When the Washington Capitals traded for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois in June, they hoped another change in scenery would kick-start his career and help him reach his potential.

Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist in the third period to key the Washington Capitals rallying to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2, extending their winning streak to three games.

That sparked off a team-wide brawl, and although no one dropped the gloves, players from both teams were getting after one another. When the referees were finally able to settle things down after more than a minute,

The Capitals are in the middle of a surprising dream season, which means the NHL Trade Deadline will be an intriguing time for them.

Tom Wilson fought Brady Tkachuk late in the first period, scored on the power play in the second and assisted on Martin Fehervary’s goal in the third to help the Washington Capitals end their season-worst losing streak at three games by beating the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in a shootout.

After being acquired from Pittsburgh at the deadline, winger hopes to bring grit, speed and energy as newest addition to Eastern Conference-leading Washington’s lineup.

WASHINGTON -- Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and two assists for the Washington Capitals, who recovered for a 5-4 shootout win against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena on Monday.

Things were relatively quiet beetween the Washington Capitals and Seattle Kraken through the first two periods of play on Sunday afternoon. Then, tensions boiled over and things got heated — fast.

The Washington Capitals are back in action, and with three straight wins under their belt after busting out of a recent skid, they'll try to keep the ball rolling against the Seattle Kraken.

Washington Capitals left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Ryan Suter (22) collide along the boards during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin got his 885th career goal to tie it midway through the third period, Tom Wilson scored 4:07 into overtime and the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday night.