The Capitals have dropped three of the last four contests and are looking to turn things around going into a showdown against the surging Wild.

WINNIPEG -- Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves in his return, and the Winnipeg Jets won 5-1 against the Washington Capitals at Canada Life Centre on Saturday.

Brandon Bussi stopped all three shots in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Washington Capitals got a positive update on prospect Zac Funk on Monday, as they re-assigned the rising forward to the AHL's Hershey Bears following time with the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays.

The Capitals are quite familiar with the Hurricanes’ style of play, but being able to stop it is a different kettle of fish.

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have loaned goaltender Garin Bjorklund to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. In addition, the Capitals have activated goaltender Charlie Lindgren from Injured Reserve (IR).

Only one team, the juggernaut Avalanche, is allowing fewer goals per game, and only two clubs, Colorado and Carolina, boast a better expected goals rate at 5-on-5. Washington is also third in shot attempt rate, meaning the Caps are dominating possession at even strength for the most part.

Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals and the Jets beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Saturday night in Winnipeg. Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves in his return from arthroscopic knee surgery.

Logan Thompson made 39 saves to record his 100th career victory and seventh career shutout as the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0 on Sunday night

Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves in his return from a knee injury, Gabriel Vilardi scored twice and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Saturday night to end a three-game losing streak.

The Washington Capitals may have lost to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, but Alex Ovechkin achieved a rare NHL milestone.