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Elias Lindholm scored a hat trick as Sweden blanked newcomer Slovenia 4-0 to keep a perfect record of five wins from five games at the ice hockey world championship on Friday.

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

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

Thompson scores overtime winner as U.S. edges Norway at ice hockey worlds

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Thompson scores overtime winner as U.S. edges Norway at ice hockey worlds

Capitals face elimination, look to rally against Hurricanes at home

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Capitals face elimination, look to rally against Hurricanes at home

LOVERRO: Long day's journey into never-ending night

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LOVERRO: Long day's journey into never-ending night

NHL suspends Panthers' minority owner for calling Canada '51st state'

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NHL suspends Panthers' minority owner for calling Canada '51st state'

Capitals pushed to brink of elimination by Hurricanes with Game 4 loss

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Capitals pushed to brink of elimination by Hurricanes with Game 4 loss

Capitals 'turn the page' for Game 4 after blowout loss to Hurricanes

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Capitals 'turn the page' for Game 4 after blowout loss to Hurricanes

Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals in Game 3 of second-round playoff series

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Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals in Game 3 of second-round playoff series

Hurricanes return home for Game 3 battle with Capitals after splitting two road games

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Hurricanes return home for Game 3 battle with Capitals after splitting two road games

Capitals look more like themselves in beating Hurricanes in Game 2 to tie series

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Capitals look more like themselves in beating Hurricanes in Game 2 to tie series

Utah Mammoth revealed as permanent name of NHL team in Salt Lake City

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Utah Mammoth revealed as permanent name of NHL team in Salt Lake City

Capitals rely on 'short memory' as they look to even series against Hurricanes

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Capitals rely on 'short memory' as they look to even series against Hurricanes

LOVERRO: Time for Carbery to break out his particular set of skills

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LOVERRO: Time for Carbery to break out his particular set of skills

Slavin scores in overtime as Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1 of second-round series

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Slavin scores in overtime as Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1 of second-round series

NHL fans sound player-safety alarm after Toronto goalie leaves arena on stretcher

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NHL fans sound player-safety alarm after Toronto goalie leaves arena on stretcher

Islanders win NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection

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Islanders win NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection

NHL to hold an international event at Islanders' arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend

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NHL to hold an international event at Islanders' arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend

Rested Capitals ready for rivalry matchup with Hurricanes

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Rested Capitals ready for rivalry matchup with Hurricanes

Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

Ovechkin leads Capitals into second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Ovechkin leads Capitals into second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

NHL unveils Capitals-Hurricanes schedule; Game 1 set for Tuesday

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NHL unveils Capitals-Hurricanes schedule; Game 1 set for Tuesday

Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

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LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

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LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

Caps get over the first-round playoff hump

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Caps get over the first-round playoff hump

Capitals stay even-keeled to win their first playoff series since 2018

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Capitals stay even-keeled to win their first playoff series since 2018

Ovechkin scores as Capitals eliminate Canadiens in Game 5, advance to play Hurricanes

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Ovechkin scores as Capitals eliminate Canadiens in Game 5, advance to play Hurricanes

NHL players rely on same, tried-and-true pregame routines

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NHL players rely on same, tried-and-true pregame routines

Commanders, D.C. officials envision major potential of new stadium at RFK site

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Commanders, D.C. officials envision major potential of new stadium at RFK site

Capitals seek 'killer instinct' to knock out Canadiens in Game 5

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Capitals seek 'killer instinct' to knock out Canadiens in Game 5

NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL

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NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL

Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won't face charges

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Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won't face charges

Penguins split with two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

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Penguins split with two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

NHL fines Capitals' Wilson, Canadiens' Anderson for brawl on bench

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NHL fines Capitals' Wilson, Canadiens' Anderson for brawl on bench

Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-4 to cut the Kings' series lead to 2-1

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Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-4 to cut the Kings' series lead to 2-1

Canadiens beat Capitals to cut their first-round playoff series deficit to 2-1

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Canadiens beat Capitals to cut their first-round playoff series deficit to 2-1

Capitals goalie Thompson, Canadiens counterpart Montembeault each leave Game 3 with injuries

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Capitals goalie Thompson, Canadiens counterpart Montembeault each leave Game 3 with injuries

Judge declares mistrial in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

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Judge declares mistrial in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

LOVERRO: Capitals have little room for error -- but it's still an improvement on recent history

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LOVERRO: Capitals have little room for error -- but it's still an improvement on recent history

Tigers, Pistons take baton in Detroit's pro sports renaissance

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Tigers, Pistons take baton in Detroit's pro sports renaissance

Thompson dazzles late as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

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Thompson dazzles late as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

Home-ice advantage paying off in Stanley Cup playoffs

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Home-ice advantage paying off in Stanley Cup playoffs

Czech leaders condemn Russian threats against NHL great Dominik Hasek

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Czech leaders condemn Russian threats against NHL great Dominik Hasek

LOVERRO: Ovechkin's not a hood ornament, he's the Capitals' engine

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LOVERRO: Ovechkin's not a hood ornament, he's the Capitals' engine

Capitals' Fehervary out for the playoffs after undergoing knee surgery

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Capitals' Fehervary out for the playoffs after undergoing knee surgery

Hobbled Capitals look to bring physicality into Game 2 against Canadiens

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Hobbled Capitals look to bring physicality into Game 2 against Canadiens

Ovechkin scores his first playoff overtime goal as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 1

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Ovechkin scores his first playoff overtime goal as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 1

U.S women win hockey world championship final 4-3 in OT against Canada

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U.S women win hockey world championship final 4-3 in OT against Canada

Capitals brush off 2010 comparisons ahead of playoff opener against Canadiens

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Capitals brush off 2010 comparisons ahead of playoff opener against Canadiens

NHL sets another attendance record, topping 23 million fans for the 1st time

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NHL sets another attendance record, topping 23 million fans for the 1st time

Capitals to open playoffs against Canadiens on Monday night

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Capitals to open playoffs against Canadiens on Monday night

LOVERRO: NHL needed Ovechkin-Crosby rivalry

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LOVERRO: NHL needed Ovechkin-Crosby rivalry

Rangers' Panarin, MSG made settlement payments after employee sexual assault allegations: Report

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Rangers' Panarin, MSG made settlement payments after employee sexual assault allegations: Report

Capitals enter postseason hobbled and without momentum

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Capitals enter postseason hobbled and without momentum

NHL colleagues rave about how Carbery coached Capitals to first place in East

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NHL colleagues rave about how Carbery coached Capitals to first place in East

Bruins head home for the summer after missing playoffs for the first time since 2016

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Bruins head home for the summer after missing playoffs for the first time since 2016

U.S. cruises past Germany and joins Finland in the semis at women's ice hockey worlds

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U.S. cruises past Germany and joins Finland in the semis at women's ice hockey worlds

Knight gets assist record as U.S. shuts out Switzerland at women's hockey worlds

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Knight gets assist record as U.S. shuts out Switzerland at women's hockey worlds

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Season, odds, math, probability all collide on picking Stanley Cup favorite

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Season, odds, math, probability all collide on picking Stanley Cup favorite

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