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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / House of Hockey / August 7
Alex Ovechkin Goes Viral for Chirping Former #1 Pick Nail Yakupov: I Remember You'
Alex Ovechkin is back on the ice in the off-season, and a new video has gone viral of him chirping former No. 1 pick and notorious NHL Draft bust Nail Yakupov.
Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / August 6
Summer Series: The Defining Moments of the Washington Capitals
Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.
The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?
Alexander Ovechkin News / Total Apex Sports / August 5
Alex Ovechkin Partners With Russian Studio For Biopic Movie
Alex Ovechkin is a name etched into the annals of hockey history. Known for his electrifying goals, relentless dedication, and unmistakable charisma, the Russian superstar has been a cultural and sporting icon for nearly two decades.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 5
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin partners with Russian tech company for documentary
The Washington Capitals could be entering the final season of their greatest era in 2025-26. Alex Ovechkin is entering the final season of his contract and could retire at the end of the year.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 5
1 move Washington Capitals should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason
The 2024-25 Washington Capitals were the top team in the Eastern Conference, but would fall in the second round of the playoffs to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Alexander Ovechkin News / ESPN / August 5
Goals king Ovechkin finds partner for movie rights 
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time goal scoring king, has partnered with a technology company to produce a movie, series or documentary about his career.
Tom Wilson News / Inside The Rink / August 5
Tom Wilson Invited to Team Canada’s Olympic Orientation Camp
Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Tom Wilson was named to Team Canada’s list of potential members of their Olympic Squad. Hockey Canada announced that 42 NHL players were invited to its National Teams Orientation Camp taking place later in August.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 4
Capitals hire Derek King as AHL head coach
The Washington Capitals have appointed Derek King as the Hershey Bears head coach. He will become the 29th head coach in franchise history, taking over the role from Todd Nelson who was promoted to an assistant coach role with the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this summer.
Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / August 4
'I Will Cry Later': Alex Ovechkin Shares True Thoughts on Breaking Gretzky's Record and Possibly Retiring
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who is now the top goal scorer in NHL history, said that breaking Wayne Gretzky's record still hasn't fully hit him yet.
Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / August 2
Washington Capitals Star Snubbed From Team Canada Once Again
Team Canada have announced their opening roster for the 2026 Olympic Games, but shockingly, Washington Capitals star Logan Thompson was no where to be seen.
Alexander Ovechkin News / House of Hockey / August 2
I'd Be Careful': Insider Drops Bold Statement on Alex Ovechkin's Future
Alex Ovechkin's future is up in the air, and according to Frank Seravalli, all bets are off with the Capitals captain, as he could do anything in hockey beyond 2026.
Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / August 2
Alex Ovechkin Unmoved' by Gary Bettman and the NHL's Controversial Newest Rule Change
More than other sports, hockey is about tradition, and while the league has been against changes, Alex Ovechkin doesn't mind the latest move from the NHL.
Alex Limoges News / Inside The Rink / August 1
AHL: Alex Limoges Heads Overseas
The Hershey Bears lose another player from their 2024-25 roster as forward Alex Limoges signs overseas for the 2025-26 season. Limoges is signing with Dinamo Minsk in the KHL.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / July 30
For Nicklas Bäckström, it was always the Capitals, Brynäs or nothing
This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. Nicklas Bäckström’s comeback with Brynäs isn’t just the beginning of the final chapter of his career—it also marks the end of an almost 20-year-long relationship with the Washington Capitals.
Nicklas Backstrom News / Athlon Sports / July 30
Nicklas Backstrom said he’s 'full of energy' after hip rehab ahead of his professional comeback.
After nearly two decades in North America, Nicklas Backstrom is heading home nearly two full years after playing his final NHL game with the Washington Capitals.
Henrik Lundqvist News / Athlon Sports / July 30
Henrik Lundqvist Reveals Why He Retired Three Years Earlier Than He Wanted To
Former NHL goalie and Hockey Hall of Famee inductee Henrik Lundqvist believed he had more hockey left after spending 15 seasons with the New York Rangers.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / July 29
Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / July 28
Washington Capitals Legend Announces Next Chapter in His Life
In the 1990’s, the NHL was gifted the duo of Brett Hull and Adam Oates. From 2007-2023, the NHL has enjoyed the duo of Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom of the Washington Capitals.
Nicklas Backstrom News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 28
Nicklas Backstrom breaks silence after signing with hometown team in Sweden
The Washington Capitals are heading into a transitional period after Alex Ovechkin broke the all-time goals record. While they keep adding young players to their team, players from the 2018 Stanley Cup squad are heading out.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / July 30
Why former Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom wasn't ready to give up on hockey
The 37-year-old hasn’t played in almost two years after undergoing hip surgery.
Nicklas Backstrom News / Daily Faceoff / July 28
Former Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom to resume career in Sweden
One of the premier playmakers of this era is heading home. On Monday, Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League announced that the team has signed longtime NHLer Nicklas Bäckström.
Riley Sutter News / Inside The Rink / July 25
AHL: Riley Sutter Signs Overseas
The Hershey Bears see another player head overseas this offseason. Today, it was announced that Riley Sutter is signing with the Kunlun Red Star in the KHL.
Declan Chisholm News / The Hockey Writers / July 24
Get to Know the Newest Capital, Declan Chisholm
The Washington Capitals made a hockey trade on the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Capitals acquired defenseman Declan Chisholm and a sixth-round selection (#180) from the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Chase Priskie and a fourth-round pick (#123).
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8
Strategic drafting will keep Capitals competitive for years to come
The Washington Capitals seemed well on their way towards reclusion a few seasons ago. They managed to win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2018 — but by 2022, only eight members of the Cup-winning roster were still in Washington.
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