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Capitals' Todd Reirden among rookie coaches enjoying chess match in playoffs

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

No. 16 seed UMBC's historic upset of No. 1 seed Virginia in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament is an 2018 ESPY nominee for "Best Moment." Could there really be another best moment?

The Blue Jackets have stunned the Metropolitan Division-champion Washington Capitals with back-to-back overtime wins.

Digest: Capitals sign Smith-Pelly, Albert to one-year deals

The Washington Capitals have re-signed left wing Brett Connolly to a two-year, $3 million contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan

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 first game full of errors, poor defensive coverage and careless penalties could easily be shrugged off as growing pains for a team with a new coach and new system. Maybe even the second, too.