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T.J. Oshie, US Olympic star in Sochi and Capitals Stanley Cup champion, announces he’s retiring

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T.J. Oshie, US Olympic star in Sochi and Capitals Stanley Cup champion, announces he’s retiring

Washington Capitals’ Spencer Carbery wins the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year

Washington Capitals’ Spencer Carbery wins the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year

Today in Sports – Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history

Today in Sports – Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history

Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin’s NHL future after email mistake

Capitals say no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin’s NHL future after email mistake

Panthers’ Sam Reinhart exits Eastern final Game 2 against Hurricanes with injury after Aho hit

Panthers’ Sam Reinhart exits Eastern final Game 2 against Hurricanes with injury after Aho hit

Chatfield out for Hurricanes’ loss in Game 1 of Eastern final against Panthers

Chatfield out for Hurricanes’ loss in Game 1 of Eastern final against Panthers

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Washington Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev pepper-sprayed by police, charged with public intoxication

Washington Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev pepper-sprayed by police, charged with public intoxication

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for the Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for the Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40

Known for their shot volume, Hurricanes reach the East final by keeping the Capitals’ to a minimum

Known for their shot volume, Hurricanes reach the East final by keeping the Capitals’ to a minimum

Bad-angle shot eliminates Ovechkin and the Capitals, ending ‘memorable’ year for Washington

Bad-angle shot eliminates Ovechkin and the Capitals, ending ‘memorable’ year for Washington

Hurricanes eliminate Capitals with 3-1 Game 5 win

Hurricanes eliminate Capitals with 3-1 Game 5 win

Top Hurricanes prospect Alexander Nikishin makes his NHL debut in Game 5 at the Capitals

Top Hurricanes prospect Alexander Nikishin makes his NHL debut in Game 5 at the Capitals

Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes beat Capitals 3-1 to reach Eastern Conference final

Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes beat Capitals 3-1 to reach Eastern Conference final

Hurricanes and Stars ride stellar special teams to the verge of the conference finals

Hurricanes and Stars ride stellar special teams to the verge of the conference finals

Hurricanes visit the Capitals with 3-1 series lead

Hurricanes visit the Capitals with 3-1 series lead

Timely 3rd-period goals from Hall, Walker keep Hurricanes in control of playoff win against Capitals

Timely 3rd-period goals from Hall, Walker keep Hurricanes in control of playoff win against Capitals

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

Today in Sports – Tiger Woods misses cut at Byron Nelson to end his record 142 consecutive cuts made

Today in Sports – Tiger Woods misses cut at Byron Nelson to end his record 142 consecutive cuts made

Hurricanes’ Andersen, Oilers’ Skinner enter Monday’s playoff Game 4s on far different trajectories

Hurricanes’ Andersen, Oilers’ Skinner enter Monday’s playoff Game 4s on far different trajectories

Carolina takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Washington

Carolina takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Washington

Goals by Svechnikov, Roslovic jolt the Hurricanes in Game 3 playoff win against the Capitals

Goals by Svechnikov, Roslovic jolt the Hurricanes in Game 3 playoff win against the Capitals

Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 of 2nd-round playoff series

Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 of 2nd-round playoff series

Tom Wilson leads the Capitals past the Hurricanes 3-1 with blocks, a goal and an assist

Tom Wilson leads the Capitals past the Hurricanes 3-1 with blocks, a goal and an assist

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