The NBA informed teams this week that fines will be assessed to players who go too far in exaggerating fouls — or flop — next season.

Alex Ovechkin is presented the Art Ross and Maurice “Rocket” Richard awards for leading the NHL in points and goals, what the Capitals’ star hopes is just the beginning of his postseason trophy haul.

The Capitals have re-signed their checking-line winger Matt Bradley to a three-year, $3 million contract extension.

The Washington Wizards will ramp up preparations for the NBA draft on June 26 and other offseason business this week when team president Ernie Grunfeld and a contingent of scouts and staff attend the annual pre-draft camp in Orlando.

The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Karl Alzner , their 2007 first-round draft pick, to a three-year entry-level contract yesterday. The team also announced that it has extended its agreement with its minor league affiliate in Hershey, Pa., through the 2009-10 season, with an option for a…

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In his annual postseason news conference, Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld said his summer priorities are to retain all-stars Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison.

Olie Kolzig, the Capitals goaltender through some of the best and worst moments in the team’s history, confirms that he has played his final game for the franchise that drafted him in 1989.

Washington Capitals management has not yet discussed next season’s roster in detail, but the team is expected to pursue a contract extension with veteran Sergei Fedorov .