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Capitals, Alex Ovechkin aiming high as they open season at Canes

The Washington Capitals will strive for a better start to the season than what the Carolina Hurricanes were able to produce this week. The teams meet Friday night in Raleigh, N.C., where the Capitals will play their season opener.

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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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Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 30

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin sounds off on facing Hurricanes for his Year 22 debut

Alex Ovechkin is healthy enough for Friday, and that was the part he cared about. Speaking after Wednesday’s practice, the Capitals captain addressed missing the preseason with a lower-body injury and framed it as the right call ahead of his 22nd NHL season.

Clay Stevenson News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Jets claim Clay Stevenson off waivers from Capitals

The Winnipeg Jets have claimed goaltender Clay Stevenson off waivers from the Washington Capitals, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Monday afternoon.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

How many goals will Alex Ovechkin score this season?

As he enters what could be his final season, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will set a new NHL record for most goals whenever he scores another one in 2026-27.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Washington Capitals News / Inside The Rink / September 27

Washington Capitals Place Four on Waivers

The Washington Capitals today placed four players on waivers with the purpose of assigning them to Hershey in the AHL. The Capitals picked up a 5-1 win last night to complete their preseason schedule.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / September 26

2026-27 NHL team preview: Washington Capitals

It was an odd 2025-26 season for the Washington Capitals, who had sky-high expectations coming off a 2024-25 campaign that saw them claim first place in the Metropolitan Division, ease through a first-round series win over the Montreal Canadiens and ultimately fall in five games in the second round to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Professor Press Box / September 25

Alex Ovechkin Doesn't Need Much of a Runway

Let's be honest. Alex Ovechkin has played a lot of hockey. More than a lot. He's 41 years old; he's been around the NHL forever, and he probably doesn't need two more preseason games to find the net.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin takes big step en route to being ready for opening night

The Washington Capitals have high hopes heading into the 2026-27 season. They added Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou to the roster, while Alex Ovechkin decided to return for his 22nd NHL season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 24

NHL Rumors: Alex Ovechkin, Will Smith, and Five Potential Waiver Wire Targets

Sammi Silber: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin said (last week) that he hasn’t decided yet as to whether this will be his final season in the NHL or not.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Washington Capitals Rework the Power Play Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

With just two preseason games left before the 2026-27 NHL campaign kicks off, the Washington Capitals are firing on all cylinders. A handful of items need to be addressed and fine-tuned before their first game on Oct.

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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.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Capitals Announce Alex Ovechkin Injury Update After Unexpected Practice Exit

Alex Ovechkin is dealing with a lower-body injury as the Washington Capitals navigate training camp and the preseason with the Russian winger gearing up for a 22nd and potentially final NHL season.

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Ted Leonsis News / Daily Faceoff / September 22

Capitals owner Ted Leonsis voted new Chairman of NHL Board of Governors

A new voice is at the head of the proverbial table. On Tuesday, the National Hockey League announced that Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the league’s board of governors.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

3 Takeaways From Capitals’ 5-2 Preseason Win Over Flyers

Ryan Chesley collected three points as the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-2, at Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Monday night.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 22

Capitals’ Andrew Cristall fined for cross-checking Flyers’ Hunter McDonald

A night in the chocolate-famous town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, wasn’t too sweet for Washington Capitals forward Andrew Cristall on Monday. On Tuesday,

Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Capitals Announce Alex Ovechkin News Before 22nd NHL Season

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is dealing with a lower-body injury that has kept him off the ice at the team’s training camp ahead of his 22nd NHL season.

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / September 22

5 takeaways after the Capitals first two preseason games

The Washington Capitals played the Flyers last night in Hershey. The Caps won 5-2, one night after the other half of the lost to the Bruins in Beantown 3-2 in a shootout.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / September 21

Capitals Alex Ovechkin out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Some unwanted news in the U.S. capital. On Monday, the Washington Capitals announced that captain Alex Ovechkin is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Jordan Kyrou News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 20

Jordan Kyrou Could Be Key In Capitals Offense

Few teams have managed an offseason as productive as the Washington Capitals’ latest summer. After missing the postseason by just four points, Washington leaned all-in over the summer, bringing in more than $24MM in new additions through free agency and trades.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 20

3 Capitals Breakout Candidates for 2026-27

The Washington Capitals enter the 2026-27 campaign expecting to return to the postseason party behind a talented group including Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou, and Jakob Chychrun.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Storylines to Watch at Washington Capitals Training Camp

The Washington Capitals are ideally set up for a highly successful season, and fans will see their reshaped roster in action starting at training camp on Friday.

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / September 18

Capitals start training camp with line combinations that opposing teams won't like

The Washington Capitals hit the ice yesterday for the first day of training camp. Who will play on which line and with whom has been a topic of discussion since the Caps traded for Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou and signed free agent Boone Jenner this summer.

Justin Sourdif News / Field Level Media / September 16

Caps re-sign F Justin Sourdif to 8-year, $50.8M deal

The Washington Capitals re-signed forward Justin Sourdif to an eight-year, $50.8 million contract. The deal was completed Tuesday, the last day teams were allowed to ink players to eight-year contracts.

Justin Sourdif News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Capitals sign Justin Sourdif to eight-year extension on busy day

Just hours before the deadline to finalize any eight-year contracts, the Capitals have got their second of the day in.

Capitals bet big on Ryan Leonard with massive contract extension

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Ryan Leonard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Capitals bet big on Ryan Leonard with massive contract extension

The Washington Capitals have signed Ryan Leonard, one of their top young forwards, to an eight-year contract extension.

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Washington Capitals News / NHL Rumors / September 11

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The Washington Capitals enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them add scoring punch, veteran leadership, and defensive depth while parting ways with several young players.