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Welcome Back Marcus Johansson! (And Goodbye, Daniel Sprong)

The Caps traded Daniel Spring to Seattle for Marcus Johansson.
Caps Celebrate Team’s Black History

February is Black History Month and the Washington Capitals announced initiatives Tuesday to commemorate Black Hockey History.
Rest in Peace, Ovie the Bulldog

Caps superfan Ovie the Bulldog passed away on Friday, according to his owner, Michael Robinson.
Alex Ovechkin Ties Dave Andreychuk on All-Time Power Play Goal List

With his 274th power play goal Wednesday against Chicago, Caps captain Alex Ovechkin tied Dave Andreychuk on the all-time NHL power play goal list.
Tom Wilson and Martin Fehervary Exit With Injuries

Tom Wilson and Martin Ferhevary both left Friday's game and did not return with upper-body injuries in what could be a massive blow to the already-depleted depth of the Capitals.
As Caps Suffer More Covid Problems, Can Success Continue?

The Capitals announced yesterday that practice today would be canceled and facilities shut down out of an abundance of caution as the team awaits another round of Covid tests.
Ilya Samsonov Is NHL’s Second “Star of the Week”

Samsonov came to play this past week, saving all 56 shots in back-to-back shutout victories.
Capitals Re-sign Nic Dowd

Nic Dowd, a center, signed for three years though the Caps have a couple of rookie centers who will also be battling for a spot.
Alex Ovechkin Ties Brett Hull on All-Time NHL Goals List

With a goal that not everyone was certain he scored in Monday's 5-3 victory against the Sabres, Alex Ovechkin tied Brett Hull with 741 career goals for fourth all-time.