Stanley Cup playoff series are won on the margins -— and every hit, every shift, every shot can make a difference.

After losing game one of their first-round series 3-2 in overtime, the Montreal Canadiens needed a win on Wednesday night ...

WASHINGTON -- Connor McMichael scored two goals, and the Washington Capitals extended their lead in the Eastern Conference ...

If the answer is “no,” that’s OK. Montreal nearly backed its way into the playoffs and the Washington Capitals hit a rough ...

Logan Thompson's goaltending in the third period is the biggest reason the Washington Capitals took a 2-0 series lead on the ...

WASHINGTON — Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some ...

In Colorado, the Dallas Stars took a 2-1 series lead over the Avalanche behind a 2-1 win, thanks to a rugged defensive ...

Washington Capitals defenseman Alex Alexeyev made his return to the lineup for Game 2 of the first-round series against the ...

So, when the Washington Capitals needed him in the third period of their 3-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of ...

Montreal took an early 1-0 lead in the second period on a goal from Christian Dvorak, but the Capitals responded quickly with ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his winning goal in overtime of Game 1 of a first-round NHL ...

Hockey star Nicklas Backstrom, a forward for the Washington Capitals, has listed his McLean, Virginia, home for $14.995 ...