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Capitals’ Alex Tuch given ‘welcomed addition’ praise after monster 2-goal game

Capitals’ Alex Tuch given ‘welcomed addition’ praise after monster 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals are off to a good start in 2026-27. Washington has had some stumbles early on, without a doubt. But the team’s core free agent signings, such as Alex Tuch, are making an impact in this first month of the season.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 14
Capitals Beat Canadiens 5-4: What Did We Learn?

Capitals Beat Canadiens 5-4: What Did We Learn?

Some nights, a hockey game reminds you that scoring goals is only half the job. The Montreal Canadiens scored four times in Washington on Wednesday night, but it wasn't enough.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14
Alex Tuch scores twice as Capitals bounce back to defeat Canadiens

Alex Tuch scores twice as Capitals bounce back to defeat Canadiens

Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist in a 5-4 win for the Washington Capitals against the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. Jordan Kyrou had a goal and an assist and Ilya Protas had two assists for the Capitals, who had lost two straight.

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 14
Caps fall in Carolina, another player pots first goal as a Capital

Caps fall in Carolina, another player pots first goal as a Capital

Capitals called up defenseman Justin Holl from Hershey yesterday and moved Matt Roy to injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Holl responded by scoring his first goal as a Capital in the 4-2 loss to Carolina last night.

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Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 13
Capitals vs Hurricanes Game Preview

Capitals vs Hurricanes Game Preview

The Capitals are coming off a 5-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The Capitals made the score 3-3 early in the 3rd period but couldn't force overtime as the Kraken added two goals in the 3rd to win.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Stars And Sticks / October 13
Capitals Dump and Chase: 5 things from the Seattle loss

Capitals Dump and Chase: 5 things from the Seattle loss

The Caps fell to the Kraken Sunday night 5-3, but at least Alex Ovechkin finally got on the board. Ovi scored his first goal of the year in the 2nd period to put the Caps up 2-1.

Justin Holl News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12
Capitals Recall Justin Holl, Sideline Two Defenseman On Injured Reserve

Capitals Recall Justin Holl, Sideline Two Defenseman On Injured Reserve

The Capitals are shifting some personnel on their blue line, announcing that they have recalled Justin Holl from the Hershey Bears, their AHL affiliate, while placing Matt Roy on injured reserve and Rasmus Sandin on long-term injured reserve.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 12
Capitals place Sandin on LTIR; Roy on IR

Capitals place Sandin on LTIR; Roy on IR

The Washington Capitals are dealing with some injury problems this season. On Monday, general manager Chris Patrick announced that defenseman Rasmus Sandin has been placed on long-term injured reserve, while fellow blueliner Matt Roy was put on injured reserve.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12
Alex Ovechkin scored one of the most unique goals of his NHL career

Alex Ovechkin scored one of the most unique goals of his NHL career

Alex Ovechkin is not done scoring goals in the NHL. The Washington Capitals superstar forward added to his absurd career-goals tally on Sunday, lighting the lamp for the first time in the 2026-27 season against the Seattle Kraken at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 11
Watch Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin score first goal of his final NHL season

Watch Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin score first goal of his final NHL season

Before the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, the League’s all-time leading goal scorer, confirmed that it would be his final campaign.

NHL News / Stars And Sticks / October 11
Kraken Vs Capitals Game Preview

Kraken Vs Capitals Game Preview

The Washington Capitals are coming off a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers, and tonight they host the Seattle Kraken as they look to go 3 straight and improve to 4-1.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 11
Capitals taking advantage of home ice, get visit from upbeat Kraken

Capitals taking advantage of home ice, get visit from upbeat Kraken

The Washington Capitals will look to complete a perfect three-game homestand when they play host to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. The Capitals defeated Pittsburgh 5-3 on Wednesday and the New York Rangers 3-1 on Friday after opening the season with two road games.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 10
Former NHLer Bobby Gould passes away at 69

Former NHLer Bobby Gould passes away at 69

Bobby Gould, who played most of his 11-year career with the Washington Capitals in the ’80s, has died. He was 69. The Capitals announced Gould’s passing on Saturday.

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Gould, former longtime Capitals forward, dies at 69

Bobby Gould, who played most of his 11-year NHL career with the Washington Capitals, has died. He was 69.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 10
Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury is brutal blow to Rangers

Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury is brutal blow to Rangers' playoff chances

The New York Rangers knew there was a chance the injury to starting goalie Igor Shesterkin was going to be serious.

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Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 10
Unsung hero scores first goal as a Cap in win and it's not Boone Jenner

Unsung hero scores first goal as a Cap in win and it's not Boone Jenner

While Boone Jenner will get most of the accolades after he scored the game-winning goal last night against the Rangers his first goal last night as a Washington Capital, the unsung hero from the Caps/Rangers game last night was defenseman Timothy Liljegren.

Boone Jenner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10
Boone Jenner’s ‘gusty’ review of Capitals’ intense win over Rangers

Boone Jenner’s ‘gusty’ review of Capitals’ intense win over Rangers

The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers on Friday night. It was an intense game between two Metropolitan Division rivals. It’s early in the season, but there is certainly no love lost between these teams.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Rangers have to nervously wait after Igor Shesterkin exits game

Rangers nervously wait for updates after Igor Shesterkin exits game with injury

After winning four of their first five games things were looking really good for the New York Rangers to start the 2026-27 HL season.  As is usually the case when they win, starting goalie Igor Shesterkin has been at the center of a lot of that initial success.

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 9
Will teams give Alex Ovechkin retirement gifts?

Will teams give Alex Ovechkin retirement gifts?

The 2026-27 NHL season will be the last one that Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin plays in the NHL.

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 8
Capitals are as well-rounded a team as expected

Capitals are as well-rounded a team as expected

While it’s still early, the Washington Capitals are looking like a true postseason contender. Heading into the 2026-27 season, there were expectations that the Capitals would be able to compete after taking a step back last season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

It is a harsh reminder that only Father Time is undefeated in sports. He comes for everybody eventually, no matter how great that player is, and he is unforgiving when he does. 

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Washington Capitals News / DC Sports King / October 6
5 Biggest Takeaways Learned from the Capitals Opening Weekend Split

5 Biggest Takeaways Learned from the Capitals Opening Weekend Split

The Washington Capitals were handed no favors from the schedule makers to kick off the 2026-27 NHL season. Starting the year with a back-to-back road trip against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes and the perennial heavyweight Tampa Bay Lightning is a massive early test.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / October 5
Ovechkin announces retirement but leaves himself one major loophole

Alex Ovechkin announces retirement but leaves himself one major loophole

Ovechkin finally answered the question everyone around the Washington Capitals has been asking. Sort of.

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Alex Tuch News / Yardbarker / October 1
Washington Capitals have new weapon in Alex Tuch

Washington Capitals have new weapon in Alex Tuch

For the fourth time in his career, Alex Tuch is starting with a new NHL team—and the Washington Capitals have another weapon in their arsenal. 

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