Oilers Closing In On Capitals

Washington Capitals are No. 9 in 2025 NHL prospect pool rankings
The Capitals have remodeled their pool quickly, with quality at the top and, finally, depth into the double digits.
NHL Power Rankings: Oilers Closing In On Capitals
The Edmonton Oilers are climbing up the NHL standings, and it seems the Washington Capitals may have a new challenger for the top organization in the league. Let's take a look at just how far the Oilers moved up in the latest power rankings.
Capitals are clicking again — and sitting atop NHL in total points
A third-period goal from Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust snaps goalie Logan Thompson’s scoreless streak at just shy of 120 minutes.
NHL Power Rankings: Can the Capitals hang on to the top spot?
We’re at a bit of a crossroads with the Capitals. They’ve occupied the top spot in three of the last four rankings and at 32-10-5 are seemingly running away with the Presidents’ Trophy playing at a 120-point pace. That’s eight points up on second. Good for them!
NHL Power Rankings: Week 16
The Winnipeg Jets lead the NHL power rankings for the first time since November, but it's tight at the top. Plus, the blockbuster Rantanen trade has more big winners.
NHL Power Rankings: All 32 NHL Teams Ranked From WORST To FIRST After Week 16
We got a blockbuster trade that shook up the NHL world. Without further ado, let’s get into the week sixteen rankings.

Ottawa senators, Washington Capitals and Alexander Ovechkin

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin sends fans into frenzy as Wayne Gretzky chase heats up
In the third period between the Capitals and Senators, Alex Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.
Thomas Chabot lifts Senators to OT win over Capitals
Thomas Chabot scored at 1:46 of overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the visiting Washington Capitals 5-4 on Thursday night ...
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Senators vs Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game
With both Ottawa and Washington featuring elite defenses, goals will be hard to come by in tonight's Eastern Conference ...
1 player Capitals must acquire before 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
The Capitals should be buyers at the NHL trade deadline and should make a serious offer for Elias Pettersson from the Canucks ...
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NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes Gretzky chase when Capitals visit Senators
Welcome to the NHL On Tap, a daily look at the games on the NHL schedule. There are 10 games on the schedule for Thursday, including two nationally televised in the United States. Thursday also marks ...
Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: See how two of the great NHL careers compare
Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.
NHL roundup: Marc-Andre Fleury, Wild blank Habs
Marc-Andre Fleury, playing his final game in his home province, recorded his 76th career shutout as the visiting Minnesota ...
Takeaways: Ovechkin & Strome Lead Wild Rally For Capitals, But Lack Of Discipline Costly In Ugly OT Loss To Senators
The Washington Capitals were certainly feeling the effects of a lengthy road swing start to weigh on them as they played the ...