John Carlson, also a defenseman, was already entrenched in the group, so he shifted to Ovechkin’s spot as a shooter in the circle, while Chychrun took over the traditional role at the top of the ...

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome shared a post on his Instagram Story congratulating his teammate John Carlson on reaching 700 career points.

Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 victory against the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday.

When Ovechkin was out of Washington’s lineup with a broken left fibula, Capitals Coach Spencer Carbery and assistants Kirk Muller and Mitch Love, who are in charge of the power play, chose to add defenseman Jakob Chychrun to the top unit. John Carlson ...

Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists ... Strome tied it 1-1 on the power play at 18:46 of the first. Quick stopped Jakob Chychrun's shot from high in the zone, and Strome was in front to ...