Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals

17-9-3 - 1st in Metropolitan Division
Ducks snap Capitals' 6-game winning streak with 4-3 shootout victory on goals by Terry, McTavish Ducks snap Capitals' 6-game winning streak with 4-3 shootout victory on goals by Terry, McTavish

— Troy Terry and Mason McTavish scored in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped the Washington Capitals' six-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory Friday night.

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's game of the month NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's game of the month

The Capitals, Penguins and Flyers are the big risers this week, with the Ducks, Devils and Mammoth sliding.

NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Calder? NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Calder?

We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races -- and some clear favorites have emerged.

Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals crush Sharks 7-1 for sixth straight win Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals crush Sharks 7-1 for sixth straight win

— Alex Ovechkin scored twice to extend his record to 911 career goals, Ryan Leonard had four points and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight win.

Beauvillier's tiebreaking goal sends Capitals past Kings 3-1, into 1st place with 5th straight win Beauvillier's tiebreaking goal sends Capitals past Kings 3-1, into 1st place with 5th straight win

— Anthony Beauvillier scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Logan Thompson made 24 saves in the Washington Capitals' fifth straight victory, 3-1 over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.

Wilson scores twice as the Capitals beat the Islanders 4-1 for their 4th straight win Wilson scores twice as the Capitals beat the Islanders 4-1 for their 4th straight win

— Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.

2021 Team Leaders

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