Washington Capitals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Reviewing Capitals Performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics

As soon as the United States stepped onto the podium to claim their gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the NHL was ready to resume. The Washington Capitals have 23 games left on the schedule, the fewest of any team in the Eastern Conference, starting with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.

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1 player Capitals must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Washington Capitals were the best team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, but have not been as good this season. The Caps are 29-23-7 on the season, which places them fifth in the Metropolitan Division.

Charlie Lindgren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23

Capitals Activate Charlie Lindgren From Injured Reserve

The Capitals announced Monday that they’ve activated goaltender Charlie Lindgren from injured reserve. Washington loaned goaltender Garin Bjorklund to AHL Hershey in the corresponding move, keeping their active roster at the 23-player limit.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Alex Ovechkin Makes Retirement Admission Amid 21st NHL

The Washington Capitals will return from the Olympic break trying to make a postseason push during the final stretch of the 2025–26 season. On top of questions about whether the Capitals will make the playoffs, there is uncertainty surrounding the future of captain Alex Ovechkin and his looming retirement.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Alexander Ovechkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Alex Ovechkin Undecided On Playing Future Beyond This Season

With this being the final season of Alex Ovechkin’s contract, there has been plenty of speculation as to whether the future Hall of Famer would be hanging

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

John Carlson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Capitals Announce John Carlson Day-To-Day With Injury

The Washington Capitals could be missing a major piece when they return to NHL action on Wednesday. Top defenseman John Carlson sat out of the team’s Sunday practice, instead doing individual drills in a no-contact jersey, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22

Tom Wilson steps up in gold medal game with massive hit

With the game notched at 0-0, Team Canada’s Tom Wilson delivered a massive, tone-setting hit on Team USA’s Dylan Larkin early in the gold medal game at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.

Washington Capitals News / NHL Rumors / February 21

2026 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted Left Wingers

Alexander Ovechkin is the top scoring left winger who is without a contract for next season, but it will be the Washington Capitals or retirement for him.

Washington Capitals News / HITC / February 21

Michael Kim credits players who made the cut at Riviera after facing ‘most difficult’ challenge of his career

All eyes were on Scottie Scheffler on Friday during the Genesis Invitational, as Riviera Country Club almost got the better of the world number one. All

Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / February 20

Is 40-year-old Alex Ovechkin planning to retire? 'We'll see'

Alex Ovechkin plans to decide his future sometime after the Capitals finish the regular season, a 23-game stretch when play resumes Wednesday following the break for the Winter Games.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 20

Grading the Washington Capitals’ 2025-26 Newcomers

Though the Washington Capitals’ roster remains relatively unchanged since the 2024-25 season, three players have found their way into the lineup for the first time this season.

Washington Capitals News / HITC / February 20

Michael Kim makes Scottie Scheffler prediction after last place start at Genesis Invitational

Scottie Scheffler is in last place at the Genesis Invitational. Yes, you read that right. The world number one, the most dominant force in golf, started his opening round five over par through ten holes before play was called to a close.

Connor McMichael News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19

Capitals To Activate Connor McMichael From Injured Reserve

Capitals forward Connor McMichael told reporters today, including Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, that he’ll come off injured reserve and return to Washington’s lineup when their schedule resumes next Wednesday against the Flyers.

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Capitals sign Mitch Gibson to two-year contract

An experienced netminder is back on an NHL team’s payroll. On Tuesday, Washington Capitals general manager Craig Patrick announced that the team has signed goaltender Mitch Gibson to a two-year, two-way contract.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17

Capitals Sign Mitch Gibson To Two-Way Deal

The Capitals announced they’ve signed goaltender Mitch Gibson to a two-year, two-way contract that starts this season. He’ll be placed on waivers today for the purpose of returning him to AHL Hershey, where he’s spent a good portion of the season.

Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

France Defenceman Suspended For Remainder of Milano Cortina Olympics

France has banned defenceman Pierre Crinon from participating for the rest of the Olympic hockey tournament. This suspension follows a skirmish with Canadian and Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson and taunts toward Canadian players and fans.

Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Team Canada’s Tom Wilson Fights At Olympics: Suspension Update

“No fighting in the Olympics, eh? Think again, says Tom Wilson,” posted Pierre LeBrun on social media Sunday when the Washington Capitals’ heavyweight mixed it up in the third period of Team Canada’s game against France.

Tom Wilson News / Yardbarker / February 15

Why IIHF made the wrong call in not suspending Team Canada's Tom Wilson after fight at Olympics

It didn't take long for Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson to lose his temper at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 14

3 Players the Washington Capitals Should Move On From

The Washington Capitals haven’t had the successful season they had hoped for. They entered the Olympic break with a 29-23-7 record and without a playoff spot in the standings, though they were once first in the Metropolitan Division.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 14

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

While the tournament itself is thrilling fans and a source of pride for players, there is an enormous risk for the league with relatively little reward.

Connor McDavid already chasing Olympic history with dominant start

Ilia Malinin misses Olympic podium after catastrophic free skate

Malinin had three-word response to his disastrous Olympic performance

U.S. snowboarder breaks silence after controversial Olympics disqualification

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The 'Winter Olympics host cities' quiz

T.J. Oshie News / Daily Faceoff / February 11