Burakovsky registered a goal and three shots during Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Devils.

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After a long-awaited Stanley Cup victory, what will the Capitals do for an encore?

Caps praise Holtby's epic save in Game 2 win

Braden Holtby's outstretched stick save in the third period of Game 2 against the Golden Knights -- a play that will go down in Stanley Cup lore -- left players on both sides speechless and praising the Capitals goalie.

Caps' Backstrom (hand) a game-time decision

Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz says center Nicklas Backstrom will be a game-time decision for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Caps' Backstrom 'day-to-day' with hand injury

Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz says center Nicklas Backstrom is "day-to-day" with a hand injury.

Capitals' Burakovsky out rest of first round

Winger Andre Burakovsky had minor surgery to repair an upper-body injury and might return in the second round if the Capitals advance.

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A first-of-its-kind first quarter for WestbrookRussell Westbrook produced 11 points, five rebounds, and five assists in the first quarter, after which the Thunder never trailed in their 10891 win over the visiting Warriors.

Caps' Burakovsky out 6-8 weeks due to thumb

Andre Burakovsky, who opened the season on the Capitals' top line but was dropped in the lineup last week, is unlikely to return until sometime in December after thumb surgery.

New-look Capitals believe they can make the leap

This season's Washington team will not resemble the powerhouses of years past. But, considering the Caps' annual playoff heartbreak at the hands of the Penguins, that might be a good thing for Alex Ovechkin & Co.