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Alex Ovechkin: Decision on future will come in offseason

Alex Ovechkin: Decision on future will come in offseason

Washington Capitals superstar captain Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leader in goals, said he will wait until the offseason to decide if he'll continue his playing career.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / April 8
Ovechkin Opens Up: Retirement Decision Looms This Summer

Ovechkin Opens Up: Retirement Decision Looms This Summer

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin has confirmed he will take time to reflect and consult with his family before making a final decision on his playing future this summer.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 8
Ilya Protas to Make NHL Debut With Washington Capitals

Ilya Protas to Make NHL Debut With Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled Ilya Protas from the Hershey Bears. Protas, 19, was drafted by the team in 2024 and has been a high-interest prospect in Hershey.

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

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

Alexander Ovechkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8
Alex Ovechkin Won’t Make Retirement Decision Until Offseason

Alex Ovechkin Won’t Make Retirement Decision Until Offseason

Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin has continually kicked the can down the road on the concept of retirement over the past several months. The pending unrestricted free agent did so again today, telling John Walton of Monumental Sports Network that he won’t make a call on his future until this summer.

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Ovechkin reveals when he will make decision on Capitals, NHL future

Alexander Ovechkin reveals when he will make decision on Capitals, NHL future

The NHL's all-time leader in career goals scored leads the 2025-26 Capitals with 31 goals and 61 total points accumulated for the season.

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / April 8
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin won’t decide on playing future until summer

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin won’t decide on playing future until summer

The future of the greatest goal scorer in NHL history will be decided…at a later date. In an interview with longtime Washington Capitals radio broadcaster John Walton, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was asked about his future with the team and hockey in general.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8
Capitals Recall Mitch Gibson

Capitals Recall Mitch Gibson

The Capitals recalled goaltender Mitch Gibson from AHL Hershey on Tuesday, the team announced. He is expected to dress as Logan Thompson‘s backup tonight against the Maple Leafs after Charlie Lindgren missed yesterday’s practice due to an undisclosed injury, head coach Spencer Carbery said (via Tom Gulitti of NHL.com).

NHL News / ESPN / April 8

NHL playoff Watch: Capitals in a must-win game against the Maple Leafs?

Washington must string together some victories to get back to the playoffs. Plus, updated projections after Tuesday's 11 games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 7
Capitals face Maple Leafs clinging to fading playoff hopes

Capitals face Maple Leafs clinging to fading playoff hopes

The Washington Capitals will try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. With four games remaining

Ilya Protas News / Daily Faceoff / April 6
Capitals call up top prospect Protas ahead of potential NHL debut

Capitals call up top prospect Protas ahead of potential NHL debut

It appears the Washington Capitals will be adding one more reinforcement for the final four-game stretch of their season, hoping to make the playoffs for the 17th time in 19 years.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6
Capitals Recall Ilya Protas

Capitals Recall Ilya Protas

The Washington Capitals have recalled top center prospect Ilya Protas from the AHL’s Hershey Bears. It is a headline that Capitals fans have waited all season for and comes just two days after a six-point night in the AHL.

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Logan Thompson (37 saves) helps Capitals wreck Sabres

Logan Thompson (37 saves) helps Capitals wreck Sabres

Logan Thompson made 37 saves for the Washington Capitals in a 6-2 win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Jakob Chychrun, Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each had a goal and an assist for the Capitals (39-29-9, 87 points), who have won four of their past five games.

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Capitals’ Winning Streak Keeping Slim Playoff Hopes Alive Entering April

Capitals’ Winning Streak Keeping Slim Playoff Hopes Alive Entering April

The Washington Capitals have surged back into the playoff conversation following a three-game winning streak and cooling off the red-hot Philadelphia Flyers in a 6-4 win on Tuesday night.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1
Key Capitals forward will miss Devils game with upper-body injury

Key Capitals forward will miss Devils game with upper-body injury

The Washington Capitals are making a late push to the playoffs with three consecutive wins, sitting just three points back of the second wild card position.

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Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas dealt devastating injury news ahead of late-season playoff push

Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas dealt devastating injury news ahead of late-season playoff push

The Washington Capitals were the best team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, but it has been a disappointing season for the team this year. As Alex Ovechkin continues to hit milestones, the Caps find themselves outside of the playoff picture.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30
Report: Fallout from Oilers loss led to Bruce Cassidy’s exit from Vegas

Report: Fallout from Oilers loss led to Bruce Cassidy’s exit from Vegas

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman is reporting that the writing was on the wall with Bruce Cassidy and his being fired by the Vegas Golden Knights this weekend.

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