If the Washington Capitals didn't have enough incentive to try to keep defenseman Jakob Chychrun around past ... heir-apparent to alternate captain John Carlson (35), this would be the guy.

Sportsnet: Stephen Whyno on the Washington Capitals may want to extend defenseman Jakob Chychrun before getting to pending UFA goaltenders Logan Thompson or Charlie Lindgren.

Toss in John Carlson, Jakob Chychrun, and Rasmus Sandin on the back end, and you've got a juggernaut.

The Washington Capitals are finally at the end of their lengthy road swing up north, as their five-game stretch culminates with one last visit to the Ottawa Senators, who D.C. saw just a couple weeks back. Here is everything to know before puck drop at 7 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Place.

Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist as the league-leading Washington Capitals won their fifth game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Several streaks, including a run of 12 games with a point, come to an end as the Capitals are stymied by some crafty work in goal in 2-1 loss to Canucks.

First, a breakaway for Josh Norris forced John Carlson to trip him ... which got a makeover with Ethen Frank replacing Jakob Chychrun on the top unit. It marked his second PPG in as many games and pulled Washington within one. Less than three minutes ...

Washington Capitals Storylines - Keep an eye on Dylan Strome, who's overdue to break out of a recent slide. Alex Ovechkin mentioned pregame that their line looked better on Thursd

Steve Yzerman (692) Ovi added another empty-net tally to his career total to put the finishing touches on this victory for the Caps, assisted by Trevor van Riemsdyk and Jakob Chychrun. Alex ...

The NHL-leading Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Logan Thompson to a six-year contract extension worth $35.1 million

The 27-year-old late bloomer has thrived in Washington since joining the team last summer in a trade from Vegas. He has won 22 of his 26 starts this season for a team that is tied for the most points in the National Hockey League.

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson on their plans leading up to the March 7th NHL trade deadline. “We’ll be listening to see what happens.