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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 1
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 1
Capitals carry momentum into matchup with skidding Senators
The Washington Capitals will look to bring their positive vibes into the new year when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday afternoon. Washington defeated the visiting New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday, the same day the Capitals learned that forward Tom Wilson and goalie Logan Thompson were named to Team Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Washington Capitals News / ESPN / December 31
Wilson propels Caps with Gordie Howe hat trick 
The Capitals' Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist and even got into a fight with Sam Carrick for a Gordie Howe hat trick Wednesday in a 6-3 win over the Rangers.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 31
Predators' Steven Stamkos proving age is just a number with goal No. 600
Like Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin, Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos is an ageless wonder.
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 31
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 31
Tom Wilson News / Field Level Media / December 31
Tom Wilson powers Capitals over Rangers to celebrate Olympic nod
Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist to lead the host Washington Capitals to a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers on Wednesday. Wilson celebrated being named to the Canadian Olympic team earlier in the day by surpassing 20 goals and reaching 200 for his career.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 31
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 31
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 31
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 29
Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list
Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has fully reached the point in his career where he's now padding his resume to further build his Hall of Fame case with every start.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 29
Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Ovechkin, Chychrun and More
Here are the biggest storylines and the upcoming schedule for the Washington Capitals for the week of Dec. 29 – Jan. 4. The biggest news surrounding the team is captain Alex Ovechkin breaking a 9-game goal drought (tied for the third-longest of his career) on Saturday, Dec.
Cole Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / December 28
USA’s Cole Hutson out day-to-day after taking puck to head
ST. PAUL, Minn. – USA Hockey coach Bob Motzko told reporters on Sunday afternoon that defenseman Cole Hutson is out day-to-day after taking a puck to the head against Switzerland the previous day.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 28
Cole Hutson discharged from hospital after head injury during World Juniors
Team USA defenseman Cole Hutson has been discharged from a local hospital after sustaining a head injury during the preliminary-round game against Switzerland at the IIHF World Junior Championship in St.
Jakob Chychrun News / The Hockey Writers / December 27
Chychrun the OT Hero as Capitals Take Down Devils 4-3
On Saturday, Dec. 27, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Washington Capitals. The Capitals took an early lead, but the Devils tried their best to stay even with the Capitals.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 27
Alex Ovechkin, Caps forge tie in 3rd, nip Devils in OT
Jakob Chychrun followed up his shot to score the game-winner with 54 seconds left in overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in Newark, N.J.
Cole Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / December 27
USA’s Cole Hutson stretchered off during World Juniors game
A scary incident involving one of the best young prospects happened in St. Paul. On Saturday night, in a game between the United States and Switzerland, Team USA defenseman Cole Hutson was stretchered off the ice as a result of being hit by a shot.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23
Capitals Activate Ryan Leonard, Reassign Ivan Miroshnichenko
The Washington Capitals will get a big piece back in Tuesday night’s game against the New York Rangers. Winger Ryan Leonard has been activated off of injured reserve after missing the last seven games with upper-body injuries sustained on December 5th.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19
Capitals Recall Ivan Miroshnichenko, Reassign Bogdan Trineyev
The Capitals announced they’ve recalled winger Ivan Miroshnichenko from AHL Hershey and returned winger Bogdan Trineyev to Hershey in the corresponding move.
T.J. Oshie News / Daily Faceoff / December 19
Former NHLer T.J. Oshie discusses the challenges of getting players to wear neck guards
In the wake of the on-ice death of Adam Johnson, former NHL star T.J. Oshie embarked on a mission toward increasing usage of neck guards to keep players safe.
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 / 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 / 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.
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