The Washington Capitals and defenseman Hardy Häman Aktell are parting ways, as the blueliner was placed on unconditional waivers. Per The Associated Press' Stephen Whyno, Washington waived Häman Aktell in order to terminate his contract.

The Capitals have remodeled their pool quickly, with quality at the top and, finally, depth into the double digits.

The Washington Capital recently signed goalie Logan Thompson to a six-year contract extension, but they might not be done making deals with their netminders. Th

Caps give up two penalty shots -- while on the power play -- and lose to Senators in overtime, 5-4, despite a goal from Alex Ovechkin.

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the Washington Capitals looking to build upon a five-game win streak. Washington is 16-4-4 at home and 34-11-6 overall. The Capitals have a 12-3-2 record in games their opponents commit more penalties.

Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Strong special teams play on both ends helped push the Ottawa Senators past the Washington Capitals as they won 5-4 in overtime.

Thomas Chabot scored at 1:46 of overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the visiting Washington Capitals 5-4 on Thursday night after surrendering a two-goal third-period lead.

The Washington Capitals community and young skaters across the DMV are mourning the victims of the American Airlines plane crash, including those with ties to local ice rinks.

The Ottawa Senators are back on the ice tomorrow night when they take on the Washington Capitals at 7:00 p.m. ET.