The Washington Capitals got a positive update on prospect Zac Funk on Monday, as they re-assigned the rising forward to the AHL's Hershey Bears following time with the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays.

The Washington Capitals have been having a promising season so far, as they are riding an 18-9 overall record. Situated at the top of the Metropolitan Division

Alex White's best bet Tuesday involves the total in the Washington Capitals at Minnesota Wild game. Puck drop from St. Paul, Minnesota, is at 8 p.m. ET.

The Capitals have dropped three of the last four contests and are looking to turn things around going into a showdown against the surging Wild.

Brandon Bussi stopped all three shots in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference standings.

Only one team, the juggernaut Avalanche, is allowing fewer goals per game, and only two clubs, Colorado and Carolina, boast a better expected goals rate at 5-on-5. Washington is also third in shot attempt rate, meaning the Caps are dominating possession at even strength for the most part.

The Capitals are quite familiar with the Hurricanes’ style of play, but being able to stop it is a different kettle of fish.

Alex Ovechkin’s career has been filled with countless crazy accomplishments and milestones. Last season, he eclipsed Wayne Gretzky’s once-untouchable record whe

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have loaned goaltender Garin Bjorklund to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. In addition, the Capitals have activated goaltender Charlie Lindgren from Injured Reserve (IR).

The Washington Capitals may have lost to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, but Alex Ovechkin achieved a rare NHL milestone.