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‘This deal is a win-win-win’: Mayor Bowser praises new deal to keep Caps, Wizards in downtown DC

Credit: AP/Stephanie Scarbrough

‘This deal is a win-win-win’: Mayor Bowser praises new deal to keep Caps, Wizards in downtown DC

Capitals’ Ethan Bear enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

Capitals’ Ethan Bear enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

City of Alexandria says talks to lure the NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia have ended, won’t proceed

City of Alexandria says talks to lure the NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia have ended, won’t proceed

NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the East

NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the East

Capitals beat the Red Wings 4-3 in overtime in a crucial East playoff race matchup

Capitals beat the Red Wings 4-3 in overtime in a crucial East playoff race matchup

T.J. Oshie returns to the Capitals’ lineup and is honored for playing in 1,000 NHL games

T.J. Oshie returns to the Capitals’ lineup and is honored for playing in 1,000 NHL games

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Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Jets 3-0 to move back into playoff position

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Jets 3-0 to move back into playoff position

Hurricanes’ Evgeny Kuznetsov gets a standing ovation in his return to Washington

Hurricanes’ Evgeny Kuznetsov gets a standing ovation in his return to Washington

Capitals’ Tom Wilson suspended 6 games for his stick to the face of Maple Leafs’ Noah Gregor

Capitals’ Tom Wilson suspended 6 games for his stick to the face of Maple Leafs’ Noah Gregor

DC attorney general says Capitals and Wizards can’t leave DC until 2047. Monumental says they can

DC attorney general says Capitals and Wizards can’t leave DC until 2047. Monumental says they can

Former Washington Capitals defenseman launches youth sports foundation

Former Washington Capitals defenseman launches youth sports foundation

Matthews scores twice as Leafs rout Capitals 7-3

Matthews scores twice as Leafs rout Capitals 7-3

Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin’s 2 goals

Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin’s 2 goals

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died at age 52

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died at age 52

Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

Ovechkin gets No. 841 as Capitals beat Canucks 2-1

Ovechkin gets No. 841 as Capitals beat Canucks 2-1

Va. Senate Majority Leader pushes Gov. Youngkin to ‘compromise’ if he wants Alexandria sports arena built

Va. Senate Majority Leader pushes Gov. Youngkin to ‘compromise’ if he wants Alexandria sports arena built

Connor McMichael scores on a breakaway in 3rd period to give Capitals a 2-1 win over Kraken

Connor McMichael scores on a breakaway in 3rd period to give Capitals a 2-1 win over Kraken

Point has 3 goals and 3 assists, Kucherov adds a goal and 4 assists as Lightning beat Rangers 6-3

Point has 3 goals and 3 assists, Kucherov adds a goal and 4 assists as Lightning beat Rangers 6-3

Q&A: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he’s ‘working on’ resurrecting Wizards, Capitals arena plan in budget

Q&A: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he’s ‘working on’ resurrecting Wizards, Capitals arena plan in budget

Zach Hyman scores a natural hat trick as Oilers drub Capitals 7-2

Zach Hyman scores a natural hat trick as Oilers drub Capitals 7-2

How strong is opposition to a new Capitals and Wizards arena in Alexandria from those who live closest?

How strong is opposition to a new Capitals and Wizards arena in Alexandria from those who live closest?

Hellebuyck gets fourth shutout of season as Jets beat Capitals 3-0

Hellebuyck gets fourth shutout of season as Jets beat Capitals 3-0

Capitals beat the Blackhawks 4-1 for another win that keeps them in the playoff race

Capitals beat the Blackhawks 4-1 for another win that keeps them in the playoff race

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