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On YouTubeAlexander Ovechkin News / The Hockey Writers / November 20
Ovechkin Powers Capitals to 8-4 Rout of Canadiens with Hat Trick
For about 55 minutes, the rematch of last spring’s first-round matchup between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens lived up to the hype in a tightly contested affair.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / November 20
Alex Ovechkin's 33rd hat trick lifts Capitals over Canadiens
Alex Ovechkin scored his 33rd career hat trick and added an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Canadiens 8-4 in Montreal on Thursday night. Ovechkin extended his goal streak to four games in the first meeting between the teams since Washington eliminated Montreal four games to one in a Stanley Cup Playoff first-round series last April.
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Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / November 20
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin starting to heat up with first hat trick of season
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin was off to a slow start this season, scoring just three goals in his first 15 games.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 20
Alex Ovechkin ties Joe Sakic for 10th in all-time point
Apparently Alex Ovechkin only needed 22 minutes to establish himself among a few interesting records. The fun started just one minute into the game, where Ovechkin snapped home a shot off of a faceoff win on the power play to open the scoring for the Washington Capitals.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 20
The Habs Are Back At Home To Take On The Capitals Tonight
The Montreal Canadiens (10-6-3) enter tonight’s rematch of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals from last year against the Washington Capitals (10-8-2), hoping to finally put an end to their 4-game losing streak.
Logan Thompson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 20
Capitals’ Logan Thompson gives Oilers flowers after ‘hardest’ win of 2025-26
The Washington Capitals earned a much-needed win on Wednesday night, defeating the visiting Edmonton Oilers 7-4 at Capital One Arena. Logan Thompson — who sits second in the NHL in goals-against average in 2025-26 — made 26 saves, including a couple of key ones late in regulation.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / November 20
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals size up struggling Canadiens
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are heating up as they travel north to visit the struggling Montreal Canadiens on Thursday in a rematch of last season's first-round series.
Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / November 20
What Michael Kim Just Revealed About the PGA and DP World Tour Is a Must-Read
Michael Kim has revealed some interesting things about the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. The 32-year-old only played five DP World Tour events but insists that it is enough of a sample size to compare with his PGA Tour experience.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 19
Capitals Outlast Oilers in High-Scoring 7-4 Victory
The Washington Capitals hosted the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night (Nov. 19) to finish off a three-game homestand. This was the first meeting of the season between these two teams as they both came in looking to hit double-digit wins on the season.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / November 19
Ryan Leonard nets 2, Alex Ovechkin scores No. 904 as Capitals top Oilers
Rookie Ryan Leonard recorded his first career two-goal game to fuel the host Washington Capitals to a 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / November 19
Justin Sourdif News / The Hockey Writers / November 18
Capitals’ Sourdif Gets Promotion to Second-Line Center
With Washington Capitals’ center Pierre-Luc Dubois out of the lineup for the next 3-4 months with an abdominal injury, rookie Justin Sourdif has been given the chance to take on the responsibilities of centering the second line.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 18
Capitals’ John Carlson passes Nicklas Backstrom on all-time list during Kings win
Alex Ovechkin, John Carlson and Nicklas Backstrom have been synonymous with the Washington Capitals franchise for the past two decades. The trio of Stanley
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 18
4 Takeaways From the Capitals’ 2-1 Win Over the Kings
The Washington Capitals took a 2-1 win at home over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night, a much-needed victory after an eight-game stretch with just three wins.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14
Devils make notable roster move amid Jack Hughes injury
With Friday's news that the New Jersey Devils will be without Jack Hughes for at least one game due to a freak accident at a team dinner, the Devils needed another body for their upcoming game against the Washington Capitals.
Patrick Wellar News / Daily Faceoff / November 12
Capitals name Patrick Wellar as assistant coach
The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that they’ve named Patrick Wellar as an assistant coach. Wellar initially joined Washington’s staff on September 27th as an interim coach for the team’s defensemen.
Pierre-Luc Dubois News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9
Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois Out 3–4 Months After Surgery
The Washington Capitals announced that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will be sidelined for three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles.
Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / November 9
Washington Capitals Have Injury Concern with Important Forward
Overall the Washington Capitals are off to an okay start, despite currently sitting seventh in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division standings. In saying that, defensively they remain a model for other NHL franchises, similar to 2024-25.
Logan Thompson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6
Team Canada Needs To Get Over Whatever Beef They Have With Thompson
Logan Thompson has quietly emerged as one of the NHL’s most dominant goaltenders, yet he still seems to be flying under Team Canada’s radar. The Washington Capitals netminder finished fourth in Vezina Trophy voting last season and has started the 2025-26 campaign even stronger.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3
Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois out for extended period
The Washington Capitals have received bad news on center Pierre-Luc Dubois’ lower-body injury.
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