The Washington Capitals became the first NHL team this season to clinch a playoff spot, doing so after playing 69 games.

Michigan State junior forward Karsen Dorwart will forego his final year of eligibility and is heading to the NHL ...

The Washington Capitals moved to the verge of clinching a playoff berth by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th NHL goal to crown a new scoring champion, but the New York Islanders celebrated the 4-1 win.

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th goal to move within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894, ...

The Philadelphia Flyers fired John Tortorella during his third season as coach, the NHL franchise announced Thursday.

Tortorella made a specific point postgame about Travis Konecny, who has been in a bit of a slump lately. The 28-year-old winger had a couple of opportunities but, instead of shooting, he looked to ...

In the second game of a five-game road trip, John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (28-33-8) are in DC on Thursday evening to take on Spencer Carbery's Washington Capitals (45-15-8). Game time at ...

Analyzing Thursday’s Washington Capitals at Minnesota Wild odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Michigan State senior defenseman David Gucciardi is heading to the NHL. Gucciardi signed a two-year entry level contract with ...

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Washington Capitals after Jack Quinn scored two goals in the Sabres' 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to continue his pursuit of the NHL record, and the Washington Capitals clinched a playoff berth by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on ...