NHL Playoffs

The Florida Panthers clinched their second consecutive Stanley Cup after defeating the Oilers 5-1 in Game 6.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were joined by the Great One in Florida for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final Thursday night.

Back in the same locker room that was the scene of Connor McDavid’s profanity-laced outburst and the tearful ending to his first Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers hope they can avoid the same result this time around. Their next chance to take that step comes Monday night in Game 3 of their final rematch against the Florida Panthers, with play shifting to Sunrise after...

The Washington Capitals lost 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5, ending their Stanley Cup Playoffs run.

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Connor McMichael and John Carlson scored, Logan Thompson made 26 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 to tie the second-round playoff series. Tom Wilson sealed it with an empty-net goal with a minute left. The Hurricanes’ streak of 19 consecutive penalty kills to start the postseason ended with Carlson’s power-play goal. Game 3...

For the first time in seven years, the Washington Capitals were on the smiling end of a playoff handshake line. And they got to enjoy it at home for the first time in a decade. Alex Ovechkin scored on a laser of a shot off a faceoff, Logan Thompson made some spectacular saves among his 28 and the Capitals beat…

News4’s JP Finlay previews the Washington Capitals’ game against the Carolina Hurricanes. A victory Wednesday night means the Caps move on to the second round.

Washington Capitals fans feel the excitement of the playoffs after a successful season. News4’s Walter Morris reports from a pep rally at Union Market.

Here’s everything you need to know about the NHL playoffs, including the format and key rules.

Abby’s straight-A report card caught the attention of the Washington Capitals and Dunkin’ Donuts, who surprised her at Tracey’s Landing Elementary.

Fifth grader Abby Drew more than made the grade on her most recent report card, so her dad, Mike Drew, decided to celebrate in a special way. He told News4 all about it at the Washington Capitals’ open practice last week.

The Stanley Cup playoffs return to D.C. this weekend with the Capitals hosting the New York Rangers Friday and Sunday. News4’s Tommy McFly reports on the festivities surrounding the big games.