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Capitals trade forward Andre Burakovsky to Colorado Avalanche for two draft picks 

The Washington Capitals have traded forward Andre Burakovsky to the Colorado Avalanche for second- and third-round picks in the 2020 NHL draft.

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P.K. Subban trade overshadows second day of NHL draft; Caps take two forwards, one defenseman

On the second day of the NHL draft, the salary cap crashed the party with P.K. Subban, Patrick Marleau and J.T. Miller were on the move.

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Defending champion Capitals face familiar ‘Mr. Game 7' and the Hurricanes

The player who earned the “Mr. Game 7” moniker for going 7-0 with seven goals and seven assists in winner-take-all situations lost in a Game 7 for the first time with the Washington Capitals in 2017. Now he's back as captain of the Carolina Hurricanes.

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After watching Lightning get swept, Capitals know all too well the curse of regular-season success

No league is as unintentionally cruel to its top seed as the NHL. In the 32 years that the Presidents' Trophy has been awarded, just eight teams that claimed it have gone on to win the Stanley Cup.

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This time, Capitals enter Stanley Cup playoffs without having to answer same old questions

For once, Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the Washington Capitals head into the Stanley Cup playoffs without having to hear — and answer — so many of those same old same olds.

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Battered hands of Capitals' Tom Wilson tell the story of being a hockey brawler

Tom Wilson's hands are evidence of the toll fighting can have on the body, of the risk of injury every time he sheds his gloves and literally exposes one of his most important assets.

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Capitals' Holtby solved struggles by getting more comfortable letting in goals; Kempny out for season

Braden Holtby's journey back to the starter's net, to being considered one of the best goaltenders in the NHL, ironically started with accepting that he was

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Digest (July 24): Fillies to square off as Laurel schedule expands to Thursdays

The first four-day race week of Laurel Park's summer meet opens with a bang as multiple stakes-winning fillies Shimmering Aspen and Crabcakes are set to face

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How to watch the NHL draft: schedule, predictions and draft order

The 2018 NHL draft starts Friday. Will the Capitals use the 31st overall pick to bulk up their defense?

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 21, 2018

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Playoff disappointments make Stanley Cup parade sweeter for Capitals

Nine early playoff exits paved the way for the Capitals' unexpected Stanley Cup run and made the trip down Constitution Avenue all the more satisfying.

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First Stanley Cup means long-suffering Capitals fans need not suffer any longer

After decades of heartache, tears of disbelief, joy, relief and happiness for longtime Capitals fans.

By Josh Land

Jun 8, 2018

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Hockey: Local fans reveling in Capitals' Stanley Cup success

One more win over the Golden Knights — Game 5 is Thursday in Las Vegas — will give the Capitals their first Stanley Cup victory in franchise history, and many of Carroll County’s Caps fans are feeling the team’s energy.

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Baltimorean Capitals fans show D.C. divide isn't so wide during Stanley Cup Final

During the Stanley Cup Finals, Hudson Street Stackhouse remains the top place to be for Capitals fans living in Baltimore.

By Katherine Fominykh

May 31, 2018

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Ovechkin, Holtby shine in Game 7, Capitals reach Stanley Cup final with 4-0 win over Lightning

Alex Ovechkin scored early and Andre Burakovsky added two second-period goals to help the Washington Capitals put a decade of playoff frustration behind them with a 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final Wednesday night.

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Quick-strike Capitals rout Lightning, 6-2, for 2-0 series lead heading to Washington

The Washington Capitals score 28 seconds into the game then pull away from the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals with two goals late in the second period.

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Orioles place right-hander Chris Tillman on disabled list with lower back strain

Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman was placed on the disabled list with a lower back strain Friday, ending a disastrous run for him in the rotation.

By Jon Meoli

May 11, 2018

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter is back on the Capitals' bandwagon

The Orioles and Capitals both face Tampa Bay teams this weekend, and Showalter's not afraid to show his support.

By Jonas Shaffer

May 11, 2018

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Ovechkin, Trotz are in new territory with Capitals in conference finals

The Washington Capitals reaching the Eastern Conference final for the first time since 1998 is perhaps most special to the superstar captain and his coach who had never made it out of the second round before.

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Capitals beat Penguins, 2-1, in OT in Game 6, reach Eastern finals for first time since 1998

Evgeny Kuznetsov's breakway goal 5:27 into overtime gave the Washington Capitals a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 on Monday night, and a berth in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 20 years.

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Digest: Holtby pulled again in Capitals' 5-1 loss to Blue Jackets

Braden Holtby was yanked from net early for the second time in his past four starts and a third time this month.

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Digest: Blast get going in second half, top Tropics, 5-1

After a scoreless first half, Andrew Hoxie scored his fifth goal of the season on a power play in the third quarter and the visiting Blast added four fourth-quarter goals to beat the Tropics, 5-1, in the Major Arena Soccer League on Saturday night.

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'Sneaky' Swede Backstrom surprises Lightning with hat trick

Nicklas Backstrom's hat trick helps the Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second time in five nights.

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Goalie Devon Wills becomes first woman to sign with MLL team

Two-time Women's World Cup gold medalist Devon Wills was claimed by the New York Lizards today, making her the first woman to sign with a Major League Lacrosse team, the league announced.

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Capitals allow 3 goals in 3rd, lose season opener, 6-3

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Caps composed, confident heading into Game 7 with Bruins

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Five reasons the Bruins could be headed for ruin against Caps

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O'Day, Patton in, Phillips out as Orioles finalize Opening Day roster

Darren O'Day and Troy Patton are in and Zach Phillips is out as the Orioles finalized their Opening Day roster. The Orioles set their rotation behind Jake Arrieta. Minor league catcher Brian Ward was suspended 50 games for violating MLB's drug policy.

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Bidding for Rio — and beyond

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Capitals fire Boudreau, replace him with former captain Dale Hunter

Fastest NHL coach to reach 200 wins has had little success in the playoffs

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Caps recap: Capitals surge to first place in Southeast

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Caps recap: Has Ovechkin gotten his groove back?

The Capitals' season continues to see-saw with 21 games left before the playoffs. They haven't been able to get in a steady rhythm since a strong November, winning a few games before losing a few then doing it all over again and again.

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Five players the Caps should target at the deadline

Expect the Capitals, who trail the Lightning by five points in the Southeast Division, to be players before the NHL's trade deadline on Feb. 28. As it's currently constituted, this team doesn't appear to be capable of going on a deep playoff run (though nothing should be discounted as long as Alex Ovechkin is still in the scarlet and white).

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