Flames winger Jarome Iginla, Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin and Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin are the three finalists for the Hart Trophy, as reported by the Canadian Press on Tuesday.

Alex Ovechkin joined the Russian squad in advance of the world championships and was awaiting insurance before he will be allowed to participate, according to an Associated Press report.

Bruce Boudreau has been given a contract to remain with the Capitals as coach, a reward for leading the club from last in the NHL to a Division title, as reported by the Associated Press.

Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews of the Blackhawks were among the three finalists chosen on Wednesday for the Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s top rookie, as reported by Yahoo.

Joffrey Lupul put in a rebound during a power play 6:06 into overtime in Game 7 to lift the Flyers past Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday night in their first-round series, as reported by the Associated Press.

Alex Overchkin, the NHL's leading scorer played like an MVP in Game 6.

The Capitals finally seem to be getting the hang of playoff hockey.

The Flyers' Mike Knuble poked in his second goal of the series 6:40 into the second OT to give the Philadelphia a 4-3 win over the Capitals on Thursday night and a 3-1 series lead, as reported by the Associated Press.

Danny Briere has gone from so-so to sensational in his first playoff series and has suddenly performed like he’s worth every dollar of that free-agent deal.

The Capitals on Tuesday signed right-winger Francois Bouchard to a three-year entry-level deal, as reported by the Associated Press.

The Flyers drew even with the Capitals after a 2-0 victory at the Verizon Center on Sunday afternoon.

Flyers left wing Patrick Thoresen was released from the hospital Saturday after tests revealed no serious injury from a shot that hit him in the groin area.

Flyers' left wing Patrick Thoresen was taken to the hospital for tests after getting hit in the groin by a shot off Alex Ovechkin’s stick during Philadelphia’s 5-4 loss to Washington on Friday night.

Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals made the final day of the NHL’s regular season a little anticlimactic Sunday.

Make room in the postseason for Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals, who needed only 4 1/2 months to go from worst in the NHL to Southeast Division champions.

Alex Ovechkin’s record-setting goal was scored in such close quarters that it took some 20 minutes and a host of replay angles before he got credit for it.