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On YouTubeAlexander Ovechkin News / ESPN / April 17
Ovi closes historic season with 897th career goal 
Alex Ovechkin scored his 44th goal of the season to move his all-time record total to 897 on Thursday in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Penguins in the regular-season finale.
Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / April 17
Capitals Fall to Penguins, 5-2, in Final 2024-25 Regular Season Game; Connor McMichael, Alex Ovechkin Score
The Washington Capitals fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 5-2 Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena in their final regular season game of the 2024-25 campaign.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17
Watch: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin trade goals in final meeting of season
Hockey fans will never tire of the sight of two classic rivals battling it out on the ice. Particularly, a pair that's been doing it for the last 20 years.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 17
Capitals Seek First Series Win Against Canadiens in Round 1
The Washington Capitals have learned their opponent for the upcoming first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: the Montreal Canadiens. Washington enters the postseason as the best team in the Eastern Conference with a 50-21-9 record.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / April 17
Alex Ovechkin Makes Final Decision on Retirement
It’s been nearly two weeks since Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record. But even before his historic moment against the New York Islanders on April 6, Ovechkin had already cemented his place as one of the greatest players the league has ever seen.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / April 17
Washington Capitals, Montreal Canadiens First Round Stanley Cup Playoff Series To Open Monday
Photo: NHL.com The NHL released the full schedule for the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday. The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens will open their series at Capital One Arena on Monday (7 PM ET, Monumental Sports Network locally, ESPN nationally).
Clay Stevenson News / Daily Faceoff / April 17
Capitals’ Clay Stevenson to make NHL debut in team’s regular-season finale against Penguins
Thursday will be a day to remember for Clay Stevenson. On recall with the Washington Capitals, the 26-year-old netminder will make his NHL debut Thursday against the Metropolitan Division rival Pittsburgh Penguins, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 17
NHL Predictions: April 17th Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins conclude their 2024–25 season on home ice tonight, hosting the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / April 17
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17
Capitals issues perfect 4-word message after Canadiens-Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens will face off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After winning the Metropolitan Division, Washington will host the Habs for Games 1 and 2 before Bell Centre fully opens to playoff hockey for the first time since 2017.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 17
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Capitals vs. Canadiens series preview
Washington Capitals: 1st in Metropolitan Division, 111 points* Montreal Canadiens: 2nd Eastern Conference Wild Card, 91 points *one game remaining in schedule TBD For a while, it looked like the Capitals were destined to win the Presidents’ Trophy as the top team in the regular season.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 17
Canadiens Seek Shocking Upset Against Capitals
The top-seeded Washington Capitals will open the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens. The Capitals, winner of the Metropolitan Division as well, enter the postseason as heavy Cup favorites.
Washington Capitals To Meet Montreal Canadiens In First Round Of 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Photo: Newsday After a 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes at Bell Centre on Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens clinched the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference and will play the Washington Capitals, the top seed in the conference, in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / April 16
Washington Capitals Lock Up Forward for Two More Years
It’s been a season Washington Capitals fans will talk about for years. It’s had everything, from coming out of nowhere to post a 51-21-9 record, good for 111 points and a Metropolitan Division championship.
Ryan Leonard News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Look for Capitals' Ryan Leonard to come alive in the playoffs
Through eight games this season, since coming over from Boston College, Leonard has tallied one goal.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16
Capitals look to build playoff momentum in season finale vs. Penguins
A pair of rivals heading in opposite directions meet when the Washington Capitals end their regular season with a visit to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Capitals sign Nic Dowd to two-year extension
On Wednesday, the Washington Capitals announced that the team has re-signed forward Nic Dowd to a two-year contract extension. The deal, set to kick in next season, will carry an AAV of $3 million.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / April 16
Capitals Sign Bottom-Six Forward to Contract Extension
It's a good time to be a member of the Washington Capitals. After barely sneaking into the playoffs last season, the Capitals have taken the league by storm to earn the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14
Washington Capitals’ dream, nightmare scenarios for 2025 NHL Playoffs
Will it be enough for Washington Capitals fans if they fall short in the playoffs, but they were able to experience Alex Ovechkin’s historic chase of the goalscoring record?
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Clay Stevenson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14
Capitals Recall Clay Stevenson
The Capitals announced they’ve recalled goaltender Clay Stevenson from AHL Hershey. Fellow netminder Hunter Shepard is headed back to the minors in a corresponding move.
Terik Parascak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
Ryan Leonard News / House of Hockey / April 12
Washington Capitals Star Ryan Leonard Rushed into Concussion Protocol After Nasty Hit
Ryan Leonard has taken the leap to the NHL in fantastic fashion, but unfortunately he's under a major injury cloud after taking a brutal hit on Saturday.
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