Nic Dowd scores overtime winner as Capitals beat Bruins 3-2 in NHL playoffs’ opening game, setting up an intriguing series
Dowd tipped a shot from T.J. Oshie past Tukka Rask, and concluded a close opening game that could lead to a great series.
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Rangers’ Pavel Buchnevich suspended for high stick, with team also fined $250,000 over statement on NHL VP George Parros
Buchnevich was the victim of a Tom Wilson punch Monday. On Thursday, he was suspended for a high stick against Anthony Mantha during Wednesday's game.
Rangers-Capitals starts with three simultaneous fights, following Monday’s hotly-debated actions from Tom Wilson
This was quite the start to a nationally-televised game.
Capitals edge Penguins 5-3 behind beautiful breakaway goal from Tom Wilson, take top spot in Metropolitan Division
Wilson forced a turnover at his own blue line, took a pass from Nicklas Bäckström, broke in alone, and deked Matt Murray to score a beautiful goal.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes 8th NHL player to ever score 700 goals
Ovi joins Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Jaromir Jagr, Brett Hull, Marcel Dionne, Phil Esposito, and Mike Gartner in the 700 Club.
The best teams, important trends, and the state of hockey: A look back on the NHL in the 2010s
In the last weeks of 2019, The Comeback is taking a look back at the 2010s in every...
What are the biggest weaknesses for the top teams in the NHL?
Even good teams still have problems. Here's a look at some vulnerabilities for top teams.
Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov on being a top-5 player: “I don’t give a sh*t”
NHL suspends Tom Wilson for 20 games, finally gets a suspension right
The league threw the book at Wilson.
Mia Khalifa to have breast surgery after getting hit by a puck during Stanley Cup Playoffs
A hockey puck in the stands left Mia Khalifa's breast slightly deflated.
Alex Ovechkin’s Stanley Cup party moved to Moscow, and featured Red Square, caviar, champagne, and an incredible cake
Ovechkin spent two days with the Cup in Moscow, taking it to everything from fan celebrations to family moments.
Alex Ovechkin sounds like he may want to return to the KHL after his current contract is up
Could a return to Dynamo Moscow be in the cards?
Why Barry Trotz’s resignation from the Capitals may work out for both sides
Trotz was making only $1.5 million a year, raised to over $2 million with incentives. He could have received a pay bump in Washington, but seems likely to be able to get a better deal and a longer term elsewhere.
The Capitals’ Ovechkin-led Stanley Cup party has now extended to fountains, kegstands, tattoos, and party bus Blink-182 singalongs
The Capitals are into their third night of partying with the Cup, and they show few signs of stopping.
Alex Ovechkin throws terrible first pitch, proudly shows off Stanley Cup, and is joined by teammates in hilarious drunken interview
Nothing like some drunk hockey players singing "We are the Champions" on live television.
