With break, union set for internal talks
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (Louis Lanzano/AP)
The NHL Players’ Association has left the negotiating table to have internal discussions and hold a conference call with the union’s executive board and negotiating committee to determine what step to take next in the hockey labor talks.
NHL lockout: Negotiations sour after week of meetings
Get caught up on the latest he-said, he-said in the NHL labor negotiations.
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Athletes and politics on Twitter
We curate the political Twitter musings of various D.C. athletes.”
Baby RGIII, locked-out hockey player and other Halloween costumes
There was not shortage of people dressed as RGIII last night. ”
Morning Pixels: It’s Movember
A few local athletes are pledging to grow a mustache to raise awareness for men's health issues. ”
D.C. sports-inspired pumpkin carvings
There’s no lack of talented pumpkin carvers in the DMV. Check out some of their work.”
Caps, Wizards set to announce new radio deal
A new arrangement will have Caps and Wizards games on both AM and FM stations, with 106.7 The Fan carrying virtually all Caps games.”
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NHL cancels games through November
The labor dispute between the players and owners has cost the league its first month of games, and the Winter Classic could be next.
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Adam Oates named Capitals’ head coach
Team announces hiring of Devils assistant, who spent six years in Washington as a player and on Tuesday was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Caps win Game 7, oust Bruins
Joel Ward scores in overtime to give the Caps a 2-1 victory and keep their postseason alive.
Capitals-Bruins Game 2
PHOTOS | Nicklas Backstrom scores in double overtime, giving the Capitals a 2-1 win.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin through the years
A look through two-time NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin's nearly seven seasons as a Washington Capital.
NHL Power Rankings: St. Louis Blues surge to top
Tarik El-Bashir assesses the top teams in the National Hockey League this week (March 9). Records are through Thursday’s games.
NHL Power Rankings
Tarik El-Bashir assesses the top teams in the National Hockey League this week (Jan. 20).
Green returns, but Backstrom hurt in Caps’ victory
The Washington Capitals defeat the Calgary Flames, 3-1.
NHL Power Rankings
Tarik El-Bashir assesses the top teams in the National Hockey League this week (Dec. 16).
Capitals videos
Post Sports Live: What does Oates hire mean for Capitals?
The Post Sports Live crew talk about what the Adam Oates hire means for the Capitals and Alex Ovechkin.
Los Angeles Kings win Stanley Cup
The Los Angeles Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1, to win the sixth and final game of the Stanley Cup NHL Championship. Kings goalie Jonathan Quick won the Conn Smythe Playoff MVP Award.
Devils stay alive, beat Kings on late goals
The New Jersey Devils beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Wednesday to avoid a sweep in the Stanley Cup finals. Game 5 is Saturday night in Newark, N.J.Bruins, fans celebrate Stanley Cup
Bruins fans lined the streets of Boston Saturday for a parade and rally to honor the Stanley Cup champions. Boston beat Vancouver to win its first Cup in 39 years Wednesday. (June 18)
Oilers use top pick for Nugent-Hopkins
Red Deer Rebels forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was the first player selected in the Friday's NHL draft, picked by the Oilers. The Avalanche took Gabriel Landeskog with the second choice, followed by the Panthers' selection of Jonathan Huberdeau. (June 24)
The Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year contract, worth a reported $2 million. Jagr led Pittsburgh to two Stanley Cup championships. Jagr has played the past three years in Russia. (June 29)
Free-agent forward Jaromir Jagr on Friday surprised many around the league by signing a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. (July 1)
Brad Richards agrees to nine years with Rangers
Center Brad Richards, considered the biggest prize in this year's underwhelming free-agent market, struck it rich Saturday when he agreed to a nine-year, $60 million deal with the New York Rangers. (July 2)
The Washington Post's Jason Reid joins LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and host Jonathan Forsythe to discuss the next Redskins quarterback, the Nationals at the All-Star break and the Capitals' goalies.
Post Sports Live: Who will start in net for Caps in opener?
The Washington Post's Jason Reid, LaVar Arrington, Dan Steinberg and host Jonathan Forsythe discuss who will be in the net for the Capitals at the beginning of the next season.Recent columns
Happiness as a sports owner hasn’t come easy for Ted Leonsis, but that hasn’t slowed his pursuit.
OPINION | The new Capitals head coach was good on the ice, and is so far behind the mike. Ultimately though, he’ll be judged on whether the Capitals win.
OPINION | Adam Oates just might have the temperament and credentials to revive Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals.
At what point does Ted Leonsis’s methodical approach to sports ownership get questioned as too slow?
OPINION | There’s no shame in the way the Capitals lost, but there shouldn’t be any satisfaction either.
OPINION | Though Game 7 was another heart-wrenching defeat for Washington, the Capitals may have finally found what they’ve been looking for: a team identity.
Capitals archives
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- Holtby has stayed on the ice
- NHL lockout leaves fans in the cold
- Lockout starts; its end is uncertain
- Capitals brace for a labor stalemate
- Caps extend contract with Brouwer
- Another NHL lockout looms
- Caps’ Hendricks backs equality project
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- Full Q&A; with Ted Leonsis
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