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Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier were both in the San Jose Sharks’ lineup Sunday for their afternoon game with the Washington Capitals. Both, from all indications, will be on the team’s charter flight back home after the game.

Strome is getting a raise from the $3.5 million deal he signed with the Capitals after the Blackhawks opted not to tender him a qualifying offer and made him a free agent.

The Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets will face off at Nationwide Arena on Thursday night.

NEW YORK — Rangers coach Gerard Gallant stayed with the same lineup against the Washington Capitals in the Blueshirts’ return to action from the Christmas break Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. That meant defenseman Ben Harpur was in the lineup for a sixth consecutive game, which was something that…

The Washington Capitals star scored goals 801 and 802 Friday night to move into second place on the NHL career list. Only Wayne Gretzky, with 894 goals, has scored more.

Heinicke and several of his teammates had some fun on Monday night.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has become the third NHL player to score 800 career goals

The Washington Capitals will meet the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action on Tuesday night from the United Center.

PHILADELPHIA — Just as they did in their game against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, the Flyers made a mistake in the third period, paid the price, and couldn’t overcome the resulting deficit.