Those teams have been anything but a shoo-in to win the Stanley Cup, however. Just two clubs in the salary cap era (since 2005-06) have won the Presidents' Trophy and hoisted the Stanley Cup: the 2007-08 Detroit Red Wings and the 2012-13 Chicago Blackhawks. Two of the past six Presidents' Trophy winners have lost in the first round.

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed forward Ryan Leonard to a three-year entry-level contract, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Leonard 's contract will carry an average annual value of $950,000. The Capitals selected Leonard with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.

The Washington Capitals are already one of the Stanley Cup favorites this season. Their team is deep, difficult to contain, and determined to win for their capt

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The Washington Capitals became the first NHL team this season to clinch a playoff spot, doing so after playing 69 games.

Alex Ovechkin initiated a memorable moment on the ice in Minnesota even though he went scoreless for Washington in a 4-2 loss.

The Flyers signed free agent forward Karsen Dorwart of the Spartans to a two-year, $1.95-million, entry-level contract.

The Washington Capitals are set to further fortify their roster ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Capitals, who own the Eastern Conference's best record with 103 points in 73 games, are expected to sign top prospect Ryan Leonard following Boston College's defeat in the Manchester Regional final against Denver University,