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On YouTubeClay Stevenson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29
Capitals Recall Clay Stevenson
According to a team announcement, the Washington Capitals have recalled netminder Clay Stevenson from the AHL’s Hershey Bears. The Capitals already have a full 23-man roster, so they’ll need to make a corresponding roster move before tonight’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / January 28
How Can the Capitals Contend for Playoffs?
It’s been an up-and-down season for the Washington Capitals. The team that was once first in the Metropolitan Division has now dropped out of playoff contention entirely and sits sixth in the Eastern Conference.
Brandon Duhaime News / Field Level Media / January 28
Caps F Brandon Duhaime fined for unsportsmanlike conduct
Washington Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime was fined $2,500 by the NHL on Wednesday for unsportsmanlike conduct that occurred while he was on his team's bench.
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Brandon Duhaime News / Daily Faceoff / January 28
Capitals’ Brandon Duhaime fined for unsportsmanlike conduct
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced on Wednesday that Washington Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct during Washington’s 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.
Tom Wilson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 28
Capitals’ Tom Wilson dubs Kraken loss a ‘kick in the teeth’
The Washington Capitals’ difficult West Coast road trip hit a breaking point, and Tom Wilson didn’t try to soften the message afterwards. Following a lopsided 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, the veteran forward delivered a blunt assessment of where the Capitals stand as their playoff hopes continue to slip.
Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Field Level Media / January 26
Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to practice as Caps prep for Kraken
The Washington Capitals, trying to surge back into playoff positioning before the Olympic break, had a welcome participant Monday at practice. Forward Pierre-Luc Dubois, who has missed 42 games since undergoing surgery on Nov.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Breakaway on SI / January 26
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Closing in on Another Historic Milestone
History is something Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin has become quite accustomed to over the past several years. Last season, he surpassed Wayne Gretzky as hockey’s greatest goal scorer — a feat few thought ever possible — after netting a second-period goal against the New York Islanders on April 7, 2025.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / January 26
The Capitals’ struggles are making their playoff chances slimmer
This year’s NHL, and especially the Eastern Conference, is not very forgiving to a poor stretch of play. Take, for example, the Washington Capitals. Earlier in the season, the Caps were hovering near the top of the Metropolitan Division standings, and getting career years from the likes of goaltender Logan Thompson and defenseman Jakob Chychrun.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / January 24
Capitals Prospect Roundup: Hutson & Parascak Leading an Impressive Prospect Pool
The Washington Capitals find themselves in a dogfight in the standings of the Metropolitan Division with 56 points through 52 games played. The Carolina Hurricanes, Washington’s opponent in the second round last spring, is the only team to surge away from the grouping with 67 points through 51 games.
Bogdan Trineyev News / Daily Faceoff / January 24
Capitals re-sign Bogdan Trineyev to two-year extension
The Washington Capitals announced Saturday that they have re-signed forward Bogdan Trineyev to a two-year, $1.8-million contract that will keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24
Capitals Sign Bogdan Trineyev To Two-Year Extension
Earlier this season, Capitals winger Bogdan Trineyev made his NHL debut. Between that and a solid showing in the minors, he has shown enough to earn a
Aliaksei Protas News / Field Level Media / January 24
Aliaksei Protas' goal breaks tie, lifts Capitals past Flames
Aliaksei Protas broke a third-period tie to spark the visiting Washington Capitals to a 3-1 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday to snap a four-game skid.
Tom Wilson News / Inside The Rink / January 22
Washington Capitals Revival: Tom Wilson is BACK!
The Washington Capitals have been riding the waves just outside of the Eastern Conference Wild Card for some time now, currently sitting at 54 points with a record of 24-20-6, just four points back.
Tom Wilson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21
Washington Capitals Activate Tom Wilson
According to Sammi Silber of DC Backcheck, the Washington Capitals have activated forward Tom Wilson from the injured reserve. Additionally, Silber shared that the team has reassigned forward Ivan Miroshnichenko to the AHL’s Hershey Bears in a corresponding roster move.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20
Could the Capitals Pair Artemi Panarin With Alex Ovechkin?
Following a statement the team released to fans to prepare them for what was coming, the New York Rangers are expected to be active sellers ahead of the trade deadline.
John Carlson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20
Capitals, John Carlson have had contract extension talks, says GM
The Washington Capitals are not having the same dominating season they had in 2024-25. The team is hoping to make a run back to the playoffs, and this has the Capitals looking at some potential trades to improve the roster.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / January 18
Top Forwards for Capitals to Target
The Washington Capitals are one of many teams in the Eastern Conference stuck in the thick of the playoff race. The Caps are a single point back of the final guaranteed playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division and three points back of the final Wild Card spot in the East.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 17
Position Capitals are looking to improve on trade market ahead of playoff push
Going into the season, the Washington Capitals were one of the favorites to repeat as Metropolitan Division champions and battle the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / January 15
3 Washington Capitals Will Go for Gold in the Olympics
Excitement is building as the 2026 Winter Olympic Games draw near, with an official kickoff date of Feb. 6. Perhaps one of the most exciting Olympic storylines is the return of NHL players to the ice hockey tournament (NHL players have not been able to participate in competition since 2014).
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 11
Alex Ovechkin reaches another big milestone for Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, but he still keeps finding ways to reach new personal milestones for the Washington Capitals. He did it again on Sunday night against the Nashville Predators.
Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5
Capitals Get Good News Regarding Tom Wilson Injury
According to reports, Washington Capitals forward and Team Canada selection Tom Wilson is officially listed as day-to-day after suffering an injury. He won’t play tonight, but it appears the team dodged a big bullet, and there is no fear Wilson won’t be available for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Sergei Bobrovsky News / Yardbarker / December 29
Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list
Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has fully reached the point in his career where he's now padding his resume to further build his Hall of Fame case with every start.
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