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Alex Ovechkin beats old friend Darcy Kuemper for 903rd NHL goal russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/11/17/a...
Alex Ovechkin beats old friend Darcy Kuemper for 903rd NHL goal
Don't look now, but Alex Ovechkin is heating up. Ovechkin has now scored in consecutive games and has three goals of his…
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November 18, 2025 at 1:51 AM
RMNB's live blog is up for the Caps-Kings game. Expect live updates, analysis, and chaos. Maybe even the opposite of whatever A Case of the Grumps is if the Caps can win, too!
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Live updates: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena
Our heroes, losers of eight of their last 10, are back to play hockey again in an attempt to pick up their…
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November 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Elliotte Friedman on "noise" surrounding Sabres' Tage Thompson: "I think if he'd asked for a trade, it would probably get out there"
Elliotte Friedman on ‘noise’ surrounding Sabres’ Tage Thompson: ‘I think if he’d asked for a trade, it would probably get out there’
The Buffalo Sabres have not qualified for the playoffs the last 14 seasons. After a 6-8-4 start to the 2025-26 campaign, the…
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November 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Rangers brawl with Red Wings after buzzer due to Mason Appleton violating rule in unwritten rule book russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/11/17/r...
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
John Carlson will overtake Nicklas Backstrom on notable franchise leaderboard if he plays against Kings
John Carlson will overtake Nicklas Backstrom on notable franchise leaderboard if he plays against Kings
The Washington Capitals were without veteran defenseman John Carlson against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Carlson missed out on the…
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November 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Charlie Lindgren will get his sixth start of the season for Capitals against Los Angeles Kings
Charlie Lindgren will get his sixth start of the season for Capitals against Los Angeles Kings
Charlie Lindgren will retake his cage for the Washington Capitals on Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings. Lindgren was the first…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The Capitals hosted childhood cancer survivors and their families for their annual Hockey Fights Cancer skate today—and they even got a few of them in on some pranks.

"It’s a very important day for us, for the kids,” said Alex Ovechkin.
Hijinks ensue at Capitals’ annual Hockey Fights Cancer skate: ‘It’s a very important day for us’
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals had some special guests at the rink on Sunday for their annual Hockey Fights Cancer skate.…
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November 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Ilya Protas is on a three-game goal streak. He currently leads the Hershey Bears in points with 10 (5g, 5a).

"He’s a pro," Bears coach Derek King said. "You can tell he’s been around a hockey family. He just keeps getting better and better every week."
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Ilya Protas scores goal in all three games of weekend three-in-three, now leads the Hershey Bears in points
Ilya Protas is on a three-game goal streak after scoring in every game of the Hershey Bears' three-in-three this weekend. The 19-year-old…
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November 17, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The Hershey Bears debuted their cream-colored Screaming Bear jerseys on Sunday.

The design is an homage to the Capitals' Screaming Eagle jerseys.

What do y'all think of the look?
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Hersey Bears debut new Screaming Bear jerseys inspired by Capitals’ retro designs
The Hershey Bears debuted their newest alternate sweater, the Screaming Bear jersey, in their home game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on…
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November 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Alex Ovechkin reiterates that he'd like to one day play for Dynamo Moscow again in the KHL: "Of course, I want to play maybe one or two games. We'll see."
Alex Ovechkin reiterates that he’d like to one day play for Dynamo Moscow again in the KHL: ‘Of course, I want to play maybe one or two games. We’ll see.’
Alex Ovechkin's future is one of the most frequently discussed topics surrounding the Washington Capitals this season. The 40-year-old legendary winger's contract…
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November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
John Carlson participates in Capitals optional practice after missing game against Devils with upper-body injury
John Carlson participates in Capitals optional practice after missing game against Devils with upper-body injury
John Carlson jumped on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Sunday morning. The 35-year-old defenseman, wearing a regular practice jersey, participated…
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November 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Alex Ovechkin hasn't scored in his last 13 shootout attempts, dating back to 2022. The Capitals are still using him anyways: "It's a gut call."
Alex Ovechkin hasn’t scored in his last 13 shootout attempts, dating back to 2022. The Capitals are still using him anyways: ‘It’s a gut call.’
WASHINGTON, DC -- Alex Ovechkin authored the Capitals' third period resurgence on Saturday, scoring his 902nd career goal against the New Jersey…
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November 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Capitals can't take away two points from matchup with division-rival Devils
Capitals can’t stave off an eighth loss in their last 10 games: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals played well again at five-on-five and lost again. The story of the season remains the same, with a 3-2…
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November 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Matt Strome scored twice, including the GWG with 13 seconds remaining, to give Hershey a thrilling 4-3 win over Lehigh Valley.

Bogdan Trineyev and Ilya Protas also scored while goaltender Garin Bjorklund registered his first AHL point. Crazy game.
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Matt Strome scores twice, Bogdan Trineyev and Ilya Protas add goals in Hershey’s 4-3 win over Lehigh Valley
While Dylan Strome collected his 400th career point in Washington, his brother Matt played the hero for the Hershey Bears 187 miles…
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November 16, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Connor McMichael relieved to snap nine-game goalless streak after move back to wing: "I haven't been playing at the level I want to"
Connor McMichael relieved to snap nine-game goalless streak after move back to wing: ‘I haven’t been playing at the level I want to’
Connor McMichael was one of the driving forces behind the Washington Capitals' surprising rise to the top of the Eastern Conference last…
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November 16, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Ovi's great third period, which included his 902nd career goal, got the Capitals a standings point
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Alex Ovechkin scores 902nd goal, authors Capitals comeback in 3-2 shootout loss to Devils
Alex Ovechkin had his most impassioned period of the season with 20 minutes left in regulation, and the Washington Capitals down 2-0…
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November 16, 2025 at 4:37 AM
John Carlson misses game against Devils due to upper-body injury
John Carlson misses game against Devils due to upper-body injury
The Washington Capitals were without alternate captain John Carlson against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Carlson, 35, missed the team's…
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November 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
RMNB's live blog for the Caps-Devils game is now up. Come join us in the comments for analysis and live updates.

The Devils are Jack Hughes-less (dinner injury) while the Capitals are without John Carlson. Plus the debut of #SecondLineSourdif. russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/11/15/l...
Live updates: Washington Capitals vs New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena
After an unsuccessful 1-3-0 road trip, the Washington Capitals, who are losers of 7 of their last 9, are back home to…
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November 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Need a dubya tonight #joebsuitofthenight
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Alex Ovechkin explains why he decided to spend his entire NHL career with the Capitals: "This is my second family. This is my second home."
Alex Ovechkin explains why he decided to spend his entire NHL career with the Capitals: ‘This is my second family. This is my second home.’
Alex Ovechkin has never wavered when it comes to sticking with the Washington Capitals, the franchise that made him the first overall…
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November 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Spencer Carbery will play Justin Sourdif at second-line center tonight as he continues to tinker with the team's middle six.

"It’s my job to give that opportunity when I see fit" Carbery said. "And then their job is to run with that opportunity."
Justin Sourdif will center Capitals’ second line against New Jersey Devils: ‘[His] job is to run with that opportunity’
ARLINGTON, VA -- Justin Sourdif has impressed Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery with his recent play, and it’s earned him a promotion.…
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November 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Jack Hughes to miss next eight weeks for Devils after undergoing surgery to repair finger cut suffered at team dinner
Jack Hughes to miss next eight weeks for Devils after undergoing surgery to repair finger cut suffered at team dinner
The New Jersey Devils will be without Jack Hughes for the next eight weeks. Hughes underwent surgery to address an injury to…
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November 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
John Carlson to be game-time decision against Devils after missing morning skate with upper-body injury
John Carlson to be game-time decision against Devils after missing morning skate with upper-body injury
The Washington Capitals have returned home from their week-long road trip to host the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena on…
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November 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM