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Capitals would receive first-round playoff bye in latest NHL return plan May 21, 2020
The latest NHL return-to-play scenario being discussed in multiple reports would include 24 teams, but rather than start with a round-robin tournament, as reported last weekend, the league would go straight into the playoffs and give eight teams first-round byes. One of those teams: the Washington Capitals. According to reports ...
Adam Zielonka
Washington D.C. among top five successful cities in sports: study May 19, 2020
For years — decades even — Washington fans had little to brag about but old Redskins memories. Boasting? That was for championship cities like Los Angeles or Boston. And people from those towns made sure you knew it, too. But the District is no longer a bridesmaid. Not ...
Matthew Paras
Ted Leonsis floats 'bubble' for NBA, NHL seasons to resume May 18, 2020
Monumental Sports and Entertainment owner Ted Leonsis said Sunday that he believes when the NBA, NHL and WNBA seasons resume amid the coronavirus pandemic, it will happen in host cities rather than in every team's home arena. Appearing on CNN's "The Situation Room," Leonsis, the owner of the Washington Wizards, ...
Matthew Paras
NHL working on 24-team playoff format to resume hockey season May 17, 2020
The NHL and NHLPA are discussing a unique 24-team tournament to precede the Stanley Cup Playoffs whenever hockey is able to return, reports said. First revealed by French Canadian outlet TVA Sports and confirmed by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic and TSN, the format would include 24 teams ...
Adam Zielonka
Capitals' minor-leaguers stuck in limbo with AHL season canceled May 13, 2020
Goalie Pheonix Copley and defenseman Beck Malenstyn saw their hockey seasons come to an abrupt end this week — or did they? The American Hockey League called off the remainder of its 2019-20 season on Monday due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, so the Hershey Bears won't take the ice ...
Adam Zielonka

News from Around the NHL

CBS Sports

NHL targets early June to enter Phase 2 of its return to play plan
on May 25, 2020 at 4:29 pm
A specific date has not been decided on yet, nor has a timeline of how long Phase 2 will last
NHL players approve 24-team conference-based playoff format; further negotiation to come
on May 23, 2020 at 3:12 am
Several details still need to be negotiated before play can resume
Where to buy sports team face masks online - Officially licensed face coverings
on May 21, 2020 at 7:43 pm
How to get your hands on face coverings that represent your favorite team
3ICE, a new 3-on-3 hockey league, will feature six Hockey Hall of Famers as head coaches
on May 21, 2020 at 5:40 pm
Guy Carbonneau, Joe Mullen and Grant Fuhr are among the new head coaches
NHL, NHLPA reportedly discussing 24-team conference-based setup for playoffs
on May 21, 2020 at 2:20 pm
The NHLPA's executive board will discuss the scenario on Thursday

Fox Sports

NHL plans to open small-group workouts in June as Phase 2 of return
on May 25, 2020 at 11:08 pm
The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon -- with plenty of precautions.
NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of return
on May 25, 2020 at 4:22 pm
NHL hopes to move to Phase 2 of return-to-play protocol, including opening of practice facilities and allowing small group workouts, early next month
Isolating away from family a 'hot topic' as NHL plots return
on May 25, 2020 at 6:27 am
NHL players are debating the merits of quarantining away from family members as part of a potential resumption of the season
Canada's NHL teams offer options to season-ticket holders
on May 23, 2020 at 9:26 pm
Canada's NHL teams offer options to season-ticket holders
New-look Santa Anita cashes winning ticket as racing returns
on May 23, 2020 at 4:43 pm
Horses are thundering down the stretch again at Santa Anita

Washington Capitals All Time Goals

1	Alex Ovechkin	655
2	Peter Bondra	472
3	Mike Gartner	397
4	Nicklas Backstrom	227
5	Mike Ridley	218
6	Alexander Semin	197
7	Bengt-Ake Gustafsson	195
8	Dave Christian	193
9	Bob Carpenter	188
10	Dennis Maruk	182

Washington Capitals All Time Assists

1	Nicklas Backstrom	641
2	Alex Ovechkin	551
3	Michal Pivonka	418
4	Mike Gartner	392
5	Dale Hunter	375
6	Calle Johansson	361
7	Bengt-Ake Gustafsson	359
8	Peter Bondra	353
9	Scott Stevens	331
10	Mike Ridley	329

Washington Capitals All Time Points

1	Alex Ovechkin	1206
2	Nicklas Backstrom	868
3	Peter Bondra	825
4	Mike Gartner	789
5	Michal Pivonka	599
6	Dale Hunter	556
7	Bengt-Ake Gustafsson	554
8	Mike Ridley	547
9	Calle Johansson	474
10	Dennis Maruk	431

History of Franchise
Conference: Eastern
Division: Metropolitan

Owner(s)	Monumental Sports & Entertainment (Ted Leonsis, chairman)
General manager	Brian MacLellan
Head coach	Todd Reirden
Captain	Alexander Ovechkin

Arena/Stadium: Capital One Arena

Minor league affiliates	Hershey Bears (AHL) South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)

Stanley Cups: 1 (2017–18)
Conference championships: 2 (1997–98, 2017–18)
Presidents’ Trophy: 3 (2009–10, 2015–16, 2016–17)
Division championships: 12 (1988–89, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19)

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2019-2020 Washington Capitals Schedule

Opponent	Venue/City	Date/Time
St. Louis Blues vs. Washington Capitals	Enterprise Center	Wednesday, October 2, 2019
	St. Louis, MO	Wed 7:00PM
New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals	Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum	Friday, October 4, 2019
	Uniondale, NY	Fri 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes	Capital One Arena	Saturday, October 5, 2019
	Washington, DC	Sat 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Dallas Stars	Capital One Arena	Tuesday, October 8, 2019
	Washington, DC	Tue 7:00PM
Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals	Bridgestone Arena	Thursday, October 10, 2019
	Nashville, TN	Thu 7:00PM
Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals	American Airlines Center	Saturday, October 12, 2019
	Dallas, TX	Sat 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche	Capital One Arena	Monday, October 14, 2019
	Washington, DC	Mon 5:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs	Capital One Arena	Wednesday, October 16, 2019
	Washington, DC	Wed 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers	Capital One Arena	Friday, October 18, 2019
	Washington, DC	Fri 7:00PM
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Washington Capitals	United Center	Sunday, October 20, 2019
	Chicago, IL	Sun 6:00PM
Calgary Flames vs. Washington Capitals	Scotiabank Saddledome	Tuesday, October 22, 2019
	Calgary, ALB	Tue 7:00PM
Edmonton Oilers vs. Washington Capitals	Rogers Place	Thursday, October 24, 2019
	Edmonton, ALB	Thu 7:00PM
Vancouver Canucks vs. Washington Capitals	Rogers Arena	Friday, October 25, 2019
	Vancouver, BC	Fri 7:00PM
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals	Scotiabank Arena	Tuesday, October 29, 2019
	Toronto, ONT	Tue 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres	Capital One Arena	Friday, November 1, 2019
	Washington, DC	Fri 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Calgary Flames	Capital One Arena	Sunday, November 3, 2019
	Washington, DC	Sun 7:00PM
Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals	BB&T Center	Thursday, November 7, 2019
	Sunrise, FL	Thu 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights	Capital One Arena	Saturday, November 9, 2019
	Washington, DC	Sat 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Arizona Coyotes	Capital One Arena	Monday, November 11, 2019
	Washington, DC	Mon 7:00PM
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals	Wells Fargo Center – PA	Wednesday, November 13, 2019
	Philadelphia, PA	Wed 7:30PM
Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens	Capital One Arena	Friday, November 15, 2019
	Washington, DC	Fri 7:00PM
Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals	TD Garden	Saturday, November 16, 2019
	Boston, MA	Sat 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Anaheim Ducks	Capital One Arena	Monday, November 18, 2019
	Washington, DC	Mon 7:00PM
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals	Madison Square Garden	Wednesday, November 20, 2019
	New York, NY	Wed 8:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks	Capital One Arena	Saturday, November 23, 2019
	Washington, DC	Sat 12:30PM
Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers	Capital One Arena	Wednesday, November 27, 2019
	Washington, DC	Wed 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning	Capital One Arena	Friday, November 29, 2019
	Washington, DC	Fri 5:00PM
Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals	Little Caesars Arena	Saturday, November 30, 2019
	Detroit, MI	Sat 7:00PM
San Jose Sharks vs. Washington Capitals	SAP Center	Tuesday, December 3, 2019
	San Jose, CA	Tue 7:30PM
Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals	Staples Center	Wednesday, December 4, 2019
	Los Angeles, CA	Wed 7:00PM
Anaheim Ducks vs. Washington Capitals	Honda Center	Friday, December 6, 2019
	Anaheim, CA	Fri 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets	Capital One Arena	Monday, December 9, 2019
	Washington, DC	Mon 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins	Capital One Arena	Wednesday, December 11, 2019
	Washington, DC	Wed 7:00PM
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals	Amalie Arena	Saturday, December 14, 2019
	Tampa, FL	Sat 7:00PM
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals	Nationwide Arena	Monday, December 16, 2019
	Columbus, OH	Mon 7:00PM
New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals	Prudential Center	Friday, December 20, 2019
	Newark, NJ	Fri 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning	Capital One Arena	Saturday, December 21, 2019
	Washington, DC	Sat 7:00PM
Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals	TD Garden	Monday, December 23, 2019
	Boston, MA	Mon 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets	Capital One Arena	Friday, December 27, 2019
	Washington, DC	Fri 7:00PM
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals	PNC Arena	Saturday, December 28, 2019
	Raleigh, NC	Sat 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders	Capital One Arena	Tuesday, December 31, 2019
	Washington, DC	Tue 1:00PM
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals	PNC Arena	Friday, January 3, 2020
	Raleigh, NC	Fri 7:30PM
Washington Capitals vs. San Jose Sharks	Capital One Arena	Sunday, January 5, 2020
	Washington, DC	Sun 12:30PM
Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators	Capital One Arena	Tuesday, January 7, 2020
	Washington, DC	Tue 7:00PM
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals	Wells Fargo Center – PA	Wednesday, January 8, 2020
	Philadelphia, PA	Wed 7:30PM
Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils	Capital One Arena	Saturday, January 11, 2020
	Washington, DC	Sat 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes	Capital One Arena	Monday, January 13, 2020
	Washington, DC	Mon 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils	Capital One Arena	Thursday, January 16, 2020
	Washington, DC	Thu 7:00PM
New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals	Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum	Saturday, January 18, 2020
	Uniondale, NY	Sat 1:00PM
Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals	Centre Bell	Monday, January 27, 2020
	Montreal, QUE	Mon 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators	Capital One Arena	Wednesday, January 29, 2020
	Washington, DC	Wed 7:30PM
Ottawa Senators vs. Washington Capitals	Canadian Tire Centre	Friday, January 31, 2020
	Ottawa, ONT	Fri 7:30PM
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins	Capital One Arena	Sunday, February 2, 2020
	Washington, DC	Sun 12:30PM
Washington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings	Capital One Arena	Tuesday, February 4, 2020
	Washington, DC	Tue 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers	Capital One Arena	Saturday, February 8, 2020
	Washington, DC	Sat 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders	Capital One Arena	Monday, February 10, 2020
	Washington, DC	Mon 7:00PM
Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals	Pepsi Center – Denver	Thursday, February 13, 2020
	Denver, CO	Thu 7:00PM
Arizona Coyotes vs. Washington Capitals	Gila River Arena	Saturday, February 15, 2020
	Glendale, AZ	Sat 8:00PM
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Washington Capitals	T-Mobile Arena	Monday, February 17, 2020
	Las Vegas, NV	Mon 3:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens	Capital One Arena	Thursday, February 20, 2020
	Washington, DC	Thu 7:00PM
New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals	Prudential Center	Saturday, February 22, 2020
	Newark, NJ	Sat 1:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins	Capital One Arena	Sunday, February 23, 2020
	Washington, DC	Sun 12:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Winnipeg Jets	Capital One Arena	Tuesday, February 25, 2020
	Washington, DC	Tue 7:00PM
Winnipeg Jets vs. Washington Capitals	Bell MTS Place	Thursday, February 27, 2020
	Winnipeg, MAN	Thu 7:00PM
Minnesota Wild vs. Washington Capitals	Xcel Energy Center	Sunday, March 1, 2020
	Saint Paul, MN	Sun 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers	Capital One Arena	Wednesday, March 4, 2020
	Washington, DC	Wed 7:00PM
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals	Madison Square Garden	Thursday, March 5, 2020
	New York, NY	Thu 7:00PM
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals	PPG Paints Arena	Saturday, March 7, 2020
	Pittsburgh, PA	Sat 1:00PM
Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals	KeyBank Center	Monday, March 9, 2020
	Buffalo, NY	Mon 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings	Capital One Arena	Thursday, March 12, 2020
	Washington, DC	Thu 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks	Capital One Arena	Saturday, March 14, 2020
	Washington, DC	Sat 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers	Capital One Arena	Monday, March 16, 2020
	Washington, DC	Mon 7:00PM
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals	Nationwide Arena	Thursday, March 19, 2020
	Columbus, OH	Thu 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators	Capital One Arena	Friday, March 20, 2020
	Washington, DC	Fri 7:00PM
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals	PPG Paints Arena	Sunday, March 22, 2020
	Pittsburgh, PA	Sun 12:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues	Capital One Arena	Tuesday, March 24, 2020
	Washington, DC	Tue 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers	Capital One Arena	Thursday, March 26, 2020
	Washington, DC	Thu 7:00PM
Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals	Little Caesars Arena	Saturday, March 28, 2020
	Detroit, MI	Sat 7:00PM
Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals	KeyBank Center	Monday, March 30, 2020
	Buffalo, NY	Mon 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs	Capital One Arena	Tuesday, March 31, 2020
	Washington, DC	Tue 7:00PM
Washington Capitals vs. Minnesota Wild	Capital One Arena	Thursday, April 2, 2020
	Washington, DC	Thu 7:00PM
Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals	BB&T Center	Saturday, April 4, 2020
	Sunrise, FL	Sat 7:00PM