A midseason showdown between the top two teams in the NHL lived up to that billing as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime WASHINGTON -- The top two teams in the NHL facing ...

but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night in a showdown of the top two teams in the NHL that lived up to that billing. Ovechkin tied the score with 7:39 ...

With the eyes of the hockey world hyper-focused on Boston Thursday for the highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-off contest ...

Saturday night crystallized how two trades made over the previous summers benefitted three teams in a way they usually don't ...

Saturday with puck drop from Capital One Arena set for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds ...

The Jets have won seven in a row to move atop the NHL standings through 55 games going into Thursday’s action around the league, and it’s not just because of elite goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.

Regular-season games will resume Saturday following time off for the NHL's inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off. Meanwhile, we roll ...

After all, the Jets (36-14-3) lead the Western Conference with 75 points – seven clear of the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas ...

Winnipeg Jets (36-14-3, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (34-11-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the Washington ...

Winnipeg is running away from the competition ... Everything is clicking for the Jets. The Capitals are also dominating their division, making this matchup between the two teams with the best ...

WASHINGTON — On your mark, get set, go. The Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals are in a hotly-contested battle for first overall in the NHL heading into Saturday’s first of two meetings ...

Saturday night crystallized that for the Washington Capitals, Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets, who shuffled players around and are thriving as a result. Winnipeg got a goal from Alex Iafallo ...