Washington Capitols at Edmonton Oilers: How to watch game between 2 of NHL’s best teams
Two of the National Hockey League’s top teams will tangle at Rogers Center in Edmonton, Alberta, on Tuesday night. The Washington Capitols, which top all NHL teams with 67 points, will open a five-game road trip against the Oilers (29-14-3, in the Pacific Division), one of six teams with at least 60 points.
Washington Capitals Blame Nachos For Corey Perry’s Third Period Goal
Capitals netminder Logan Thompson blames rogue nacho platter for Oilers goal
Oilers score goal after nachos thrown onto ice distracts Capitals goalie in comical NHL controversy
Edmonton Oilers Fan Throws Plate of Nachos on Ice and Distracts Opposing Goalie as Home Team Scores: ‘That’s a First’
Edmonton Oilers scored Tuesday, Jan. 21 after a fan threw a plate of nachos on the ice. The opposing goalie, from the Washington Capitals, claimed that it distracted him from making the save.
Oilers' Connor McDavid Breaks Silence on 3-Game Suspension
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has spoken publicly for the first time since receiving a three-game suspension. The NHL banned McDavid from appearing in three games this week, starting with Tuesday's loss to the Washington Capitals, for his cross-check on Vancouver’s Conor Garland during the final seconds of Saturday’s game.
Washington Capitals at Edmonton Oilers betting odds, predictions and tips
Tuesday evening the Washington Capitals will launch their five-game road trip with their first stop in the City of Champions, taking on the Edmonton Oilers.  Puck drop is slated for 9 pm ET
Washington 3, Edmonton 2
Second Period_3, Washington, Roy 2 (Dubois, McMichael), 8:14. Third Period_4, Washington, Dubois 9 (Thompson, Eller), 3:49. 5, Edmonton, Perry 8 (Draisaitl), 4:50. Shots on Goal_Washington 3-6-5_14. Edmonton 10-16-8_34. Power-play opportunities_Washington 0 of 3; Edmonton 0 of 3.
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Caps Open Lengthy Trip in Edmonton
As they get set to tangle with the Oilers in Edmonton in the trip opener, the Caps have rolled up a strong 18-4-4 record in their last 26 games, a record exceeded only by Edmonton’s 19-5-1 mark in its last 25 games.
After nachos hit the ice in Edmonton, Caps hold on for a fifth straight win
Tom Wilson, Matt Roy and Pierre-Luc Dubois scored and Logan Thompson made 30 saves during a 3-2 win in Edmonton.
‘Dowder’s line’ — don’t call it the fourth line — plays big role for Caps
It starts defensively with us,” said Brandon Duhaime, who skates with Nic Dowd and Andrew Mangiapane. “That’s our goal every night — to be solid defensively.”
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Oilers coach Knoblauch has poor explanation for benching rookie forward
The Edmonton Oilers called up Noah Philp for a test run at the fourth line center job for the playoffs, but last night coach Knoblauch benched him for a poor reason.
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Premier Danielle Smith goes to Washington: Inside Alberta's charm offensive to Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As thousands rallied against incoming U.S. President Donald Trump with a “peace tank” on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith flew in to a chilled, subdued inauguration, bringing a message of “unprecedented opportunity.”
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Caps’ aggressive penalty kill ready for challenge of Oilers’ power play
EDMONTON — The Washington Capitals’ penalty kill runs on structure, attention to detail, pride — and just a bit of superstition. Both center Nic Dowd and assistant coach Scott Allen ...