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Capitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in Washington
Ovechkin announced earlier in the week that this season would be the last in the NHL for the league's career leader in goals.
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Jayden Daniels pledges to 'embrace the brace' on left arm as Commanders QB returns to practice
If he starts at home against the Giants (3-1), Daniels would be returning to the lineup three weeks after he dislocated his left elbow when he tried to brace himself on a fall against Dallas in Week 2.
Commanders hope Daniels can return this week against the Giants after Mariota sprained his MCL
Maybe this team would struggle even at full strength, but Washington hasn't had much of a chance to test itself with its key players healthy.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last
Ovechkin addressed teammates to deliver the news before the team posted a message from him on social media.
Spirit beat Dash 3-2 on late Luvanga goal; Houston eliminated from playoff contention
Clara Luvanga scored in the 84th minute for Washington, while Miljana Ivanović scored twice for the Dash and Jane Campbell broke her own NWSL saves record
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Alexandria real estate tax bills are in the mail; second-half payments due Nov. 16
Late payments will be charged a penalty and interest, and the city says state law does not allow it to waive them for owners who didn't receive a bill.
The Thirteen opens its 15th season in Alexandria with Brahms and Margaret Bonds
The professional choir will perform Brahms' "A German Requiem" and Bonds' "Credo," a setting of W.E.B. Du Bois, on Oct. 16 at Schlesinger Concert Hall.
Jayden Daniels pledges to 'embrace the brace' on left arm as Commanders QB returns to practice
If he starts at home against the Giants (3-1), Daniels would be returning to the lineup three weeks after he dislocated his left elbow when he tried to brace himself on a fall against Dallas in Week 2.
Beauregard Street trail to start construction this winter, about three years later than first planned
The city will hold a virtual meeting Oct. 22 on the half-mile path between Fillmore Avenue and Berkeley Street, covering the schedule and construction impacts.