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Left winger and captain Alex Ovechkin broke the all-time NHL goal record when the Washington Capitals played the New York Islanders on April 6. (@capitals/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | Ovechkin Passes The Great One, Breaks All-Time NHL Goals Record

By Ethan Herweck, Sports Staff Writer April 11, 2025

On April 6th, Alex Ovechkin (Ovi) and the Washington Capitals traveled to New York looking for a win but more importantly, the all-time goal record. About 7 minutes into the 2nd period, Ovi scored a power...

COMMENTARY | Washington Capitals Disappoint in 50th Anniversary Home Opener, Fall 5-3 to New Jersey Devils

By John Ehrmann, Sports Staff Writer October 20, 2024

Following a disappointing end to their 2023-2024 campaign, the Washington Capitals looked to hit the ground running, but fell to the New Jersey Devils by a two-goal differential in their home opener Oct....

Washington Capitals Welcome New Team Puppy

Washington Capitals Welcome New Team Puppy

By Noelle Cook October 6, 2021

A new team member has joined the Washington Capitals: Biscuit, a ten-week-old chocolate Labrador retriever.  Biscuit, who will participate in media and team events with the Capitals, became the...

Ted Leonsis (CAS ’77), center, founder and owner of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, The National Hockey League and MSE donated 300,000 dollars to help fund repairs  to the Fort Dupont Ice Arena.

Alum Raises Funds to Repair DC’s Only Full-Size Skating Rink

By Paula Hong February 13, 2019

Ted Leonsis (CAS ’77), founder and owner of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, donated $100,000 to help cover the costs of conducting repairs to the Fort Dupont Ice Arena, Washington, D.C.’s only...

RAAB: DC Teams Encounter Challenges

By Matt Raab April 21, 2015

For both the Wizards and the Capitals, early experience made it clear that the teams will need to confront the same problems that have plagued them throughout the regular season in order to make a mark...

LITKE: Outdoor Hockey Is Losing Novelty

By Daniel Litke October 2, 2014

On New Year’s Day 2015, the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks are taking it outside. The teams will face off at Nationals Park for the NHL Winter Classic — an annual outdoor game that has...

DC Sports

By Photo Editor August 29, 2011

As a Division I school, Georgetown provides no shortage of entertainment options for sports fans. But for those that want to witness some high-level competition beyond the Hilltop, Washington provides...

Caps’ Title Hopes Hinge on Goalies

By John Balkam April 1, 2011

The Washington Capitals find themselves in a familiar position as the NHL regular season winds down. With a playoff berth clinched and another Southeast division championship on the way, the Caps are counting...

Corporate Responsibility and Profitability Can Coexist, Say Business Leaders

By Eun Sun Jang March 19, 2010

Despite a lagging economy, Ted Leonsis has beaten the odds, fostering growth in three successful businesses in recent years. Ted Leonsis, former AOL vice president and owner of the Washington Capitals,...

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