Capitals Open Stanley Cup Defense With 7-0 Rout Of Bruins
Alex Ovechkin and the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals opened their title defense with a 7-0 thrashing of the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.
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Alex Ovechkin and the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals opened their title defense with a 7-0 thrashing of the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.
Alex Ovechkin has brought the Stanley Cup to the World Cup.
The Washington Capitals have re-signed playoff star Devante Smith-Pelly to a $1 million, 1-year contract.
The Washington Capitals will raise their first Stanley Cup banner and open their title defense on Oct. 3 against the Boston Bruins — not the rival Pittsburgh Penguins.
Barry Trotz has resigned as coach of the Washington Capitals just weeks after leading the team to the Stanley Cup.
Hundreds of thousands of fans packed D.C. Tuesday to celebrate the Capitals' first Stanley Cup championship.
The Capitals will hold their Stanley Cup parade on Tuesday as the team and fans celebrate the franchise's first championship.
"His memory is slipping a little," Oshie said. "This is one memory that I don't think he's going to forget."
he Washington Capitals have won their first Stanley Cup.
The Washington Capitals are on the verge of doing something they've never done before. They're one victory away from winning the Stanley Cup.
Count out Devante Smith-Pelly if the Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup and are invited to the White House to celebrate with President Donald Trump.
Looks like another Caps fan sent a crab flying on the ice Monday night after the Capitals won their game against the Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup.
The Capitals may be housed in Washington D.C., but that doesn't take away from Baltimore's pride. The Baltimore Ravens showed their support by turning M&T Bank Stadium red.
Baltimore's own Jimmy's Seafood is now upping the ante for it to happen again
Brooks Orpik went 824 days between goals before scoring the winner in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Of all the ways the Washington Capitals have tried to win in the playoffs, none has been as effective as this.
Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored, Braden Holtby made enough saves to compensate for his giveaway and the Washington Capitals beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1.
With superstar captain Alex Ovechkin and several top players producing and filling the void, the Capitals are built to handle life without Evgeny Kuznetsov if it comes to that.
The last time the Washington Capitals were in the Stanley Cup it was 1998.
Evgeny Kuznetsov was on the ice for Washington Capitals practice Friday, 36 hours after leaving Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights clutching his left arm in pain.
The sight of Evgeny Kuznetsov clutching his left arm and leaving the ice after a hit from Brayden McNabb isn't as big a threat to the Washington Capitals' title hopes as it might seem.
Reports say over 14,400 fans showed up to cheer on the Capitals while only 13,935 attended the Orioles v. Nationals game.
The Washington Capitals beat the Las Vegas Golden Knights to take home their first Stanley Cup Finals win in team history.
After 10 goals and a Final-record four lead changes overall in a fantastically entertaining opener, it's tough to imagine what these unlikely opponents will do for an encore.
In a shot at the Vegas Golden Knights' opponent — the Washington Capitals — city officials are dispensing with capital letters on the official Twitter account.
Pickleball is quickly becoming a go-to fitness option for seniors in Baltimore County.
Maryland recorded 25 cold-related deaths so far this winter, according to a report released on Jan. 10 by the State Department of Health.
A Baltimore man is facing charges after the Maryland Fire Marshal's Office said he set his vehicle on fire, impacting train service.
Cold weather will continue in Maryland Friday while two weather systems could bring rain and possible snow this weekend.
One man was killed, and two others were wounded in a shooting at a shopping center in Southwest Baltimore, according to police.
One man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at a shopping center in Southwest Baltimore Thursday night.
Cold weather will finish out our week. Two weak weather systems this weekend will bring risk of rain & snow showers
Pickleball is quickly becoming a go-to fitness option for seniors in Baltimore County.
Maryland recorded 25 cold-related deaths so far this winter, according to a report released on Jan. 10 by the State Department of Health.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "significant progress" was made when they met on Thursday to discuss rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
WJZ is live at Hotel Revival checking out what inspired hotel’s approach to Dry January this year.
Marty Bass is at Rye Street Tavern to learn about Baltimore’s Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Harford County Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 16 to Jan. 25. in 2026.
Marty Bass visits Far and Dotter in Maryland to learn about how CBD products can help with dry January.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
The Towson Tigers have a big test on Thursday night when they welcome CAA preseason favorite Charleston to SECU Arena.
John Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens on Tuesday, Jan. 6, after he completed his 18th season in Baltimore.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'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.
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
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Cold weather will continue in Maryland Friday while two weather systems could bring rain and possible snow this weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Tracking snow chances in Maryland this weekend
Bitter cold temperatures stick around Maryland
Marty Bass has your afternoon weather forecast | 1/15/2026
During the Revolutionary War, soldiers in Maryland wrote home about their empty stomachs and the cold weather they faced. Their letters detailed parts of the war and remind us that independence was carried on paper as much as it was on the battlefield.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The shooting happened Thursday night at the Hollinswood Park Shopping Center. There have been no arrests. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Tracking snow chances in Maryland this weekend
Wes Moore, Sean Duffy meet to discuss Key Bridge rebuild