After losing game one of their first-round series 3-2 in overtime, the Montreal Canadiens needed a win on Wednesday night ...

Stanley Cup playoff series are won on the margins -— and every hit, every shift, every shot can make a difference.

If the answer is “no,” that’s OK. Montreal nearly backed its way into the playoffs and the Washington Capitals hit a rough ...

WASHINGTON -- Connor McMichael scored two goals, and the Washington Capitals extended their lead in the Eastern Conference ...

WASHINGTON — Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some ...

Montreal took an early 1-0 lead in the second period on a goal from Christian Dvorak, but the Capitals responded quickly with ...

Washington Capitals defenseman Alex Alexeyev made his return to the lineup for Game 2 of the first-round series against the ...

So, when the Washington Capitals needed him in the third period of their 3-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of ...

Logan Thompson's goaltending in the third period is the biggest reason the Washington Capitals took a 2-0 series lead on the ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his winning goal in overtime of Game 1 of a first-round NHL ...

In Colorado, the Dallas Stars took a 2-1 series lead over the Avalanche behind a 2-1 win, thanks to a rugged defensive ...

Hockey star Nicklas Backstrom, a forward for the Washington Capitals, has listed his McLean, Virginia, home for $14.995 ...