ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals will host Fan Appreciation Week presented by Bud Light from Monday, April 7 through Sunday, April 13. Fan Appreciation Week presented by Bud Light is a longstanding Capitals tradition which recognizes fans for their loyalty and support throughout the season. Highlights include:

Things got chippy down the stretch in the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. In the third period, there was a seven-minute

Breaking down the third-period penalties, fisticuffs that overshadowed the Caps’ Alex Ovechkin scoring career goal No. 892 as he chases Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894.

Ryan Leonard of the Washington Capitals was named one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award on Thursday. Minnesota Wild defenseman prospect Zeev Buium and Tampa Bay Lightning forward prospect Isaac Howard are also finalists.

The Capitals (48-18-9 and 105 points in 75 games) currently hold the top seed in the East but have lost four of their last five matches.

The 5-1 win for Carolina included 142 combined minutes of penalties — 122 of which came in the third period — including two fights and six misconducts.

The Capitals and Alex Ovechkin are riding high in the regular season, but the Stanley Cup Playoffs will present new challenges.

Two of the NHL’s best are set to do battle in Raleigh Wednesday night, as the Washington Capitals pay a visit to the Carolina Hurricanes.