Capitals, coach Laviolette part ways after missing playoffs
The Washington Capitals and coach Peter Laviolette have decided to part ways after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.
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The Washington Capitals and coach Peter Laviolette have decided to part ways after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.
Several hours into free agency, the Washington Capitals had two new goaltenders and a replacement for the defenseman they lost to Seattle. They were far from done.
The Florida Panthers finally delivered a little of that magic in the postseason, and not a minute too late.
A Washington Capitals player is stepping up in a big way after three Baltimore firefighters lost their lives at a vacant house fire last January.
The New York Rangers downed the Washington Capitals 3-2 in the regular-season finale on Friday night.
Alex Ovechkin did not skate with his Washington Capitals teammates Tuesday morning and his status moving forward is unclear with the start of the playoffs less than a week away.
The Carolina Hurricanes gave the Washington Capitals something to think about if the division rivals meet in the playoffs.
Alex Ovechkin danced around in the middle of the ice by himself after shooting the puck into the net once again.
When the opportunity to beat the Washington Capitals in regulation and end their skid evaporated with less than two seconds left, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers felt the pain that has been all too familiar lately.
Washington Capitals winger Carl Hagelin is expected to miss an extended period of time with what the team is calling a serious eye injury.
Washington is 3-8-1 on home ice in 2022 -- with none of those victories in regulation. The Capitals' last home win came Jan. 22.
Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of goals, including his 30th of the season, to lead the Washington Capitals in their 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 28th and 29th goals of the season in the third period, Nicklas Backstrom pounced on a turnover to get the winner 1:13 into overtime and the Washington Capitals rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
Elias Pettersson insisted he never worried throughout a monthlong drought about when his next goal would come.
Adrian Kempe scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period to give the Los Angeles Kings a 3-2 win over the undermanned Washington Capitals on Sunday night.
T.J. Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov had shootout goals for the Washington Capitals in their 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
Dmitry Orlov scored on a power play with 2:55 remaining, and the Washington Capitals recovered after blowing a two-goal lead to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Sunday.
Alex Ovechkin scored two of his three goals over 56 seconds in the second period and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Friday.
Evgeny Kuznetsov scored his seventh goal and added an assist, Alex Ovechkin had three assists in a game for the first time in nearly four years, and the Washington Capitals cruised to a 6-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.
Washington entered the game on a 6-0-1 streak and took a 1-0 lead just 3 1/2 minutes in on Tom Wilson's slapshot.
Garnet Hathaway scored twice late in the third period and the Washington Capitals beat Los Angeles 2-0 Wednesday night, snapping the Kings' eight-game point streak.
With three of their top offensive players out, the Washington Capitals are still right there atop the Metropolitan Division. Even Sidney Crosby's return couldn't help Pittsburgh keep up.
Nic Dowd signed a $3.9 million, three-year extension with the Washington Capitals on Sunday, giving the reliable center some long-term security and a significant raise.
Alex Ovechkin got his 742nd career goal, Conor Sheary scored with 1:22 left and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Friday night.
Zach Fucale became the first goaltender in Capitals history to post a shutout in his NHL debut, stopping 21 shots as Washington beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 Thursday night.
A few showers are possible overnight...then dry for most of the week with temps in the 70s.
Baltimore County Police are searching for a man seen on video appearing to vandalize an Israeli hostage display in Northwest Baltimore.
A positive downward trend: Howard County Police say so far this year, there have been less car break-ins and thefts from vehicles.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge does not meet a modern risk threshold for vessel collisions according to the National Transportation Safety Board, but MDTA officials say that the bridge itself is safe and well maintained.
Jerome Allan Young Jr. was sentenced Monday to 45 days in jail, followed by 45 days of home detention and two years of supervised probation for hitting a pedestrian and leaving the scene in Baltimore's Butchers Hill neighborhood.
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori shared a statement honoring Pope Francis after learning of his death early Monday morning.
The moment a Baltimore Police officer locked eyes with Freddie Gray just on the morning of April 12, 2015, it set in motion a seismic series of events that changed policing and shook Baltimore City to its core.
A few showers are possible overnight...then dry for most of the week with temps in the 70s.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will deliver his fifth State of the City address on Monday, April 21.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was moved from CECOT and is now being detained at a lower security facility in Santa Ana, El Salvador, according to Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Alexus is live with Evan Woodard at the Irvin H. Hahn Company, which specializes in handcrafted public safety badges, buckles, cap devices, collar insignia, and uniform hardware.
WJZ at 9 visits Perennial Farms to talk spring flowers and get some gardening tips.
Kath Younger, digital minimalist, shares tips on why it's important to clean out our devices, how to overcome the fear of hitting 'delete;' and the environmental effect of hoarding too much digital data in the cloud.
Join Pro Bowler Zay Flowers at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood on April 24th for an unforgettable, family-friendly experience unlike any other. Zay will be joined by co-host Adisa Isaac. Mike Cornblatt joins us to talk all about the exciting event.
For today’s field trip, Kaicey Baylor takes us to the Maryland Zoo to meet a “hero rat” up close.
Charlie Morton, in his first season in Baltimore, gave up seven base hits and walked four in 2.1 innings.
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will have an MRI of his sore throwing shoulder after a bullpen session Thursday was canceled.
Ryan O'Hearn hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Thursday night for their first series win in six tries this season.
It's no accident that so many NFL executives declare they'll take the best player available in the draft.
The Baltimore Ravens are focused on selecting the best player available at No. 27 in the NFL Draft, regardless of position.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen returned Friday from his trip to El Salvador after meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was deported due to an administrative error.
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
A federal appeals court said it will not pause a district court order that required the Trump administration to facilitate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
Washday Floral in Harford County, Maryland isn't just a business for Tiffany RuecWashday Floral, in Harford County, Maryland, isn't just a business for Tiffany Rueckert. It's a passion.kert, it's a passion.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
A few showers are possible overnight...then dry for most of the week with temps in the 70s.
Maryland will see a few showers Monday evening before mild weather Tuesday.
Monday began with temperatures in the 50s and a mostly gray sky. Temperatures rebound into the upper 60s and lower 70s Monday afternoon. The sky remains mostly cloudy. A greater chance of scattered rain and a thunderstorm, or two, arrives after sunset Monday evening.
Chance of scattered rain returns to Maryland Monday
Rain showers possible Monday in Maryland
A Baltimore photographer reflected on his work during the unrest that followed the death of Freddie Gray in 2015.
The Department of Justice found police committed widespread civil rights violations after Freddie Gray's death and placed the Baltimore Police Department under federal oversight eight years ago to correct the problems.
The death of Freddie Gray in 2015 was a catalyst for a new generation of leaders in Baltimore.
Following the death of Freddie Gray in 2015, much of Baltimore was in pain. But some say faith carried the city through.
The moment a Baltimore Police officer locked eyes with 25-year-old Freddie Gray just after 8:30 in the morning on April 12, 2015, it set in motion a seismic series of events that changed policing and shook Baltimore City to its core.