The Philadelphia Flyers come out of the NHL's Olympic break with a visit to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, with the Metropolitan Division rivals each looking to get back into the postseason race.

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Alex Ovechkin addressed the speculation about his future and his possible retirement at the end of the season.

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson made history by racking up what could be the first Gordie Howe hat trick at the Olympics.

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a look at the Washington Capitals facing the Philadelphia Flyers.

Keivonn Woodward had a priceless reaction to being honored by his favorite hockey team. The Washington Capitals asked the “Last of Us” actor to perform the ceremonial puck drop on Feb. 27 when the team celebrates their Black History Night at Capital One Arena.

Coming out of the Olympic break, the Washington Capitals have 23 games remaining in the regular season. Alex Ovechkin will be asked a lot of questions about his future and potential retirement. But Ovi has other things on his mind. He wants the Capitals to make a run at the playoffs, although they're currently on the outside looking in.

According to the NHL trade rumors, Washington Capitals could consider acquiring Steven Stamkos of the Nashville Predators before the trade deadline. The injuries have cost some of its key players, and offensive production is becoming an issue,

Keivonn Woodard, youth hockey player Luke Zeigler-Najar and Fort Dupont alum and Tennessee State University men’s hockey coach Duante’ Abercrombie to take part in the ceremonial puck drop

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Washington Capitals in a rivalry matchup. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

Alex Ovechkin comes back from the break ready to help the Washington Capitals get into the playoffs and get closer to Wayne Gretzky's record for most goals in the NHL, and Ovechkin balances the team's need for points with his own personal goals as Washington fights for important points in the standings,