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NHL News / Yardbarker / December 18
Maple Leafs problems keep growing, but there is no easy fix
Things are getting ugly, and fast, for the Toronto Maple Leafs. And there's no easy way to correct all of their problems.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 18
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Washington Capitals News / ESPN / December 18
Ryan O'Reilly to the Capitals, and five other post-roster-freeze NHL trades 
No trades can be made from Dec. 21 to 28. But after that? Here are a handful of deals that make too much sense.
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.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 17
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 17
Dylan Strome News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 17
Capitals’ Dylan Strome keeps it 100% real after getting routed 5-0 by Wild
The Minnesota Wild dominated the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Quinn Hughes made history in his second game with the franchise, as the Wild took a 2-0 lead in the second period.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 17
Meet the Capitals’ Minor League Call-Ups for 2025-26
The Washington Capitals (18-10-4) currently sit in third place in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division, one point behind the surprising New York Islanders and three points behind the Carolina Hurricanes.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 17
Filip Gustavsson makes 25 saves as Wild shut out Capitals
Vladimir Tarasenko scored two goals and dished one assist as the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 5-0 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
Washington Capitals News / HITC / December 16
Michael Kim points out the area LPGA players find toughest after seeing it up close
Last week, Michael Kim teamed up with Rose Zhang at the Grant Thornton Invitational. They finished tied for fifth in an event that brought together players from both the PGA and LPGA Tours.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin joins Sidney Crosby in ultra-elite club
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to rewrite the record books in the National Hockey League — and The Great Eight reached a rare milestone in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 11
Steven Stamkos finds fountain of youth for Predators with four-goal game
Things might be starting to turn around for Steven Stamkos, and he may have taken a trip to the fountain of youth in recent weeks as he has started to fill the net like everybody had anticipated.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / December 11
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Achieves Another Historic Feat
Alex Ovechkin’s career has been filled with countless crazy accomplishments and milestones. Last season, he eclipsed Wayne Gretzky’s once-untouchable record when he netted his 895th career goal.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 11
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 11
Washington Capitals Injury Updates: Leonard, Lindgren, and Carlson
The Washington Capitals had a much-needed two-day break after a tough early schedule with little downtime. While these breaks give players a chance to rest, three currently injured Capitals may not have been cured during the time off.
Ryan Leonard News / Daily Faceoff / December 11
Capitals’ Ryan Leonard out 3-4 weeks with upper-body injury
The Washington Capitals announced Thursday that forward Ryan Leonard will be out for approximately three-to-four weeks with a shoulder injury. The news comes just days after Leonard was placed on injured reserve.
Washington Capitals News / HITC / December 10
Michael Kim names the toughest course he played during the 2025 PGA Tour Season
Michael Kim turned in a solid campaign on the PGA Tour, coming close to another victory to add to his résumé. Kim’s lone win on tour came at the 2018 John Deere Classic.
Chris Brown News / Inside The Rink / December 10
ECHL: Chris Brown Comes Out of Retirement to Join Tahoe Knight Monsters
Forward Chris Brown is coming out of retirement and is signing with the Tahoe Knight Monsters for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Brown, 34, spent last season in the ICEHL with Fehérvár AV19, where he put up 21 goals and 12 assists for 33 points in 48 games.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8
Capitals recall Garin Bjorklund, reassign Clay Stevenson
The Washington Capitals have become the second team today to make a change to their backup goaltending situation. Washington announced that they have recalled Garin Bjorklund and reassigned Clay Stevenson to the AHL’s Hershey Bears in a corresponding roster move.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7
Capitals place Ryan Leonard and Charlie Lindgren on IR
The Washington Capitals this morning announced a series of transactions: they have placed forward Ryan Leonard and netminder Charlie Lindgren on IR, and recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev and goalie Clay Stevenson from their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 5
NHL Predictions: December 5th Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Justin Sourdif News / Daily Faceoff / December 4
Capitals’ Justin Sourdif to miss ‘little bit of time’ with lower-body injury
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced after Wednesday’s 7-1 win over the San Jose Sharks that winger Justin Sourdif will miss “a little bit of time” with a lower-body injury.
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