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Alex Ovechkin Earns Praise for What He Did After Capitals Loss to Wild

The Washington Capitals suffered their second-consecutive road loss against the Minnesota Wild on March 27. After losing to the Winning Jets in overtime, they fell 4-2 to Minnesota.

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Wild Keep Ovechkin Pointless in 4-2 Win Over Capitals

The Minnesota Wild and Washington Capitals faced off for the first time in St. Paul, Minnesota, and for the final time of the regular season on Thursday evening, Mar.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 28

Ovechkin, Caps shake Marc-Andre Fleury's hand in final meeting

Watch: Alex Ovechkin, Capitals shake Marc-Andre Fleury's hand in final meeting

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin and Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury have been on-ice nemeses for 20 seasons.

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The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

NHL News / NoVa Caps / March 27

Minnesota Wild Edge Washington Capitals, 4-2; Brandon Duhaime Scores Against Former Team

Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals lost to the Minnesota Wild by a score of 4-2 at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday night to fall to 47-16-9 (.715 points percentage) this season.

Jakob Chychrun News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27

Jakob Chychrun Becoming the Most Fascinating Man in the NHL

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun is making headlines once again—not just for his on-ice performance and whopping new contract but for his unconventional lifestyle choices.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Big-hype prospects: Gadkowsky, Boija, Hutson, Borgesi

College hockey has drawn into the center focus of the hockey world.

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Hendrix Lapierre News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

Hendrix Lapierre Is Capitals Forward Prospect to Watch

The Washington Capitals have the best record in the Eastern Conference and have a lot working in their favor. In case their great season wasn’t enough, their American Hockey League (AHL) team, the Hershey Bears, is set up to win their third Calder Cup in a row.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Breakaway on SI / March 27

ESPN to Debut Special Broadcast for Remaining Capitals Games

All eyes are on Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin as he closes in on hockey history, sitting just six goals shy of breaking the NHL’s all-time goals record.

Alexander Ovechkin News / ESPN / March 27

NHL Betting: When, and how, will Alex Ovechkin break the NHL career goals record?

Betting odds, picks and lines for Washington Capitals vs. Minnesota Wild on ESPN+ and Hulu tonight.

Dylan McIlrath News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

Capitals Sign Dylan McIlrath to 2-Year Contract Extenstion

After signing a long-term contract with Jakob Chychrun yesterday, the Washington Capitals extended the contract of defenseman Dylan McIlrath. The 32-year-old blueliner received a two-year, $1.6 million deal with an average annual value of $800,000. The 6-foot-4 defender has played in 11 games with the Capitals this season.

Dylan McIlrath News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Dylan McIlrath signs two-year extension with Capitals

The Washington Capitals announced Thursday that the club has signed veteran defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a two-year extension worth $800,000 per season.

Dylan McIlrath News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Capitals sign Dylan McIlrath to two-year extension

Only one defenseman on the Washington Capitals isn’t signed beyond this season. The Capitals announced they’ve signed Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, $1.6MM contract extension, an average annual value of $800K.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / March 26

Alex Ovechkin continues to chase history as Capitals duel Wild

Hockey fans once again will be focused on Alex Ovechkin when the Washington Capitals face off against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Marc-Andre Fleury Jokes He Gave 'Boost' to Ovechkin's Goal Chase

History is six goals away for Washington Capitals future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin. Ovechkin scored in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets to crawl another step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, which would be netting a grand total of 894.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 25