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Evgeny Kuznetsov is scoring, the Washington Capitals are winning and it feels like the playoffs in February. Kuznetsov continued his hot streak with two goals and two assists, leading the Washington Capitals to a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. The leading scorer in last year's playoffs has six goals and six assists in six games since the All-Star break, and the defending Stanley Cup champions went 4-1-1 on their longest homestand of the season. Continue to Article

February 11, 2019 10:28:pm EST

Kuznetsov knocks off Kings to cap off a strong homestand for Washington originally appeared on nbcsportswashington.com WASHINGTON – The Capitals finished their six-game homestand off on a high note with a rare 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. WIth the win, the Caps finished their homestand with a 4-1-1 record, earning nine out of a possible 12 points. This game marks the first win for Washington against the Kings since Feb. 5, 2017. Continue to Article

February 11, 2019 9:49:pm EST

BOSTON -- Brad Marchand has never hidden his love for his longtime linemate Patrice Bergeron. The two have become close friends as well as teammates over the last eight years skating together on the same line, so it's no surprise that No. 63 was front and center during Saturday's pregame ceremony honoring Bergeron for his 1,000 NHL game played earlier this week. Marchand scored a shorthanded goal in Boston's 5-4 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings as well, and had a front row seat to Bergeron netting the game-winner in overtime mere hours after he'd celebrated on the ice with his family. Continue to Article

February 09, 2019 11:00:pm EST

It appears the Toronto Maple Leafs won't invest further futures into a postseason run this spring. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Hockey Night in Canada's “Headlines” segment that while the Maple Leafs are exploring the rental market for help, they will not part with top defensive prospects and first-round selections Timothy Liljegren or Rasmus Sandin to land a potential impact player on an expiring deal. He notes that the Maple Leafs won't trade another first-round pick to acquire immediate assistance, either, having already dealt their top selection in 2019 to acquire Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings. Continue to Article

February 09, 2019 9:32:pm EST