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Capitals name Patrick Wellar as assistant coach

Capitals name Patrick Wellar as assistant coach

The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that they’ve named Patrick Wellar as an assistant coach. Wellar initially joined Washington’s staff on September 27th as an interim coach for the team’s defensemen.

Washington Capitals News / CBSSports.com / November 13

Michael Kim leads Tommy Fleetwood at DP World Tour Championship, Rory McIlroy tightens grip on Race to Dubai

The American went around the Earth Course in bogey-free fashion on Thursday

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 12
Wayne Gretzky promise resurfaces after Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal

Wayne Gretzky promise resurfaces after Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal

Last season, Wayne Gretzky joined Alex Ovechkin on the ice when Ovi broke his all-time goals record. When Ovi broke the record, Gretzky quipped, “You get to 900 I might buy you a car.” Ovi reached 900 goals, and now, Gretzky’s colleagues on the NHL pre-game show on TNT are not letting him forget the promise.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 11
Capitals Snap Hurricanes’ Win Streak Following 4-1 Win

Capitals Snap Hurricanes’ Win Streak Following 4-1 Win

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Washington Capitals for the first of three meetings for the 2025-26 season. Rod Brind’Amour’s side was looking to claim its fifth straight win, while the Capitals were looking to stop the skid they were on heading into Tuesday night’s (Nov.

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Logan Thompson News / Field Level Media / November 11
Logan Thompson continues to shine in goal as Capitals upend Hurricanes

Logan Thompson continues to shine in goal as Capitals upend Hurricanes

Logan Thompson made 30 saves as the Washington Capitals won for the second time in their last eight games, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

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Slumping Capitals Looking for Answers 

Slumping Capitals Looking for Answers 

The Washington Capitals sit second-to-last in the Metropolitan Division with a 7-7-1 record to start the 2025-26 season, a far cry from this time last season, when they were 10-5-0 in their first 15 games.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / ESPN / November 9

Capitals expect to be without Dubois 3-4 months

Washington veteran forward Pierre-Luc Dubois, 27, who had 20 goals and 66 points last season, is expected to miss three to four months after having surgery Friday for injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles, the Capitals announced on Sunday.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9
Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois Out 3–4 Months After Surgery

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois Out 3–4 Months After Surgery

The Washington Capitals announced that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will be sidelined for three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Field Level Media / November 9
Capitals' Pierre-Luc Dubois has surgery, out 3-4 months

Capitals' Pierre-Luc Dubois has surgery, out 3-4 months

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will be sidelined three to four months after he underwent surgery to address injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles, the team announced Sunday.

Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / November 9
Capitals Forward Undergoes Surgery, Injury Timeline Revealed

Capitals Forward Undergoes Surgery, Injury Timeline Revealed

The Washington Capitals will be without one of their top offensive players for a large portion of their regular season following a recent injury. Top-six center Pierre-Luc Dubois sustained a severe abdominal and adductor muscle injury that required surgery.

Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / November 9
Washington Capitals Have Injury Concern with Important Forward

Washington Capitals Have Injury Concern with Important Forward

Overall the Washington Capitals are off to an okay start, despite currently sitting seventh in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division standings. In saying that, defensively they remain a model for other NHL franchises, similar to 2024-25.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 9
Henrik Lundqvist wants to bring same expertise from NHL career to the TV screen

Henrik Lundqvist wants to bring same expertise from NHL career to the TV screen

This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. “Happy Halloween!” Henrik Lundqvist bursts into hearty laughter when he sees the photo of himself dressed up as one of the Hanson Brothers from the cult film Slap Shot.

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Logan Thompson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6
Team Canada Needs To Get Over Whatever Beef They Have With Thompson

Team Canada Needs To Get Over Whatever Beef They Have With Thompson

Logan Thompson has quietly emerged as one of the NHL’s most dominant goaltenders, yet he still seems to be flying under Team Canada’s radar. The Washington Capitals netminder finished fourth in Vezina Trophy voting last season and has started the 2025-26 campaign even stronger.

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Why scoring 900 goals may not be Ovechkin's most impressive feat

Why scoring 900 goals may not be Alex Ovechkin's most impressive feat

Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin now stands alone in NHL history.

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Rasmus Sandin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5
Capitals to activate key defenseman from IR

Capitals to activate key defenseman from IR

The Capitals will activate defenseman Rasmus Sandin from injured reserve before Wednesday’s game against the Blues.

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Capitals Goalie Forcing His Way Onto Team Canada

Capitals Goalie Forcing His Way Onto Team Canada

Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson is off to a thunderous start. The 28-year-old native of Calgary is in his second campaign with the Capitals, and he’s once again proving that he is one of the most underrated and overlooked netminders in the NHL.

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