<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href='/pb/resources/xsl/rss.xsl'?> <rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:wp="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-namespace" version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Washington Capitals</title> <atom:link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/pb/sports/capitals/?resType=rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/> <link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/pb/sports/capitals/</link> <description><![CDATA[The Washington Post on everything Washington Capitals.]]></description> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <br/> <br/> <item> <title><![CDATA[Capitals-Flyers game postponed as Washington’s coronavirus concerns continue]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/21/capitals-flyers-game-postponed-coronavirus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:26:10 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Capitals' next game is scheduled for Monday against Ottawa.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QEPQZCKL3NHHHK4AUJZGVVBKQI.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QEPQZCKL3NHHHK4AUJZGVVBKQI.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QEPQZCKL3NHHHK4AUJZGVVBKQI.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QEPQZCKL3NHHHK4AUJZGVVBKQI.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/21/capitals-flyers-game-postponed-coronavirus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Martin Fehervary, the Capitals’ gutsy rookie, is playing beyond his years]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/21/martin-fehervary-capitals-confidence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:01:12 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The fiery rookie defenseman from Slovakia has been a standout for the Capitals this season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/SD2MXLKMSFF7FKKSHTQL57EWHE.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/SD2MXLKMSFF7FKKSHTQL57EWHE.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/SD2MXLKMSFF7FKKSHTQL57EWHE.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/SD2MXLKMSFF7FKKSHTQL57EWHE.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/21/martin-fehervary-capitals-confidence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Depleted Capitals can’t hold a two-goal lead and suffer a 3-2 loss to the visiting Kings]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/19/capitals-kings-oshie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:49:56 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[T.J. Oshie and Michael Sgarbossa became the third and fourth Capitals to enter the NHL's coronavirus protocols in the past five days, then Washington couldn't hold a two-goal lead.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/KXSW7ZFYGVDIRH6VLCKR5LSJZQ.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/KXSW7ZFYGVDIRH6VLCKR5LSJZQ.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/KXSW7ZFYGVDIRH6VLCKR5LSJZQ.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" 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</media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/17/washington-capitals-nicklas-backstrom-covid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Capitals rally to force OT, fall to Blackhawks in Nicklas Backstrom’s return]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/15/capitals-blackhawks-nicklas-backstrom-return/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:56:11 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Alex Ovechkin scores to move atop another NHL goal-scoring list, but the Capitals fall in OT.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/JGHBNVDKXZBTZDLK6K4UEVT6HA.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/JGHBNVDKXZBTZDLK6K4UEVT6HA.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/JGHBNVDKXZBTZDLK6K4UEVT6HA.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/JGHBNVDKXZBTZDLK6K4UEVT6HA.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/15/capitals-blackhawks-nicklas-backstrom-return/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[After ‘another really good day,’ Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom could be nearing a return ]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/13/nicklas-backstrom-injury-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:23:56 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Nicklas Backstrom has yet to play this season while dealing with a hip issue, but he practiced Monday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QEPQZCKL3NHHHK4AUJZGVVBKQI.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QEPQZCKL3NHHHK4AUJZGVVBKQI.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QEPQZCKL3NHHHK4AUJZGVVBKQI.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QEPQZCKL3NHHHK4AUJZGVVBKQI.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/13/nicklas-backstrom-injury-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[T.J. Oshie scores shootout winner for Capitals after Martin Fehervary gets equalizer in Buffalo]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/11/tj-oshie-scores-shootout-winner-capitals-after-martin-fehervary-gets-equalizer-buffalo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 23:24:02 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Capitals came away with two points despite trailing early in the third period.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/72GQIZYM2BCC5CF5SSSUVJGCUY.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/72GQIZYM2BCC5CF5SSSUVJGCUY.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/72GQIZYM2BCC5CF5SSSUVJGCUY.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/72GQIZYM2BCC5CF5SSSUVJGCUY.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/11/tj-oshie-scores-shootout-winner-capitals-after-martin-fehervary-gets-equalizer-buffalo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Nicklas Backstrom’s ‘up and down, emotional’ road to recovery]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/11/nicklas-backstrom-rehab-patience-capitals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 05:00:52 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barry Svrluga]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Nicklas Backstrom “can’t wait to be back out there” with the Capitals. For now, he watches and waits.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/HMGWCRZH3FEJHFSSDG4IVAHNV4.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/HMGWCRZH3FEJHFSSDG4IVAHNV4.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/HMGWCRZH3FEJHFSSDG4IVAHNV4.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/HMGWCRZH3FEJHFSSDG4IVAHNV4.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/11/nicklas-backstrom-rehab-patience-capitals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Capitals’ loss to the rival Penguins is painful in several ways]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/10/capitals-loss-rival-penguins-painful-several-ways/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 22:01:26 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Capitals lost to the Penguins, 4-2, and lost two more players -- Tom Wilson and Martin Fehervary -- to injuries.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/LDGJBDC2EUI6ZA4WKVJL55K4HQ.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/LDGJBDC2EUI6ZA4WKVJL55K4HQ.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/LDGJBDC2EUI6ZA4WKVJL55K4HQ.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/LDGJBDC2EUI6ZA4WKVJL55K4HQ.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/10/capitals-loss-rival-penguins-painful-several-ways/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[From his host family to his Caps coaches, Aliaksei Protas makes a strong impression]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/09/aliaksei-protas-capitals-young-player/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Thu, 9 Dec 2021 17:59:21 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Aliaksei Protas, 20, has played in 15 games for Washington this season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/634KWPNPIJD2NHOTLAU5KAFYZA.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/634KWPNPIJD2NHOTLAU5KAFYZA.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/634KWPNPIJD2NHOTLAU5KAFYZA.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/634KWPNPIJD2NHOTLAU5KAFYZA.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/09/aliaksei-protas-capitals-young-player/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[The Capitals are taking extra precautions with three players on the NHL’s covid list ]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/07/capitals-covid-precautions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Tue, 7 Dec 2021 17:35:48 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Garnet Hathaway was the latest player to enter protocols, joining Trevor van Riemsdyk and Nic Dowd. The Capitals won't practice Wednesday but plan to get back on the ice Thursday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ZD4LUQTAC5GGHAY5PWIC5USSHM.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ZD4LUQTAC5GGHAY5PWIC5USSHM.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ZD4LUQTAC5GGHAY5PWIC5USSHM.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ZD4LUQTAC5GGHAY5PWIC5USSHM.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/07/capitals-covid-precautions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Alex Ovechkin is improving at age 36, and teammates have ‘never seen anything like it’]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/04/alex-ovechkin-mvp-candidate-hart-trophy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Tue, 7 Dec 2021 15:23:44 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barry Svrluga]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Alex Ovechkin at 36 remains impossible to stop, and impossible to explain. Just listen to the men who share his dressing room.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/7BU4VVUJRJCGLMEXKGTMDBBXQ4.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/7BU4VVUJRJCGLMEXKGTMDBBXQ4.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/7BU4VVUJRJCGLMEXKGTMDBBXQ4.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/7BU4VVUJRJCGLMEXKGTMDBBXQ4.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/04/alex-ovechkin-mvp-candidate-hart-trophy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[The Capitals finally find a way after regulation play ends, beating the Ducks in a shootout]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/06/capitals-ducks-shootout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Mon, 6 Dec 2021 23:01:51 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Washington hadn't won any of its six games that went beyond 60 minutes before finally breaking through Monday for a 4-3 win.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/UQZQ2DQB75ARHD2676HPHJCDJE.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/UQZQ2DQB75ARHD2676HPHJCDJE.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/UQZQ2DQB75ARHD2676HPHJCDJE.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/UQZQ2DQB75ARHD2676HPHJCDJE.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/06/capitals-ducks-shootout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Alex Ovechkin nets No. 750 as Capitals hang Blue Jackets out to dry]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/04/washington-capitals-blue-jackets-ovechkin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Sat, 4 Dec 2021 22:20:40 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Capitals' captain scores his 20th of the season and continues his move up the NHL's all-time goals list.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/VX4NDRSVOMI6ZA6S3HNLBYR3PY.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/VX4NDRSVOMI6ZA6S3HNLBYR3PY.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/VX4NDRSVOMI6ZA6S3HNLBYR3PY.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/VX4NDRSVOMI6ZA6S3HNLBYR3PY.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/04/washington-capitals-blue-jackets-ovechkin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Nicklas Backstrom takes another step toward a return for Capitals ]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/03/nicklas-backstrom-injury-contact-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Fri, 3 Dec 2021 15:15:42 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[John Carlson, Garnet Hathaway, Carl Hagelin and Nic Dowd did not practice Friday. Their status is uncertain for Saturday's game.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/4MT37A4HSBCN7MJN7KB62B6GTI.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/4MT37A4HSBCN7MJN7KB62B6GTI.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/4MT37A4HSBCN7MJN7KB62B6GTI.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/4MT37A4HSBCN7MJN7KB62B6GTI.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> 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url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/4CVFJONZPFFUXD5BFNBD3SDXUM.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/4CVFJONZPFFUXD5BFNBD3SDXUM.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/4CVFJONZPFFUXD5BFNBD3SDXUM.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/02/capitals-blackhawks-alex-ovechkin-marc-andre-fleury/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov is showing flashes of growth amid inconsistency]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/01/ilya-samsonov-learning-capitals-goaltender/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Wed, 1 Dec 2021 12:48:15 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Tuesday's loss to Florida was Ilya Samsonov's first regulation defeat of the season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/TZC3YYSSXQI6ZA6S3HNLBYR3PY.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/TZC3YYSSXQI6ZA6S3HNLBYR3PY.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/TZC3YYSSXQI6ZA6S3HNLBYR3PY.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/TZC3YYSSXQI6ZA6S3HNLBYR3PY.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/01/ilya-samsonov-learning-capitals-goaltender/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[Capitals’ Peter Laviolette rips his team’s effort after an ugly 5-4 loss to the Panthers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/30/capitals-panthers-collapse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:09:57 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Washington coughed up a three-goal lead in the final 20 minutes to fall in Florida.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ZS764X2DNVFRNE3BF2ZNIV46UQ.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ZS764X2DNVFRNE3BF2ZNIV46UQ.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ZS764X2DNVFRNE3BF2ZNIV46UQ.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" 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That’s one off the NHL record, held by Dave Andreychuk.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/TBKP6FUJ4JHOBP2NRNEB5M5EPQ.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/TBKP6FUJ4JHOBP2NRNEB5M5EPQ.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/TBKP6FUJ4JHOBP2NRNEB5M5EPQ.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/TBKP6FUJ4JHOBP2NRNEB5M5EPQ.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/30/alex-ovechkin-power-play-goals-record/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item><item> <title><![CDATA[The Capitals are alone in first place after an impressive 4-2 victory at Carolina]]></title> <link><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/28/capitals-hurricanes-metro-division/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></link> <pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 17:48:49 EST</pubDate><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha Pell]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[The Capitals lost a two-goal third-period lead but prevailed on Dmitry Orlov's power-play winner in a 4-2 victory over the Hurricanes.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YCLCPIJHZFCJRPDHKYUXWGUZEY.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:group> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YCLCPIJHZFCJRPDHKYUXWGUZEY.jpg&amp;w=90" width="90"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YCLCPIJHZFCJRPDHKYUXWGUZEY.jpg&amp;w=606" width="606"/> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YCLCPIJHZFCJRPDHKYUXWGUZEY.jpg&amp;w=1024" width="1024"/> </media:group><guid><![CDATA[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/28/capitals-hurricanes-metro-division/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_sports-capitals]]></guid> </item> <br/> <br/> <br/> </channel> </rss>