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Plus: As expected, this was a tight, low-scoring affair between two very good teams. Good job by the Caps matching the Kings’ defensive prowess, minimizing the glaring mistakes, and getting timely scoring. Minus: The Caps’ penalty killers have killed off 84.2% of the power plays they’ve seen this season, but for some reason they’re having trouble with some of the power plays … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Kings Recap: Caps Win Tight Game 3-1

Alexander Ovechkin is poised to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, and he’s not wasting any time. His red-hot start to the campaign (15 goals in 18 games played)… … [Read more...] about Projecting Alex Ovechkin’s Goal Total This Season

Veteran center Lars Eller has officially been placed on injured reserve by the Washington Capitals as expected. The Capitals will use forward Henrik Rybinski in Eller’s stead with the organization announcing his recall from their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. It’s his first NHL recall during his short professional career. The Florida Panthers drafted Rybinski with the 136th … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Recall Henrik Rybinski

Toronto coach Craig Berube said Matthews took a cross-check to the back late in a 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews misses game against Islanders because of undisclosed injury

Texas law enforcement fatally shot a fleeing motorist who drove a pickup into a JCPenney at a busy shopping mall Saturday, injuring five bystanders, authorities said. … [Read more...] about Fleeing motorist is dead after driving into Texas shopping mall and injuring 5