Nick Jensen

Vegas takes on Washington in non-conference matchup

By The Associated PressApril 19, 2022 GMT

Washington Capitals (43-23-10, fourth in the Metropolitan) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (41-31-5, fourth in the Pacific)

Las Vegas; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Vegas and Washington will play in a non-conference matchup.

Colorado plays Washington, aims for 7th straight home win

By The Associated PressApril 17, 2022 GMT

Washington Capitals (42-23-10, fourth in the Metropolitan) vs. Colorado Avalanche (55-14-6, first in the Central)

Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Colorado hosts Washington looking to prolong its six-game home winning streak.

Hurricanes visit the Capitals after Jarvis’ 2-goal game

By The Associated PressMarch 27, 2022 GMT

Carolina Hurricanes (43-15-7, first in the Metropolitan) vs. Washington Capitals (37-20-10, fourth in the Metropolitan)

Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host Carolina after Seth Jarvis scored two goals in the Hurricanes' 7-2 victory over the Blues.

Blues beat Capitals to snap 3-game skid, lose Krug to injury

By STEPHEN WHYNOMarch 23, 2022 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ravaged by injuries and other absences all season, the St. Louis Blues may need to fill another big void in the lineup.

They put together a strong 60-minute effort to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 Tuesday night and snap a three-game skid, but lost defenseman Torey Krug to an apparent left hand or wrist injury.

Blues visit the Capitals after Perron’s 3-goal game

By The Associated PressMarch 21, 2022 GMT

St. Louis Blues (34-18-9, second in the Central) vs. Washington Capitals (35-19-10, fourth in the Metropolitan)

Ovechkin scores twice in Capitals’ 4-1 win over Predators

By JIM DIAMONDFebruary 16, 2022 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of goals, including his 30th of the season, to lead the Washington Capitals in their 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Joe Snively and Nick Jensen also scored, and Ilya Samsonov made 33 saves for Washington, which has won two of their last three.

Jets visit the Capitals following shutout victory

By The Associated PressJanuary 17, 2022 GMT

Winnipeg Jets (17-12-5, fifth in the Central) vs. Washington Capitals (21-9-9, third in the Metropolitan)

Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host Winnipeg after the Jets shut out Detroit 3-0.

Capitals face the Islanders on 4-game losing streak

By The Associated PressJanuary 14, 2022 GMT

Washington Capitals (20-8-9, third in the Metropolitan) vs. New York Islanders (11-12-6, eighth in the Metropolitan)

Elmont; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Washington is looking to end its four-game skid with a victory over New York.

Detroit hosts Washington after Larkin’s 3-goal game

By The Associated PressDecember 30, 2021 GMT

Washington Capitals (19-6-7, first in the Metropolitan) vs. Detroit Red Wings (15-13-3, fourth in the Atlantic)

Detroit; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit Detroit after Dylan Larkin scored three goals in the Red Wings' 5-2 win against the Devils.

Capitals host the Penguins after shootout victory

By The Associated PressDecember 9, 2021 GMT

Pittsburgh Penguins (12-8-5, fourth in the Metropolitan) vs. Washington Capitals (16-4-6, first in the Metropolitan)

Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -148, Penguins +123; over/under is 6

Chicago visits Ovechkin and the Capitals

By The Associated PressDecember 1, 2021 GMT

Chicago Blackhawks (7-12-2, seventh in the Central) vs. Washington Capitals (14-4-5, first in the Metropolitan)

Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -219, Blackhawks +177; over/under is 6.5

Capitals can’t hold on to 4-1 lead, lose 5-4 to Panthers

By The Associated PressDecember 1, 2021 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored the winning power-play goal with 14.4 seconds left, capping a furious comeback for the Florida Panthers to beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Washington visits San Jose after Hathaway’s 2-goal game

By The Associated PressNovember 19, 2021 GMT

Washington Capitals (10-2-5, second in the Metropolitan) vs. San Jose Sharks (8-7-1, fourth in the Pacific)

San Jose, California; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sharks +110, Capitals -132; over/under is 6

Ducks face the Capitals on 7-game win streak

By The Associated PressNovember 15, 2021 GMT

Washington Capitals vs. Anaheim Ducks

Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ducks +122, Capitals -146; over/under is 5.5

Oshie’s hat trick lifts Capitals over Senators, 7-5

October 26, 2021 GMT

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — T.J. Oshie picked up his fifth career hat trick as the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 7-5 on Monday night.

Alex Ovechkin extended his point streak to six games with his sixth and seventh goals of the season for Washington.

Washington Capitals acquire Nick Jensen from Detroit for Madison Bowey

Adam Zielonka The Washington TimesFebruary 22, 2019 GMT

The Washington Capitals weren't done wheeling and dealing before the NHL trade deadline arrived Monday.

The Capitals made their second trade in two days, acquiring defenseman Nick Jensen from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for defenseman Madison Bowey and a 2020 second-round draft pick.