NHL Power Rankings: Oilers Closing In On Capitals
The Edmonton Oilers are climbing up the NHL standings, and it seems the Washington Capitals may have a new challenger for the top organization in the league. Let's take a look at just how far the Oilers moved up in the latest power rankings.
Washington Capitals sign goalie Logan Thompson to a 6-year, $35.1 million contract
Logan Thompson shines in hometown as Capitals handle Calgary
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Beyond the Boxscore: Flames stonewalled by Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson
Ovechkin Speaks On Capitals Goaltending Tandem, Thrilled For Thompson After Extension & Hopes Lindgren Also Re-Signs
On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI's Pat Forde react to the news of Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaving for the same position at Penn State. They discuss the implications for James Franklin and what to expect from the Nittany Lions in 2025.
Canucks hold Ovechkin in check, beat Washington 2-1 to end Capitals' winning streak at 6
Quinn Hughes scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat NHL-leading Washington 2-1 on Saturday night, keeping Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 20 goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's league record. Hughes has five goals and two assists in a five-game points streak.
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Flames Edged By Capitals
In a battle against one of the top clubs in the NHL this season, the Flames fell 3-1 to the visiting Washington Capitals Tuesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome in a spirited affair. Calgary native Logan Thompson made 32 saves for the visitors,
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3 Takeaways From Flames’ 3-1 Loss to the Capitals
The Calgary Flames dropped their second-straight game on Tuesday night, as they fell to the Washington Capitals by a 3-1 final. This was actually a rather impressive game from the Flames, who out-chanced and outshot a team that is currently tied for first in the NHL standings.
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Why this year’s Washington Capitals are last year’s Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks are nowhere near as exciting, promising or entertaining as the 2023-2024 rendition of the team. Not even just by the eye test, but the numbers compared to last season don’t even resemble the same team.
How the Capitals retooled on the fly and the lessons for other middling NHL teams
It started with a trade between the Bruins and Capitals (and Wild as a third-party broker). The Capitals moved out two pending free agents, Garnet Hathaway and Dmitry Orlov, in exchange for a 2023 first-rounder, 2024 third, 2025 second and Craig Smith.
NHL rumblings: Will the Mikko Rantanen trade trigger an East arms race?
Also: Will Alex Pietrangelo's 4 Nations opt-out lead to more stars prioritizing their health over the event? And who will replace him?
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Capitals ‘real proud of where we’re at’ atop NHL standings
The win Saturday was another example of how far the Capitals have come. Although Alex Ovechkin was held without a goal -- leaving him with 874 and 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 -- Washington demonstrated its improved depth and controlled play almost from start to finish.
Capitals are clicking again — and sitting atop NHL in total points
A third-period goal from Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust snaps goalie Logan Thompson’s scoreless streak at just shy of 120 minutes.
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Ottawa Senators Prospect of the Week – Angus Crookshank
Angus Crookshank makes his long-awaited debut as the Ottawa Senators Prospect of the Week with five points in just two games.