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A series of roster moves over the past two weeks have left the Washington Capitals with one obvious need, and it could be addressed as soon as noon on July 1.

Just hours before the first playoff game of his NHL career, center Nic Dowd has inked a deal to remain with the Washington Capitals for the next three seasons.

Playoff rookies and close friends, Nic Dowd and Nick Jensen are set to play in their first career postseason when the Capitals kick off their first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday at Capital One Arena.

Evgeny Kuznetsov had two goals and two assists in the Washington Capitals' 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

With the Washington Capitals bringing back almost their entire roster from their recent Stanley Cup championship, the first day of NHL free agency went as expected for the team — quiet.

The Capitals are rolling after their Game 3 victory, and if the Golden Knights aren't able to ramp up their offense, Washington will be well on its way to a third-straight win.

Vegas narrowed Washington's advantage to one goal late in the second period, but the Capitals held on to win.

Artemi Panarin scored 6:02 into overtime to give the Blue Jackets a 4-3 victory over the Capitals on Thursday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins found a way to survive without injured star Sidney Crosby.

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Evgeny Kuznetsov scored twice, Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist and the Capitals beat the host Devils, 5-2, on Thursday night to head into the All-Star break with the most points in the NHL.

Three-star linebacker Bryce Brand committed to Maryland, he announced on Twitter on Saturday.

With his goal in overtime, Johansson lifted the Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres, ending the team's three-game losing streak.

Calvin Borel built a successful career by sticking close to the rail, but the Hall of Fame jockey left the rail as soon as he could Saturday at Laurel Park while riding Ivan Fallunovalot in Saturday's $250,000, Grade 3 Frank J. De Francis Memorial.

Before the first period was over, Washington lost three forwards. It didn't stop the Capitals, who managed a 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night thanks to Jay Beagle's goal with 5:11 remaining in the third period.

Jay Beagle scored with 30 seconds left in the third period to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets for their third straight win.

The Washington Capitals have told themselves there will be another day.

Joel Ward scores with 2:18 remaining in overtime to lift the visiting Washington Capitals over the San Jose Sharks, 5-4, on Wednesday night.