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On YouTubeAlexander Ovechkin News / The Hockey Writers / April 17
Alex Ovechkin Speaks at Capitals Final Media Availability of 2025-26 Season
The potential return (or departure) of Alex Ovechkin will be the biggest question of the 2026 offseason for Washington. That single decision will have
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 16
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin offers strongest hint yet about his future plans
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin has not yet made a decision on whether or not he is going to play during the 2026-27 NHL season.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / April 16
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he will play again
Alex Ovechkin told reporters Thursday morning that he's "pretty sure" he will return for a 22nd NHL season. The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer addressed his playing future as his Washington Capitals teammates cleaned out their lockers.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16
Alex Ovechkin Teases Return For Next Season with Capitals
It appears Alex Ovechkin will be returning to the NHL next season after all. While speaking with the media on Thursday, he noted, “To be honest with you, I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Capitals’ Ovechkin hopes NHL career isn’t over yet
Will he stay, or will he go? That’s been the question for the past couple of weeks regarding Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin. With the superstar having seemingly done everything there is to do in the game, many wonder if there’s anything left for him to do.
NHL News / Stadium Rant / April 16
Crosby Vs Ovechkin: Greatest Moments From An Era-Defining NHL Rivalry
Nobody knows if we have seen the last of Alex Ovechkin in the NHL, but it seems like this season was it. He hasn’t announced his retirement yet, but it feels like the Washington Capitals are ready to transition to the next generation, leaving Ovechkin’s legendary run behind.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 15
Columbus Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem
It can be very difficult to get a sense for the mood around a team unless you are actually in their locker room every day and seeing things up close and personal. But sometimes there are hints and clues when an environment has turned rotten, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are showing a lot of them.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15
Capitals Reassign Ivan Miroshnichenko, Ilya Protas, Clay Stevenson
The Capitals announced that they’ve reassigned forwards Ivan Miroshnichenko and Ilya Protas, as well as goaltender Clay Stevenson, to AHL Hershey. Their season is over after last night’s win over the Blue Jackets, although their four-game win streak to end the season wasn’t enough to get them into playoff position.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15
Capitals superfan gets Alexander Ovechkin signature tattooed on arm
The Washington Capitals and their fans are showing love to Alexander Ovechkin, as he mulls retirement. A Caps super fan got Ovechkin’s signature tattooed on her arm, per ESPN.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14
Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness goes off on players after loss to Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
The Columbus Blue Jackets are out of the playoffs despite an incredible mid-season run in the race. When they fired Dean Evason, they were in last place in the Metropolitan Division with a 19-19-7 record.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 14
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin offers tongue-in-cheek response to question about his future
Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin keeps ducking questions about retirement.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / April 14
Caps edge Jackets in Alex Ovechkin's potential final game
Alex Ovechkin had an assist in what might have been his final NHL game, Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal and the Washington Capitals beat the host Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in the season finale for teams that will not be in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 13
Capitals eliminated from 2026 Stanley Cup playoff contention
The end is truly in sight for a team that was coming off an impressive performance this time last year. Thanks to the necessary results on Monday night, the Washington Capitals were officially eliminated from contention for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Ilya Protas News / The Hockey Writers / April 13
Capitals’ Ilya Protas on NHL Debut, Playing with Brother and Ovi & Plans for the Future
Earlier in the month, Washington Capitals forward Ilya Protas had his debut in the NHL, posting an assist in the Caps’ 4-0 win in Toronto on April 9. Then he continued with two games against the Penguins, posting a goal and two assists in the first game, which the Capitals won 6-3.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12
Capitals stay alive in playoff race with win over Penguins
Logan Thompson posted his fourth shutout of the season, and Connor McMichael scored a pair and added an assist for the Washington Capitals, who scored a 3-0 victory Sunday over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in a must-win game for the host squad.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11
Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois, Rasmus Sandin Leave With Injury
The Washington Capitals lost two important players during Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Center Pierre-Luc Dubois sustained an upper-body injury after crashing into the boards on the first goal of the game, while defenseman Rasmus Sandin was helped off the ice with a lower-body injury later in the game.
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