Washington Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois and goaltender Logan Thompson both intended to give dogs from Wolf Trap Animal Rescue temporary homes, not keep them forever. But plans change.

To Carbery’s point, the Caps were guilty of overpassing at times, passing themselves out of prime scoring areas on two or three occasions. They also had a couple of odd man rushes in which they weren’t able to put a shot on Pittsburgh’s rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist, who turned in a strong performance in a losing effort.

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson spoke about the challenge of facing the Edmonton Oilers, who are led by star players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Wilson has had a strong season so far.

A third-period goal from Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust snaps goalie Logan Thompson’s scoreless streak at just shy of 120 minutes.

Mangiapane made it 3-1 with 5:06 remaining, and Ovechkin scored career goal No. 873 with an empty-netter with 58 seconds left after blocking a shot and going the length of the ice. Ovechkin is 21 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record.

Aliaksei Protas and Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist each and Logan Thompson made 18 saves in the Washington Capitals' 4-1 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.

It wasn't the most exciting showdown between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators, but instead, a goalie duel between rising starter Logan Thompson and rookie Leevi Meriläinen. Then, Alex Ovechkin did what he does best: steal the show.

Logan Thompson made 32 saves for the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators lost 4-1 on home ice on Saturday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night. Tom Wilson and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for the Capitals. Logan Thompson stopped 32 shots as the Capitals won for the second time in three games.

Tom Wilson and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for the Capitals. Logan Thompson stopped 32 shots as the Capitals won for the second time in three games. Filip Forsberg scored and Juuse Saros made 12 ...

Bringing the puck down the right side, he fired a shot over the left shoulder of Logan Thompson for the score. Tom Wilson's power play goal gives Washington Capitals 1-0 lead over Nashville ...

Logan Thompson stopped all 18 shots he faced for his first shutout of the season, and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 on Tuesday night. Making a second consecutive start and playing in his third in a row since Charlie Lindgren was injured,