Canadiens forward Jake Evans exited the game early after a second-period collision with Tom Wilson that drew backlash but no penalty. “I just thought it was high,” Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis said about Wilson’s hit. “I thought he came from a long distance and high.”

Washington Capitals icon Alex Ovechkin delivered a standout performance against the Montreal Canadiens, adding another milestone to his historic career and reinforcing his place among the NHL’s all-time greats.

The Capitals got the better of the Oilers on home ice on Wednesday night -- but it wasn't easy, says star goaltender Logan Thompson.

WASHINGTON -- Ryan Leonard scored twice for his first multigoal game in the NHL, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 at Capital One Arena on Wednesday.

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome learned during the first intermission Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens that wife Tayler had given birth to their third daughter.

The NHL takes center stage on Thursday night with a dozen games on the docket. The Montreal Canadiens host the Washington Capitals for the first time since thei

Connor Bedard’s explosive rise has made him one of Canada’s brightest stars, but according to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, he may not be as secure on Team Canada’s Olympic radar as many assume.

The Washington Capitals have shown their commitment to growing opportunities for women and girls in hockey for years. This season, that support will take a new form with the PWHL Takeover Tour making a stop in the market in January.