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Washington Capitals News / HITC / October 17

Michael Kim goes 20 years without hitting a driver until DP World India Championship

The DP World India Championship has given the world’s best a test they’re not used to seeing. With 350-yard drives becoming more common, and courses that sometimes allow players to overpower them, this weekend requires an entirely different approach.

Vincent Iorio News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Sharks claims former second-round defenseman from Capitals

The Sharks have claimed defenseman Vincent Iorio off waivers from the Capitals.

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Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 16

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Vincent Iorio News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Capitals place Vincent Iorio on waivers

The Washington Capitals have placed defenseman Vincent Iorio on waivers for Wednesday, October 15th. Iorio is now available to be claimed by the other 31 teams in the league.

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Jakob Chychrun News / Field Level Media / October 14

Jakob Chychrun's OT winner propels Capitals past Lightning

Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored 1:19 into overtime to fuel the host Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Tom Wilson wired a sharp cross-slot feed that caromed off the heel of the stick of Chychrun at the right doorstep to end the game.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Rangers make wrong kind of history with another shutout loss

The 2025-26 New York Rangers season began with a lot of excitement due to the arrival of two-time Stanley Cup champion head coach Mike Sullivan. Things have not been off to a smooth start however.

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Ottawa Senators should be able to survive Brady Tkachuk's injury absence

Flyers' bizarre Matvei Michkov situation gets some clarity

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube defends controversial roster decision

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Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Washington Capitals will be without one of their top forwards for the next few days. Pierre-Luc Dubois will be out for Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a lower-body injury, according to The Washington Post reporter Bailey Johnson.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Capitals center out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois will not play Tuesday against the Lightning due to a lower-body injury, head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed.

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NHL News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 13

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Capitals’ commitment to goaltending should pay dividends this season

The best team in the Eastern Conference last season is poised for another great season, with much of the potential credit heading to the team’s two masked men.

Charlie Lindgren News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Capitals’ Charlie Lindgren shares feelings after avenging brother’s trade

Hockey fans had just one game to pay attention to on Sunday night. And it was a rather close affair. The New York Rangers looked to follow up two dominant victories with another on home ice.

Matthew Schaefer News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Capitals Coach Voices Frustration Over Matthew Schaefer's Controversial First NHL Goal

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery voiced his frustration on Saturday night after the officials upheld New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer’s first NHL goal.

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Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Capitals Made Changes Prior to First Road Trip

The Washington Capitals fell short to the Boston Bruins in their season and home opener on Wednesday night, with Tom Wilson scoring the lone goal for the home team.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / October 11

Aliaksei Protas scores twice to leads Capitals past Islanders

Aliaksei Protas scored twice Saturday night for the Washington Capitals, who never trailed in a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y. Martin Fehervary scored the Capitals' first goal while Ryan Leonard scored in the second for Washington, which has split its first two games for the third straight season.

Hendrix Lapierre News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Capitals’ Hendrix Lapierre Looking to Make Permanent Jump to NHL

The Washington Capitals’ 23-year-old center Hendrix Lapierre has made the opening night roster out of training camp and is looking to take up permanent residence in the capital city this season.

Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / October 9

Capitals Star Could Surprise as Richard Trophy Dark Horse

While it's the most difficult thing to do, predicting what the season will look like is a fun way to get the ideas pumping and get conversations flowing.

Alexander Ovechkin News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Alex Ovechkin Denies Free Agency Rumors Heading Into Last Contract Year at Washington Capitals

As the 2025-26 NHL season kicks off, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is getting close to a big career milestone that goes beyond just playing hockey: he’s in the last year of his contract and will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Washington Capitals Announce Opening Night Roster for 2025-26 Season

The Washington Capitals are ready to get their 2025-26 season underway tomorrow night at Capital One Arena when the Boston Bruins roll into town. Washington finished as the best team in the Eastern Conference with a 51-22-9 during the 2024-25 regular season.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Capitals reassign once-promising forward, place Dylan McIlrath on IR

Following the clearance of their waiver placements, the Capitals announced that they have reassigned forward Ivan Miroshnichenko and placed defenseman Dylan McIlrath on injured reserve.

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NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / October 5

Is Auston Matthews as Good as Alex Ovechkin?

Last season was historic, as Alex Ovechkin finally tied and then passed Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring leader. It was a moment that cemented his legacy as one of hockey’s greatest pure shooters — and one that may never be matched.