The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features 16 teams in eight best-of-7 series, which start Saturday. Today, NHL.com ...

Crosby hits 90 points for 3rd straight season for Pittsburgh; Stevenson makes 33 saves for Washington in NHL debut ...

We typically think of the NHL's salary cap as a 'hard cap' with a clearly defined minimum and maximum for the clubs' payrolls ...

Capitals vs. Canadiens is a tale of two seasons: The Capitals flirted with the Presidents’ Trophy, clinched the playoffs on ...

Which eight teams will advance to the second round of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs? USA TODAY weighs in with first-round ...

Teams of all competitive strains were aiming to head down the stretch on a good run, and it was accomplished in particular in ...

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin put on a show in the regular-season finale, showcasing their greatness in the Pittsburgh ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — The Washington Capitals will soon kick off their playoff run against the Montréal Canadiens. The first ...

Ever since breaking the NHL’s all-time goals record, Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin has been honored and celebrated everywhere he’s gone, and his l ...

The Montreal Canadiens return to the playoffs ahead of schedule, with a young and exciting roster that exceeded expectations. In Round 1 they’ll meet the top seed in the East, Washington, who also ...