Carlson scored his fifth game-winning goal of 2019-20, adding a power-play assist to finish with two points in a 3-2 win over the Bruins on Wednesday.

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The Capitals believe they have another legitimate shot at the Stanley Cup with their veteran core. Here's what to expect this season.

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The defending Stanley Cup champions look as strong as ever. But the Hurricanes have been proving doubters wrong all season. Who wins the series?

Hockey over hate

A young black boy's love for hockey proves to be greater than the racism that exists in the rink

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After a long-awaited Stanley Cup victory, what will the Capitals do for an encore?

At camp, Caps douse too-much-partying storyline

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It takes a year before tight ends really catch on to NFL game

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Caps bring back Orpik on 1-year, $1 million deal

Veteran defenseman Brooks Orpik is returning to the Stanley Cup-champion Washington Capitals on a one-year, $1 million deal.

Capitals re-sign Kempny to 4-year, $10M deal

Defenseman Michal Kempny, who was acquired from the Blackhawks at the trade deadline, has re-upped with the Stanley Cup champion Capitals on a four-year deal.