Martin St. Louis is putting the pressure on Washington. While the Montreal Canadiens clawed their way into the playoffs, the Capitals flirted with first place in the NHL all season.

The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Minnesota Wild in gAme 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series on Sunday, April 20.

Ovechkin broke Gretzky’s NHL career goals record late in the season, and the Capitals defied expectations by finishing atop the Eastern Conference. They now turn their attention to the next challenge, ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, ...

The Capitals open the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Montreal Canadiens ...

When Alex Ovechkin hosted Washington Capitals teammates for his 39th birthday dinner in September, he made it clear his focus ...

Capitals coach Spencer Carbery suggested players bring their families to practice on Sunday as they prepare for Game 1 ...

Welcome to the NHL Playoff Buzz. The postseason got underway Saturday, and NHL.com has you covered with all the latest news.

1996 — The Chicago Bulls wrap up the most successful regular season in NBA history with their 72nd victory, getting 26 points from Michael Jordan in a 103-93 decision over Washington. Jordan sets an ...

The New Jersey Devils are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They have a familiar opponent in the Carolina Hurricanes.

The NHL released the full slate of first-round matchups for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including game times and TV schedule.