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Jakob Chychrun scored twice for the Capitals (47-17-9), who have lost three straight (0-2-1).
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Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period on Sunday afternoon against the Buffalo Sabres, putting him another step closer to becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer.
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Ovechkin scores No. 890 in Capitals loss to Sabres
Ovechkin pulled the Capitals within 6-4 at 9:11 of the third period when he got position at the top of the crease and deflected Rasmus Sandin’s shot from the left point down between James Reimer’s pads. Ovechkin, who also had two assists, has 37 goals in 57 games for the Capitals.
Thompson, Tuch help Sabres outlast Ovechkin, Capitals with 8-5 win
Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson each scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Washington Capitals 8-5 on Sunday.
Alex Ovechkin scores No. 890, now 5 goals from NHL record
Washington captain Alex Ovechkin, 39, is five goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career during the third period of the Capitals' home game Sunday, an 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena.
Alex Ovechkin 5 goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record after scoring vs. Sabres
The Washington Capitals superstar continues to close in on Gretzky’s longstanding record of 894 career NHL goals.
Caps' Ovechkin scores 890th goal, five shy of Gretzky's NHL record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th NHL goal on Sunday, moving five away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 in his Washington Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.His goal pulled the Capitals within 6-4,
Ovechkin scores, inches closer to history as Capitals fall to Sabres
Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record is in danger. After scoring his 890th career goal in Sunday’s 8-5 result against the Buffalo Sabres, Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is five goals from passing the Great One.
When could Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky goal record? A look at Capitals' schedule
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's goal record. How he has fared vs. the teams he'll face the rest of the season.
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At the Horn | Sabres 8 - Capitals 5
Buffalo’s eight goals matched its season-high, previously reached Feb. 22 against the New York Rangers. Washington, which sits atop the Eastern Conference standings with 103 points, had not allowed more than five goals in a game this season.
Sabres visit the Capitals after Quinn’s 2-goal game
The Buffalo Sabres visit the Washington Capitals after Jack Quinn scored two goals in the Sabres' 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Capitals are 1st NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season after being last to get in last year
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Alex Ovechkin Earns Praise for What He Did After Capitals Loss to Wild
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League-leading Capitals set their sights on President’s Cup
The Washington Capitals have clinched a playoff berth and home-ice advantage in the first round. Next up: clinching the Metropolitan Division en route to a potential run at the President’s Cup ...
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Capitals Make Major Move on Tuesday Before NHL Playoffs
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Capitals take home winning streak into game against the Flyers
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals will try to keep their four-game home win streak intact when they play the Philadelphia Flyers. Washington has a 45-15-8 record overall and a 14-4-0 record in ...
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Capitals re-sign defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an 8-year extension worth $72 million
Jakob Chychrun in his first season with the Washington Capitals delivered them offense from their blue line that helped them become the top team in the NHL. Now, he’s sticking around for the ...
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Capitals Can Become First Playoff Team
The Washington Capitals have been one of the best teams in the NHL this season, and they are on the verge of another achievement. The Eastern Conference leaders have the chance to clinch a spot in ...
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