Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom helped make a winner of a rookie replacement goalie making his second start all season for the Washington Capitals. Reunited on Washington's top line, Backstrom ...

The Washington Capitals have been one of the most successful teams of the 21st century. Their 2018 Stanley Cup title was the culmination of a 13-year-long quest for playoff success. From Alex Ovechkin ...

The Washington Capitals were set for a longtime with Alex Ovechkin firing home perfect passes from Nicklas Backstrom, something that the Swedish playmaker made a career out of. Now back in Sweden, ...

PHILADELPHIA -- After splitting a four-game road trip to begin the season -- three of them home openers for their opponents -- the Philadelphia Flyers finally get to play in front of their home fans ...

UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom knew he had an opening once New York Islanders captain John Tavares lost his stick along the boards. Stopping and turning just inside ...

NEWARK — After a series of middling to listless performances over the past week, the aggressive and determined version of the Washington Capitals emerged Friday night. This was the way they've wanted ...