WASHINGTON CAPITALS

A late two-goal lead evaporated, but Washington pushed back for a 6-5 win that matched a franchise record.

Down two entering the third period, the Capitals beat the Islanders, 5-4 in overtime, for their ninth come-from-behind victory of the season.

The Capitals’ offseason overhaul looks successful so far. And the new teammates have developed chemistry more quickly than expected.

The Capitals goalie scored into his own net in the third period, but Washington responded for a 5-4 victory.

Brandon Duhaime and Jakob Chychrun grew up playing together in South Florida. They’re reunited with two of their earliest coaches — their dads — during this year’s Capitals mentors trip.

The Capitals snap a two-game skid and beat the defending Stanley Cup champions in Florida for the first time in five years.

Washington got the opening goal but fell behind by two and could not rally past New Jersey at Capital One Arena.

The Capitals jumped out to an early lead but had no answers as Colorado took control in the middle period.

Ovechkin had scored 15 goals in 18 goals before the injury, leading the Capitals to a hot start amid his chase of Gretzky’s goals record.

As Alex Ovechkin recovers from an injury, the Washington Capitals must try to keep their hot start going without the player who has driven so much of it.

Alex Ovechkin was barreling in on Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record. Now we don’t know what to expect.

Ovechkin’s injury, which came during the Capitals’ win at Utah on Monday, disrupts what has been a remarkable season for the 39-year-old.

Alex Ovechkin scored two more goals to move closer to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time mark, but his status is in question after a collision forced him out of the game.

The captain scored three goals for the first time since Dec. 31, 2022, in a 5-2 victory over the Golden Knights.

Washington put the clamps on the NHL’s scoring leader and Connor McMichael scored twice in 5-2 victory over high-flying Colorado.

Capitals Coach Spencer Carbery called Washington’s performance “embarrassing” and “unrecognizable” Wednesday night. He walked back none of it the next day.

The Caps looked poised to beat the Maple Leafs after losing all three meetings last season before a late third-period comeback by Toronto led to an overtime defeat.

At 39, Alex Ovechkin remains a relentless goal scorer, and his teammates ‘don’t think there’ll ever be anybody like him again.’