Capitals erupt, drill Oilers
Alex Ovechkin, above, has two goals and an assist to reach 601 career points Wednesday while goaltender Braden Holtby collects his first career shutout as the Capitals roll at Verizon Center for their sixth straight win. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)
- Game summary: Capitals 5, Oilers 0
So far, so good
ON HOCKEY | The early returns look good on the recent moves, with Jason Arnott doing exactly what he was brought aboard to do.
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Features
View the Post's coverage of the NHL's fourth annual outdoor showcase, held at Heinz Field.
Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals are ready to make a serious run at the Stanley Cup this season.
Capitals General Manager George McPhee is still a scrappy fighter for his team.
Could the Caps superstar's fast and furious style of play shorten his career?
View an interactive graphic to see how the Presidents' Trophy winning roster came together.
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Our panelists discuss the Capitals' moves at this week's NHL trade deadline.
Forward Mathieu Perreault answers questions about his nickname and more.
Rookie defenseman answers readers' questions about roommates and fighting.
Verizon Center staff cover the Caps' ice with a court just in time for the Wizards' game.
Three third-period goals by Los Angeles send Washington to a 4-1 loss at home.
The Caps join 70 children with disabilities for a clinic co-hosted by Dreams For Kids.
Caps center David Steckel explains his successful approach to taking faceoffs.
Michal Neuvirth makes 22 saves in a 3-0 win over Pittsburgh at Verizon Center.
Alex Ovechkin scores the first goal, but Team Staal falls to Team Lidstrom, 11-10.
Our panelists weigh in on the innovative format at NHL All-Star Weekend.
