Tom Wilson scored his 31st goal of the season, Alex Ovechkin had a pair of assists and the Washington Capitals beat the ...

This highlights exactly what is wrong with the current NHL playoff format. The format isn’t all bad. It prioritizes divisional matchups in the early rounds, which can help fuel existing rivalries.

Amidst the fierce competition in the NHL, the wild card race has become a central focus as teams like the Flames strive for playoff contention. The Flames have shown remarkable resilience, ...

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

Nine games were on the schedule in the NHL last night. The Canadiens were in action too, and they beat the Senators. Here are ...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to continue his pursuit of the NHL record, and the Washington Capitals clinched a ...

The Washington Capitals ran away with the game in the third period, winning 4-1 in a game that was close early.

Each Monday throughout the 2024-25 NHL season, ESPN and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes will provide fans with a guide of games that will be nationally televised. Today, a look at games for the week ...

The Washington Capitals needed all 82 games plus a little luck to sneak into the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. With 13 games remaining in the 2024-25 NHL season, t ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, doing so after winning in their 69th game and getting the help they needed ...