Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.
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Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.
Several hours into free agency, the Washington Capitals had two new goaltenders and a replacement for the defenseman they lost to Seattle. They were far from done.
The Florida Panthers finally delivered a little of that magic in the postseason, and not a minute too late.
A Washington Capitals player is stepping up in a big way after three Baltimore firefighters lost their lives at a vacant house fire last January.
The New York Rangers downed the Washington Capitals 3-2 in the regular-season finale on Friday night.
Peter Laviolette couldn't explain why his Washington Capitals fell flat in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday night with a chance to move up in the standings and improve their playoff positioning.
Alex Ovechkin did not skate with his Washington Capitals teammates Tuesday morning and his status moving forward is unclear with the start of the playoffs less than a week away.
The award recognizes "an individual, who like Willie O'Ree, has worked to make a positive impact on his or her community, culture, or society to make people better through hockey."
The Carolina Hurricanes gave the Washington Capitals something to think about if the division rivals meet in the playoffs.
Alex Ovechkin danced around in the middle of the ice by himself after shooting the puck into the net once again.
When the opportunity to beat the Washington Capitals in regulation and end their skid evaporated with less than two seconds left, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers felt the pain that has been all too familiar lately.
Capitals: Host the expansion Seattle Kraken on Saturday night.
Washington Capitals winger Carl Hagelin is expected to miss an extended period of time with what the team is calling a serious eye injury.
Washington is 3-8-1 on home ice in 2022 -- with none of those victories in regulation. The Capitals' last home win came Jan. 22.
Kempny netted his first of the season on a hard slap shot from the point that whizzed past Jones' blocker to put Washington up 1-0 late in the first period.
Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of goals, including his 30th of the season, to lead the Washington Capitals in their 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.
Alex Ovechkin did not play because of Canada's COVID-19 protocols, which bar anyone who tests positive from entering the country for 10 days. He tested positive last week and missed the All Star game.
Jenner scored less than two minutes after Washington's Tom Wilson tied the game on a 6-on-5 chance. The Blue Jackets rallied from an early 2-0 deficit.
Dmitry Orlov scored his second goal of the game in the final minute of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
The Capitals lost for the seventh time in their past 10 games and were shut out for the first time this season.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 28th and 29th goals of the season in the third period, Nicklas Backstrom pounced on a turnover to get the winner 1:13 into overtime and the Washington Capitals rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
In a video explaining the latest suspension, the league said Orlov turned his leg toward Ehlers and extended it in such a way that a last-second movement by Ehlers did not turn it from a legal body check into kneeing.
Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game with 2:04 left in overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
T.J. Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov had shootout goals for the Washington Capitals in their 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
Marylanders told WJZ that the cold temperatures are causing winter weather fatigue.
The Washington Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment.
The Baltimore Ravens hired Nic Gill as their vice president of health and performance on Monday after he previously spent nearly two decades with New Zealand's national rugby team.
A man who was injured during an alleged police use-of-force incident on Feb. 16 in Baltimore County died last week, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General said.
A 55-year-old local baseball trainer in Anne Arundel County was arrested on charges of sexual solicitation of a minor, according to police.
Overall, the impacts Americans will feel are expected to be economic-based. However, federal agencies are gearing up for the possibility of stateside Iranian retaliatory attacks.
A bouncer who served five months in jail after a viral video showed him putting a man into a chokehold outside of a bar in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood in September 2025 won't have to serve additional time.
Marylanders told WJZ that the cold temperatures are causing winter weather fatigue.
A man who was injured during an alleged police use-of-force incident on Feb. 16 in Baltimore County died last week, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General said.
A First Alert Weather Day is in-place through Tuesday morning's commute - slick travel is a concern.
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.
Samaritan’s Feet and CIAA in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, is distributing pairs of shoes to students at Hilton Elementary School.
Day cares, salons, restaurants, and other community-based businesses can sign up to host a Baltimore City YouthWorker this summer. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026.
The Baltimore County Police Department Community Partnership Academy invites residents to step inside, ask questions, and learn how community policing works in real life.
Baltimore’s Station North Arts District announces the first floor gallery at Area 405, one of the city’s most vital creative hubs, will be named The Dr. Leslie King Hammond Gallery, after the Baltimore art historian and educator.
WJZ talked to Lance Moore, owner of Baltimore’s Heavy Paper Company, to talk about sourcing wood from Camp Small.
The Washington Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment.
The Baltimore Ravens hired Nic Gill as their vice president of health and performance on Monday after he previously spent nearly two decades with New Zealand's national rugby team.
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left a game Thursday because of right side abdominal discomfort after the catcher made a sweeping tag for an out at the plate.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
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.
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.
Warmer temperatures follow wintry weather in Maryland
A First Alert Weather Day is in-place through Tuesday morning's commute - slick travel is a concern.
Cold temperatures before warm-up in Maryland this week
Up-and-down temperatures this week in Maryland
Colder air is expected to return to Maryland at the start of this week.
Family demands police body camera footage for man killed in police altercation
Marylanders feel weather fatigue as snow falls again
Warmer temperatures follow wintry weather in Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Foundation supports disaster request for Maryland's struggling oyster fishery
Grief counselors at Howard County apartment after police shot and killed man