Portland plays Washington for a non-conference matchup. The teams square off Wednesday for the first time this season.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington.

The Portland Trail Blazers' 129-121 victory Wednesday at Washington will be remembered for Shaedon Sharpe’s career-high 36 points and the monster dunk he threw down in the second quarter.

Damian Lillard won’t be available for Friday’s game with the Washington Wizards as the Milwaukee Bucks play for a second straight night.

With the East-leading Capitals attempting a surge, Tampa Bay’s Gage Goncalves scored on a shot through traffic to give Tampa Bay a two-goal lead with 13:52 left in what finished as a 3-1

Kyle Kuzma scored 19 points in his return to Washington, and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo's foul trouble to beat the Wizards.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the St. Louis Blues vs. Washington Capitals NHL game to be played on February 27, 2025 on ESPN.

Calgary Flames center Yegor Sharangovich (17) in action during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The Washington Capitals will likely be seeking a bottom-six forward heading into the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Here are their best options.