Alex Ovechkin hasn't been quite himself through the first two games of the Washington Capitals' Eastern Conference first-round series against the New York Rangers.
The Capitals need production out of Alex Ovechkin to get back in their series against the Rangers, but the Washington captain says the best plan is to "just settle down a little bit."
The first two games of the playoffs have been nothing short of disappointing for the Washington Capitals. With only four goals and 46 shots on goal in two games, the Capitals have not been performing at the level they need to be to win out over the New York Rangers.
The New York Rangers knew they would get a desperate effort from the Washington Capitals in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. And by all accounts, the Capitals came to play.
After a Game 2 loss in which his star captain was held scoreless again, Capitals coach Spencer Carbery, facing a 2-0 series deficit after a 4-3 defeat, told reporters that Alex Ovechkin is "struggling" against the matchups the Rangers are presenting.
The New York Rangers have been made -180 favorites over the Washington Capitals (+150) despite their game on Friday being at Capital One Arena in Washington.
If the Capitals are going to have any chance to get back in their first round series against the Rangers they are going to need to get a lot more from superstar forward Alex Ovechkin.
The New York Rangers held on for the win on Tuesday night.
Action Network's hockey expert Nicholas Martin shares a prediction for Tuesday's NHL Game 2 between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers.
It’s time for another Washington Capitals weekly update. The Washington Capitals (40-31-11, 91 PTS) will keep playing for at least one more week. Despite a -37 goal differential, they made the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs by claiming the final Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference.
In Game 1 against the Washington Capitals, the New York Rangers’ fourth line delivered a stellar performance. Jimmy Vesey notched a goal and an assist, Barclay Goodrow contributed two assists, and Matt Rempe scored a goal.
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery noted that defenseman Vincent lorio is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Iorio was hit awkwardly into the boards by New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere during game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Much has been said about the Washington Capitals and their entry into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Washington was one of the worst offensive teams in the league during the regular season.
Photo: @Capitals The Washington Capitals lost to the New York Rangers by a score of 4-1 at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of the best-of-seven first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series on Sunday afternoon.
Not a good sign for one of the Washington Capitals’ young blueliners. During the second period of the team’s opening game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers, Capitals defenseman Vincent Iorio was hit awkwardly into the boards by Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere.
Rookie fourth-line forward Matt Rempe has become something of a cult hero on Broadway due to his massive size, thunderous hits and willingness to fight all of the NHL's heavyweights.
The Bears played their final game of the regular season on Saturday, April 20th at the GIANT Center and hosted the Charlotte Checkers. It had been the second game straight against the Checkers, the previous game was a 4-3 victory for Hershey on Wednesday.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally upon us. On Saturday, the NHL begins its postseason tournament to crown a champion. Among the challengers are the Washington Capitals, who have a tough first-round matchup.
The 19-year-old was the eighth overall pick back in June and has only seen his stock go up since then.
It’s time for one of the last Washington Capitals weekly update of the season. The Washington Capitals (38-31-11, 87 points) have two games left in their season.
The Capitals recalled a veteran defenseman after Saturday's scary event involving Nick Jensen.
Washington defenseman Nick Jensen was stretchered off the ice late in the first period Saturday afternoon in the Capitals' home match against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but he appears to have escaped serious injury.
There’s a Rasmus Sandin injury to the back end of the Capitals blue line. Sunday night in Washington, D.C., the Capitals lost more than just the game. Defender Rasmus Sandin was injured in the final play of the opening period and did not return to the game.
Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear will be out indefinitely while receiving care from the NHL player assistance program.
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