2012 NHL Playoffs: The New York Rangers need to do five things against the...
The Rangers survived a scare against the Senators and now must get strong performances in five key areas to move to the next round, writes Katie Strang.
View Article2012 Stanley Cup playoffs -- Dan Girardi of New York Rangers says Alex...
New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi said Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin hit him in the head first during a second-period collision, although Ovechkin disagreed when asked about the incident...
View ArticleCapitals still face harsh reality
NEWARK, N.J. -- There is this to be said about the Washington Capitals: They salvaged a bit of pride in earning their first point of the season, rally...
View ArticleNHL -- New York Minute: Q&A with Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin tells ESPN.com's Katie Strang about turning things around in D.C., why he likes playing for new coach Adam Oates and how he got engaged to professional tennis player Maria Kirilenko in...
View ArticleNeed to know: Caps-Jets race hits stretch
The Southeast Division has been the subject of derision and ridicule as the uncontested weakest grouping of teams in the league, but it has not lacked...
View ArticleFirst-round preview: Washington Capitals versus New York Rangers
Another year, another matchup between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals. Not that we're complaining. The two clubs are set to square o...
View Article2013 Stanley Cup playoffs -- New York Rangers' Marc Staal (eye) returns for...
After missing two months with an injured right eye, New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal returned to the lineup for Game 3 against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
View ArticleNHL -- New York Rangers' Ryan McDonagh is old school at a young age
At 24, Ryan McDonagh embodies the old-school, blue-collar, meat-and-potatoes hockey player of previous generations, a player who embraces the concept of loyalty, commitment, honor and respect, writes...
View ArticleNHL -- Nicklas Backstrom is engine that drives Capitals, Sweden
He plays in the shadows of big names in the NHL and the Olympics, but Nicklas Backstrom could drive his country's upset hopes in Sochi, writes Katie Strang.
View ArticleCaps finally fixing defense, says Langway
Former Washington Capitals defenseman and Hockey Hall of Famer Rod Langway knows the importance of a stout defense to any club's success. He won a ...
View ArticleNHL -- Friday Five - What you missed in NHL this week
Each Friday we call out the highlights of the past week, in case you missed them.
View Article2015 Winter Classic -- Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin shows off star power
As only a star can do, Alex Ovechkin finds a way to rise to the occasion on the biggest stage, writes Katie Strang.
View Article2015 Winter Classic -- Washington Capitals' Troy Brouwer gave the game a...
Capitals right winger Troy Brouwer delivered the fairy-tale ending to the Winter Classic, writes Katie Strang.
View ArticlePlayer Power Rankings: Caps' duo on the rise, injured Lupul sliding
FORWARDS Trending up: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals -- The 29-year-old superstar was at his very best on hockey's biggest stage, putting on quite...
View ArticleBruins, Habs rising in Eastern Conference; Leafs continue downward spiral
Trending up Boston Bruins: Slowly but surely, the Bruins are beginning to look like the team we're used to and the one opponents expect to see come s...
View ArticleIslanders, Ovechkin rising in the East; Devils' scoring issues continue
Trending up New York Islanders: The Isles have strung together four straight wins as they continue to pace the Metropolitan Division. The team's most...
View ArticlePlayer Power Rankings: Alex Ovechkin and P.K. Subban are on the rise
Forwards Trending up: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals -- When you get a phone call from The Great One himself, you know you're doing something ri...
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs: Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders
Superstars Alex Ovechkin and John Tavares will be center stage when the Capitals and Islanders face off, but the series could very well come down to goaltending.
View ArticleRangers, Alex Ovechkin rise as East playoffs near; issues for Bruins, Leafs
Trending up: New York Rangers: Having secured the Presidents' Trophy for the first time since the 1993-94 season -- the last time the team won the St...
View ArticleNHL -- Q&A with New York Islanders captain John Tavares
Islanders captain John Tavares dishes on the Art Ross Trophy, the Islanders' playoff hopes and which fellow superstar is fun to have a beer with.
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