The Washington Capitals have hired former Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz to the same position and promoted Brian MacLellan to general manager, the team said Monday.

March 7 vs. Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena. Time: 7:00 p.m. TV: MNMT Radio: 106.7 THE FAN, Caps Radio 24/7 Detroit Red Wings (30-26-6) Washington Capitals (40-14-8) Following a swift and ...

WASHINGTON --Barry Trotz knew it would be emotional. Back at Capital One Arena for the first time as coach of the New York Islanders after leaving the Washington Capitals following last season ...

WASHINGTON -- Barry Trotz returned to his old home arena to face the team he coached to the Stanley Cup. He left with his new team in first place. Trotz's New York Islanders beat the defending ...

Washington’s hockey star chases Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record the way his team seeks the NHL’s best record: relentlessly.

Brock Nelson scored the go-ahead goal on a second-period breakaway 15 seconds after Alex Ovechkin tied it, and the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lea ...