Washington Capitals Advance To Stanley Cup Final With 4-0 Win Over Tampa Bay Lightning
The Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 in Game 7 Wednesday night to advance to face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.
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The Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 in Game 7 Wednesday night to advance to face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.
Facing elimination at home, the Washington Capitals looked determined to hit everything that moved in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final.
Now the Lightning will host Game 5 on Saturday night, with Game 6 back in Washington on Monday.
For better or for worse, Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson is an expert when it comes to knowing what the NHL looks for when punishing someone for a dangerous hit, and he thinks Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman could be in trouble.
The downtown home of the NBA's Wizards and NHL's Capitals is now called Capital One Arena.
As the Washington Capitals closed in on a big-money, long-term deal with Evgeny Kuznetsov, they explored ways to make sure they could afford it under the salary cap.
The Washington Capitals re-signed Dmitry Orlov on Friday to a $30.6 million, six-year deal, a contract that reflects his improvement on the ice.
The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Tyler Graovac from the Minnesota Wild for a 2018 fifth-round pick.
Chuck Gormley of the NHL Network joined Ed and Rob to talk about the Penguins winning their second straight Stanley Cup.
The Washington Capitals have released their 2017-18 preseason schedule.
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin played through hamstring and knee injuries that hampered him in the playoffs.
Choke, gag, call it what you want but the sports landscape is littered with teams and athletes who have had to deal with championships that got away and many recently.
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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin finished the playoffs playing through a lower-body injury that required pain-numbing injections.
Washington also boasts the presence of the appropriately nicknamed "Mr. Game 7" Justin Williams, who has recorded seven goals and as many assists, and owns a perfect 7-0 mark in Game 7s in his career.
Alan May of Comcast Sportsnet Mid-Atlantic joined Ed and Rob to preview tonight's game 7 between the Capitals and Penguins.
Game 7 may be the most exciting phrase in sports to a lot of people. Probably not for the Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks.
The Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Monday night to force a Game 7 in their taut Eastern Conference semifinal.
Rob Carlin of Comcast Sportsnet Mid-Atlantic joined Ed and Rob to preview game six between the Capitals and Penguins tonight in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh still leads the series 3-2 going home for Game 6 Monday night, so the pressure remains on Presidents' Trophy-winning Washington, but finally cracking Fleury could make all the difference.
Three goals in five minutes sparked sing-song chants of "FLEU-RY! FLEU-RY!" and might've planted enough of a seed of belief for the Washington Capitals against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin scored 27 seconds apart in the third period as the Washington Capitals avoided elimination by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 in Game 5 on Saturday night.
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Rob Carlin of Comcast Sportsnet Mid-Atlantic joined Ed and Rob to talk about the Capitals in a familiar spot in the playoffs...losing to the Penguins.
Roughly 2,000 boxing fans showed up in Baltimore for a championship professional boxing match Saturday.
The Baltimore Ravens added 11 new players to the team during the 2026 NFL Draft this weekend.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
A Maryland man was convicted of premeditated murder after a deadly stabbing outside of a nightclub in 2019, according to the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office.
Andruw Monasterio hit a grand slam as part of a 10-run ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 17-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
The Baltimore Ravens added 11 new players to the team during the 2026 NFL Draft this weekend.
Temperatures will be running below normal into the next week
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Two fires at a psychiatric hospital in Sykesville, Maryland, prompted an arson investigation, according to the State Fire Marshal's Office.
A Maryland man was convicted of premeditated murder after a deadly stabbing outside of a nightclub in 2019, according to the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
WJZ is live with co-founders Yussy McManus and Travis McManus as they prepare to sheer the alpacas of their coats as weather temps begin to rise and show us what the fleece is then made into.
Dr. Mince shares what makes Carroll Community College special and how they are preparing students and the community for the future.
Topside Restaurant, located in Baltimore’s Hotel Revival, is showing off its spring cocktails.
Retired Firefighter Lieutenant Amy Wolfe, joins us in studio as she prepares to sing the national anthem in this year's ceremony.
Baltimore’s Warehouse Cinema prepares for release of Michael Jackson movie.
Roughly 2,000 boxing fans showed up in Baltimore for a championship professional boxing match Saturday.
The Baltimore Ravens added 11 new players to the team during the 2026 NFL Draft this weekend.
Andruw Monasterio hit a grand slam as part of a 10-run ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 17-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Adley Rutschman hit two of Baltimore's six homers and drove in six runs as the Orioles routed the slumping Boston Red Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
The Baltimore Ravens chose defensive end Zion Young from the University of Missouri as their 45th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
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
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
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.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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.
Rain continues to move through the Baltimore region Saturday night.
Showers are expected in Maryland on Saturday into Sunday morning.
Temperatures will be running below normal into the next week
Rainy weather will stick around Maryland for the weekend before temperatures tick back up next week.
Rainy weather will stick around Maryland this weekend.
This week on Purple Playbook, Grace Grill and Super Bowl Champion Qadry Ismail fill in for Alex Glaze and Torrey Smith. They break down the Ravens selection of Vega Ioane and how much this will improve the offensive line. Qadry also tells us the importance of keeping Zay Flowers in Baltimore for the long term.
A gunman was shot after gunshots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
President Trump and cabinet members were rushed from the White House Correspondent's dinner over a security incident.
A U.S. Special Forces soldier is facing charges for betting on prediction markets.
Joe Bigsby of Magothy River Middle School was named Anne Arundel County's teacher of the year.