pull Washington even again. Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren stopped 16 of the 19 shots he faced in his eighth consecutive start.

Alex Ovechkin is one of the happiest athletes around about Lionel Messi winning the World Cup with Argentina.

The Detroit Red Wings continue to slip and slide into the holiday season, as they will try and find some success on the road on Monday night when they visit the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Capitals. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on DirecTV StreamThe Red Wings are in the midst of their worst losing streak of the season, having now lost five-straight games, one in overtime, pushing them further and further out of the playoff picture. However, Detroit collapsed in the third, as the Sens reeled off three-straight goals in the final period of regulation, handing the Red Wings a 6-3 loss. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWhat: NHL HockeyWho: Detroit Red Wings (13-11-6) vs. Washington Capitals (16-13-4)When: Monday, December 19Time: 7 p.m. ETWhere: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTV (Free trial)Check out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has become the third NHL player to score 800 career goals.

Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in Tuesday nights' 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks to surpass Wayne Gretzky's record of the most career goals on the road.

Alex Ovechkin scored in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 comeback victory against the Philadelphia Flyers and snap their four-game losing streak.

Washington Capitals forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel has been suspended for three games by the NHL for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Cal Foote.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 787th career goal to break Gordie Howe’s record for scoring with one team, but the Arizona Coyotes scored three times in the third period to rally for a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals.

Alex Ovechkin tied Gordie Howe for the most goals scored for one NHL team and Andrew Copp had a go-ahead goal with 3:50 left, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 3-1.

DETROIT – Andrew Copp scored his first goal as a Detroit Red Wings at an ideal moment, snapping a tie with 3:50 remaining in regulation to lift his team to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals at Little Caesars Arena. Ville Husso made 33 saves as the Red Wings (5-3-2) rebounded from a dreadful defensive showing Monday in an 8-3 loss at Buffalo. The Red Wings killed a tripping penalty to Michael Rasmussen with 3:33 to play. Alex Ovechkin scored his 786th career goal for the Capitals (5-5-2), tying him with Red Wings legend Gordie Howe for the most goals in NHL history with one franchise. The Red Wings appeared to take the lead on a goal by Larkin at 17:22, but it was waived off due to goaltender interference from David Perron.

The Detroit Red Wings are coming off their most disappointing loss of the season so far, and will hope and put it in the rearview mirror when they get set to host the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on DirecTV StreamIt seemed as if the Red Wings were spooked by something when they made the trip to take on the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Washington has been alright to start the season, but have struggled against some of the better teams in the NHL. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWhat: NHL HockeyWho: Washington Capitals (5-4-2) vs. Detroit Red Wings (4-3-2)When: Thursday, November 3Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports Detroit ExtraStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

David Pastrnak had a goal and three assists to help the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 in each team's season opener.

Tyler Bertuzzi and Michael Rasmussen each tallied a goal and an assist Wednesday, but the Washington Capitals snapped a tie late in the third period and defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 in a preseason game at Capital One Arena. Rasmussen put the Red Wings ahead 2-1 at 7:42 of the second period. Former Red Wing Nick Jensen tied it 13:45 of the second period with a shot from the point through traffic. Filip Zadina, Dominik Kubalik and Elmer Soderblom recorded four shots each for the Red Wings, who finished with 33 shots. More: What Givani Smith needs to show to make Red Wings roster

The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with top forward Mathew Barzal on an eight-year contract extension.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings, with a lineup consisting of only nine or 10 players projected to make the opening-night roster, struggled to generate any offensive pressure on Friday. John Carlson snapped a scoreless tie in the second period and the Washington Capitals defeated Detroit 2-0 at Little Caesars Arena. Ville Husso, making his preseason debut for the Red Wings, stopped all 16 shots he faced in 32 minutes. Carlson scored at 13:35 of the second period, skating to the net and converting a nice passing play. The Red Wings (1-2-0) visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday (8:30 p.m., no TV).

Comcast will offload its majority stake in NBC Sports Washington to Monumental Sports & Entertainment, making it the sole owner of the regional sports network.

The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $30 million, five-year contract.

The goalie carousel continues to spin even before the second day of the NHL draft begins.

Carter Verhaeghe scored the overtime winner to send the Panthers to the second round by beating the Washington Capitals 4-3 in Game 6.

Carter Verhaeghe set a Florida postseason record with a five-point night and the Florida Panthers escaped a three-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 and take a 3-2 lead in an Eastern Conference first-round series.

Though one first round series has finished in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, another could end on Wednesday night, as the New York Rangers look to get back in their series with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Atlantic Division(WC2) Washington Capitals vs. (1) Florida Panthers (Series tied 2-2)The Capitals looked poised to take the series over on Monday after a convincing victory this past Saturday. Yet, they were able to take the lead in the third period thanks to Evgeny Kuznetsov’s second of the series. Watch the NHL Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)WESTERN CONFERENCEPacific Division(WC1) Dallas Stars vs. (1) Calgary Flames (Series tied 2-2)In a series that continues to stay tight, and at the same time very exciting, the Flames and Stars return to Calgary with the series down to a best-of-three. The Rick Bowness’ coached Stars need to find that stalwart method that held the Flames to just three goals through the first three games of the series.

Sam Reinhart tied it late in regulation, Carter Verhaeghe scored his second of the game in overtime and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Game 4 to tie the first-round series.

The pressure is squarely on the Florida Panthers, New York Rangers and Calgary Flames down two games to one in their respective first-round series.

Ilya Samsonov made 29 saves as the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 6-1 in Game 3 to take a lead in their first-round playoff series.

Capitals’ goaltender Vitek Vanacek was pulled after giving up five goals on 19 shots in game two. Metropolitan Division(2) New York Rangers vs. (3) Pittsburgh Penguins (Series tied 1-1)Time: 7 p.m. Watch the NHL Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)WESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division(1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (WC2) Nashville Predators (Avalanche leads 2-0)Time: 4:30 p.m. The Stars ended up only putting 23 shots on goal, with the very talented Flames beind held to just 29. Oettinger earned his first playoff shutout in just his second career start in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Russia has been removed as host of the 2023 world championship in men’s ice hockey.

Alex Ovechkin left the Washington Capitals’ game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night after crashing hard into the boards and was ruled out with what the team called an upper-body injury.

Alex Ovechkin left the Washington Capitals’ game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night after crashing hard into the boards and was ruled out with what the team called an upper-body injury. Ovechkin tripped over goaltender Erik Kallgren’s stick on a breakaway and went left shoulder first into the boards. Washington's longtime captain yelled at officials about no penalty being called on the play before leaving the ice and going directly down the tunnel.

Following their quick trip through Florida, the Detroit Red Wings come back home for the last time for the 2021-22 season, hoping to give the hometown crowd something to cheer for as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday afternoon. However, the loss on Thursday marks the third in the last four for the Wings, and are 4-6-1 here in the month of April. The Wings and Penguins split the first two meetings of the season in the Steel City, with Detroit winning in overtime in January, before Pittsburgh hammered the Red Wings 11-2 last month. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWhat: NHL HockeyWho: Pittsburgh Penguins (44-23-11) vs. Detroit Red Wings (30-38-10)When: Saturday, April 23Time: 12:30 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports Detroit, NHL NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association has decided to break off talks with the rival Premier Hockey Federation.

Lars Eller had a goal and an assist to help the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 for their third consecutive victory.

The Carolina Hurricanes gave the Washington Capitals something to think about if the division rivals meet in the playoffs.

The Hurricanes are trying to make it known that this their year to be contender for Lord Stanley’s Cup. Watch the NHL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Further down the standings, but still in a comfortable playoff spot, are the Washington Capitals. Washington has won the first three meetings this season, including wins in both D.C. and Raleigh this month. What: NHL HockeyWho: Carolina Hurricanes (43-15-7) vs. Washington Capitals (37-20-10)When: Monday, March 28Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)Channel: NHL NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

Alex Ovechkin scored his 767th goal to pass Jaromir Jagr for third on the NHL career list in the Washington Capitals’ 4-3 shootout victory against the New York Islanders.

When Alex Ovechkin lost the puck, Tom Wilson picked it up and finished off a highlight goal reminiscent of his younger days as an elite scorer. Saturday night provided another reminder about how Ovechkin has been one for a long time — and he isn't slowing down. Ovechkin took another step toward tying Jaromir Jagr for third place on the NHL career goals list, picked up two assists for a three-point game and led the Washington Capitals past the Seattle Kraken 5-2 for their second consecutive win on the heels of three consecutive losses.

As the second half of the NHL season grinds on, two teams from the drastically split Metropolitan Division meet on Thursday night, with hopes of trying to gain ground on the top teams in the division, as the New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals. The Rangers have been steadily one of the best teams in the league this season, much thanks to the play of their goaltender Igor Shesterkin. The potential Vezina candidate is sixth in the league in wins (24), first in save-percentage (.939), and second in goals-against-average (2.01). Coming into Thursday, New York sits third in the Metro, five points back of the Carolina Hurricanes. What: NHL HockeyWho: Washington Capitals (28-15-9) vs. New York Rangers (32-13-5)When: Thursday, February 24Time: 7:00 p.m.

In the marquee matchup on the NHL’s lineup on Monday night, the Washington Capitals are going to try and find their winning touch they had earlier this season, when they take on the Pacific-leading Vegas Golden Knights. Led by the seemingly never-agin Alex Ovechkin, Washington looked to be a potential contender to make a deep run in the playoffs. The Golden Knights lead the Pacific Division, despite having lost five of their last seven games. What: NHL HockeyWho: Vegas Golden Knights (24-15-2) vs. Washington Capitals (23-10-9)When: Monday, January 24Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)Channel: NHL NetworkStream: FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

Tom Wilson scored early, Alex Ovechkin added an empty-net goal late, and Vitek Vanecek made 23 saves to lead the Washington Capitals to a 2-0 victory over the New York Islanders.

Washington star Alexander Ovechkin and high-scoring Edmonton teammates Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl headline the rosters for the NHL All-Star Weekend announced Thursday.

Two teams that met in the postseason last year meet in a what should be an exciting matchup on Monday night, as the Boston Bruins head to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Capitals. Watch the NHL on ESPN+Boston had an inauspicious start to their season, struggling to find consistency with a new goaltending duo. The Bruins and Caps met in the opening round of the playoffs last season, with Boston being able to take advantage of injury-riddled Washington, winning the series in five games. What: NHL HockeyWho: Boston Bruins (18-11-2) vs. Washington Capitals (20-7-9)When: Monday, January 10Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)Stream: ESPN+Check out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

Alex Ovechkin had two goals in the third period, including the go-ahead score with 2:51 remaining, and the Washington Capitals topped the Detroit Red Wings 3-1.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings were penalized at an inopportune time Friday, and it cost them. Alex Ovechkin scored with 2:50 remaining in the third period to snap a tie and lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 victory at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings are 15-14-3, while the Capitals improved to 20-6-7. The Red Wings were forced to kill an interference penalty on Robby Fabbri with 4:50 remaining in regulation. The Red Wings controlled much of the play in the first period, getting more zone time and holding an 11-5 edge in shots.

The Detroit Red Wings emerge from a 12-day break between games and close out 2021 tonight facing one of the most prolific scorers in hockey history. In his 17th NHL season, Ovechkin continues to possess one of the best one-time shots in the league. “If you haven’t seen Alex Ovechkin play live you don’t understand how big he is,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. It’s incredible.”The Red Wings (15-13-3) haven’t played since Dec. 18 (5-2 victory over New Jersey). More: 5 areas of focus for Red Wings coming out of extended break

The Detroit Red Wings are prepared to host the Washington Capitals on New Year's Eve at Little Caesars Arena.

All teams had a longer-than-planned break before and after Christmas due to COVID-19, but it was especially lengthy for the Detroit Red Wings. It will be the Red Wings’ first game in 13 days, since a 5-2 victory over New Jersey on Dec. 18. “Probably the biggest challenge is playing 60 minutes of competitive hockey,” Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider said. I think we can build on that and go from there and get excited for tomorrow.”Here are five areas of focus for the Red Wings (15-13-3) coming out of this extended break:Playing tighter defensivelyThe Red Wings have managed to take a significant step this season despite regressing defensively. They are the Red Wings’ three-leading scorers, combining for 37 goals and 78 points.

DETROIT – Eager to get back on the ice for games, the Detroit Red Wings are frustrated by their string of postponements. The NHL postponed Wednesday’s Red Wings-Islanders game in New York due to COVID issues with both teams. Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic called it weird not being able to play through it. “Just a stuffy nose, maybe a little tired the day after (testing positive), but I’ve played through worse,” he said. I think we’re all anxious to play again.”More: Red Wings gradually preparing to get back on the ice for games

The Washington Capitals-Philadelphia Flyers game scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 20th goal of the season and the 750th of his NHL career to help the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 and snap a two-game skid.

Garnet Hathaway a pair of goals during a two-minute span in the third period and the Washington Capitals snapped the Los Angeles Kings eight-game point streak with a 2-0 victory Wednesday night.

Garnet Hathaway scored his third goal in two games, Alex Ovechkin added two assists and the Washington Capitals spoiled Sidney Crosby’s return, routing the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1.

Alex Ovechkin got his 742nd career goal, Conor Sheary scored with 1:22 left and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3.

Zach Fucale became the first goaltender in Capitals history to post a shutout in his NHL debut, stopping 21 shots as Washington beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0.

DETROIT – Zach Fucale did what no other goaltender has done to the Detroit Red Wings in their 95-year history – record a shutout against them in his NHL debut. Fucale made 21 saves Thursday and the Washington Capitals defeated Detroit 2-0 at Little Caesars Arena, snapping the Red Wings’ three-game winning streak. The Red Wings (7-6-2) didn’t exactly make Fucale work that hard. The Red Wings have been shut out three times in 15 games. The Red Wings pulled goalie Thomas Greiss with 2:20 left for the extra skater but still could not generate much pressure.

After a solid win against one of the best teams in the league, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves on a roll heading into another tough opponent on Thursday night, as they get set to host Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. The win also marks the first time this season the Wings have come out on top in three straight games. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on DirecTV StreamThe Washington Capitals snapped a small losing skid of their own when they defeated the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWho: Washington Capitals (6-2-4) vs. Detroit Red Wings (7-5-2)When: Thursday, November 11Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

Alex Ovechkin scored his 741st career goal to tie Brett Hull for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list and help the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

Both players in the biggest trade the Detroit Red Wings have made in recent memory are out long-term for the same reason. Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha is out indefinitely after undergoing shoulder surgery Friday. Meanwhile, the Red Wings’ Jakub Vrana is going through rehab after having shoulder surgery earlier this season. “I think generally those surgeries are anywhere between four-to-six months,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said of Vrana’s status. More: Special teams contribute to Red Wings’ slide

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves, Anthony Cirelli had a goal and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Washington 3-2 to end the Capitals’ eight-game season-opening point streak.

Overall, this is a fun Red Wings team to watch right now.

Robby Fabbri tied it early in the third period, captain Dylan Larkin scored in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings came back to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 Wednesday night.

Robby Fabbri tied it early in the third period, captain Dylan Larkin scored in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings came back to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2.

Dylan Larkin scored at 1:37 of overtime Wednesday to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. The Red Wings (4-2-1) came back from a two-goal deficit to win their second game in a row. Adam Erne had a goal and an assist for the Red Wings. The Capitals had won five in a row against the Red Wings in regulation, outscoring them 18-7. Erne cut his team’s deficit to 2-1 at 9:17 of the second period with his second goal of the season.

A measuring stick game is afoot for the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. They come into Wednesay night with a 3-2-1 record, with wins coming over the Vancouver Canucks and Columbus Blue Jackets. Watch the Detroit Red Wings on DirecTV StreamMany analysts were counting the ever-older Caps coming into this season. Check out more stories about the Detroit Red Wings here on MLiveWhat: NHL HockeyWho: Detroit Red Wings (3-2-1) vs. Washington Capitals (3-0-2)When: Wednesday, October 27Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NHL standings and results on NHL.com

On Monday night, two very different teams meet in the national capital of the Great White North, as the young and exuberant Ottawa Senators prepare to host the veteran-filled lineup of the Washington Capitals. The Capitals are having a solid start to their 2021-22 season, despite the expectations of many. Washington is just a couple of days removed from an afternoon clash with the Calgary Flames, falling overtime. The Sens have shown they are going to be a team to keep an eye on. What: NHL HockeyWho: Washington Capitals (3-0-2) vs. Ottawa Senators (2-3)When: Monday, October 25Time: 7:90 p.m.

While the fisticuffs never materialized, the Washington Capitals made a season-opening 5-1 victory against the division-rival New York Rangers memorable for Alex Ovechkin’s 731st and 732nd goals and Hendrix Lapierre’s first.

Alex Ovechkin left Washington's preseason finale against Philadelphia because of a lower-body injury.

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom says he's taking his hip injury rehab slowly and has no timetable on when he'll be able to play.

Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana will undergo shoulder surgery and will miss at least four months, coach Jeff Blashill announced Thursday.

The Detroit Red Wings have settled on a contract with left wing Adam Erne at two years, $2.1 million against the salary cap each season.

The Detroit Red Wings avoided arbitration this week by agreeing to a three-year contract with left wing Jakub Vrana.

The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to a three-year contract with forward Jakub Vrana.

Alex Ovechkin has re-signed with the Washington Capitals for $47.5 million over five years.

The Detroit Red Wings get a better pick because the Washington Capitals were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.

After two games that saw both the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins pick up wins in overtime, the East Division Semifinal heads up to New England for game three on Wednesday night. Washington’s Nic Dowd played the overtime hero in game one on Saturday night, and then the Bruins and Capitals tangled for another exciting clash on Monday. It sets up a very important game three at TD Garden up in Boston, especially since the Caps have shown they can beat the Bruins on the road. This season, Washington won twice up in Boston, and are 4-3 in Beantown dating back to the 2018-19 season. What: NHL PlayoffsWho: (2) Washington Capitals vs. (3) Boston Bruins (Series tied 1-1)When: Wednesday, May 19Time: 6:30 p.m.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and after the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins kickstarted the MassMutal East Division playoffs on Saturday, it is time for the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders to begin their best-of-seven series. Since the trade deadline on April 12, the Islanders have one of the worst records in hockey, going 5-6-3. Watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Penguins have written a complete opposite story. Through their first 11 games of the season, Pittsburgh was 20th in the league. What: NHL PlayoffsWho: (4) New York Islanders vs. (1) Pittsburgh PenguinsWhen: Sunday, May 16Time: 12:00 PM ETWhere: PPG Paints Arena (Pittsburgh, Penn.)

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and the series to kickoff the NHL’s second season sees two franchises that have been consistently two of the best in the league for the past decade. Watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Capitals enter the series as the no. The Capitals will being going with rookie Vitek Vanacek, who, despite playing admirably during the regular season, will be making his first postseason start on Saturday. During the regular season, the teams split the eight-game series, with two of the Capitals’ four wins coming beyond regulation. What: NHL Stanley Cup PlayoffsWho: (3) Boston Bruins vs. (2) Washington CapitalsWhen: Saturday, May 15Time: 7:15 PM ETWhere: Capital One Arena (Washington D.C.Channel: NBCStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

T.J. Oshie recorded a hat trick vs. the New York Rangers in his first game back in the Washington Capitals' lineup following the death of his father.

Six fights occurred in the first five minutes of Rangers-Capitals, including a line brawl to start the game and a bout involving Tom Wilson.

TJ Oshie's father, Tim, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2012. The Capitals forward teared up talking about him after 2018 Stanley Cup win.

The Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson set off a massive brawl during his team's game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Monday.

Detroit Red Wings have gotten more out of Jakub Vrana in a depleted lineup than Washington Capitals have from Anthony Mantha, 3 weeks after the trade

Jake Guentzel scored his 22nd goal 2:11 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night in a result that clinched both teams' place in the playoffs.

It didn’t take Anthony Mantha long to make an impact for the Washington Capitals. Mantha, in his Capitals debut Tuesday, scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena. One day after being traded by the Detroit Red Wings, Mantha scored his 12th goal the season at 9:22 of the second period to make it 5-1. Mantha had a game-high six shots on goal and was named the second star of the game. More: Anthony Mantha on learning of trade, leaving Red Wings

Washington Capitals went all-in on Anthony Mantha by trading wingers Jakub Vrana and Richard Panik, a 2021 first- and a 2022 second-round pick to Detroit.

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman made a huge splash on trade deadline day Monday, sending Anthony Mantha to the Washington Capitals for forwards Jakub Vrana and Richard Panik, a first-round pick in 2021 and a second-round selection in 2022. The Red Wings selected Mantha (6-5, 234) 20th overall in 2013. Vrana, 25, in the key player the Red Wings received in return. Vrana (6-0, 197) was selected 13th overall in 2014, two spots before the Red Wings took Dylan Larkin, who might be his new linemate. The Red Wings now have two first-round picks this year, their own and Washington’s, and 12 selections overall, including three in the second round and two each in the third, fourth and fifth rounds.

DETROIT (AP) Alex Ovechkin wont be returning the few hats that hit the ice in Detroit, even if hes had more impressive three-goal games. A hat trick is a hat trick, he said. It was his 24th regular season hat trick, passing Jari Kurri for 10th on the NHLs career list. Ovechkin put a shot in off goalie Jonathan Bernier from the bottom of the left circle after swooping behind the net. I got lucky, because I should have gone to my backhand, but I went behind the net instead, Ovechkin said.