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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Leaves Practice With Injury

The Washington Capitals announced that their captain, Alex Ovechkin, left practice early with what appears to be a lower-body injury. He is being evaluated to determine the severity of the ailment.

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Michael Kim Comments On DP World Tour Pace Of Play

During the BMW PGA Championship, Michael Kim made his first appearance on the European Tour. He had a rough start and didn’t make the cut for the tournament. After losing out on the tournament, Kim decided to compare and contrast the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour, taking some notes.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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John Carlson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18

No extension talks between Capitals, two-time All-Star

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Washington Capitals have a pair of franchise legends heading into unrestricted free agency.

Could Capitals cause Penguins' Sidney Crosby to change mind about trade desires?

Beasts in the East: Can't-miss training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Eastern Conference

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 17

Could Caps cause Pens' Crosby to change mind about trade desires?

Could Capitals cause Penguins' Sidney Crosby to change mind about trade desires?

Penguins insider Josh Yohe of The Athletic addressed what's going on behind the scenes for rebuilding Pittsburgh regarding its longtime franchise player.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby makes big statement about future amid trade rumors

How a trade with Penguins could solve Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner problem

Training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Eastern Conference

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / September 16

Watch: A proper return for the Screagle #ALLCAPS

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / September 16

Watch: IT'S CRUNCH TIME! #ALLCAPS x @giant_food

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / September 15

Watch: Just a litttttle outside #ALLCAPS

Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / September 15

For His Next Trick, Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Could Record This Milestone Early in 2025-26

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin made NHL history last season when he broke Wayne Gretzky’s once thought to be unbreakable all-time career goal record of 894.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Washington Capitals’ most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

The Washington Capitals will finish Rookie Camp on Monday as full training camp is set to open on September 18th. Many of the players participating in Rookie Camp have a chance to make the roster and potentially could have a breakout campaign for the Capitals in 2025-26.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / September 15

Watch: Can't spell Screaming Eagle without ASMR (: TT - colour.alion) #ALLCAPS

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / September 15

Watch: SCREAM WITH US

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Capitals unveil new third jersey featuring Screaming Eagle logo

The team in the United States’ capital is updating its look by bringing back some old emblems. On Monday, the Washington Capitals revealed new third jerseys for the upcoming season.

Washington Capitals News / ESPN / September 15

Capitals pay homage to DMV, past eras with new third jerseys

The uniforms feature several Easter eggs that honor Washington's local fan base, including a District of Columbia flag loop label at the back hem.

Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / September 15

Capitals Reveal New Alternate Jersey

The Washington Capitals are heading into the 2025-2026 season with some fresh threads. After the team deployed a new take on the beloved Screaming Eagle logo for their alternate jersey in 2024-2025, the organization is debuting another new alternate jersey for the upcoming campaign.

Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / September 15