A pregame ceremony honors the game’s all-time greatest goal-scorer, then the Capitals overcome an early deficit to beat Carolina in a shootout, 5-4. … [Read more...] about On a night Alex Ovechkin is feted at home, Caps secure top seed in East
Three plays, three days: Explaining Keibert Ruiz’s promising Nats start
Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz has a hit in 10 of his 11 games this season. “This has only been [11 games],” he says. “I got to keep going.” … [Read more...] about Three plays, three days: Explaining Keibert Ruiz’s promising Nats start
In a home finale defined by DNPs, Wizards take another ‘L’
The Wizards gain ground in the race to the bottom by losing, 122-103, to the 76ers in a game defined more by who didn’t play than who did. … [Read more...] about In a home finale defined by DNPs, Wizards take another ‘L’
Tom Wilson makes a big impact on the ice. He does off the ice, too.
Wilson is Washington’s nominee for the King Clancy Trophy, given to a player who exemplifies leadership on and off the ice and has made a significant contribution to the community. … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson makes a big impact on the ice. He does off the ice, too.
Nationals’ comeback comes undone by a pair of misplaced sliders
The Nationals’ four-game winning streak is halted as bullpen struggles in a 6-5 loss that caps a 4-2 homestand. … [Read more...] about Nationals’ comeback comes undone by a pair of misplaced sliders