In a shootout loss, Capitals’ third period stood out. Credit Nic Dowd.

I think it was Dowd, honestly,” forward Connor McMichael said, when asked what led to Washington’s strong third period. “I ...
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Takeaways: Ovechkin & Capitals Fight Back, But Fall To Devils In Shootout

WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals needed some life going into the final 20 minutes of play against the New Jersey Devils — anything to stop them from experiencing the same old story with the same ...
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Hathaway ejected for spitting during brawl, Caps beat Ducks

WASHINGTON -- Just as combatants were being separated in the aftermath of a heated brawl, Erik Gudbranson gave Garnet Hathaway another punch and received something he didn't expect in return. Hathaway ...
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Conor Geekie gets jumped by Hendrix Lapierre and Trevor van Riemsdyk as 3rd period brawl shakes up Capitals vs Lightning showdown

The Washington Capitals narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in overtime on October 14, 2025, at Capital One Arena. This clash, part of the early-season grind for both Atlantic Division foes, ...
The Washington Post

A power outage is affecting the Capitals’ bottom line

Looking for the game summary that appeared in print? Jump to it using the navigation on the right. When the Washington Capitals went on the power play in the third period Friday night, less than two ...
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Alex Ovechkin and Martin Fehervary return as Capitals fall to Bruins

Playing on home ice for the first time in the 2025-26 season didn’t prove lucky for the Washington Capitals on Thursday at Capital One Arena. Because of renovations at the arena, the Capitals’ ...