Washington Capitals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Capitals Waving Iorio Was Poor Team Management

The Washington Capitals placed 22-year-old defenseman Vincent Iorio on waivers and lost him to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Iorio was the team’s top pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and spent three years developing in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Hershey Bears.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 17

Alex Ovechkin remains unsure on next season

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: New York Rangers prospect Brennan Othmann didn’t crack the team out of camp and was sent back to the AHL. There have been talks with other teams since he was sent down.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 17

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Logan Thompson News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Capitals’ Logan Thompson Has Had Unique Path to NHL Stardom

The Washington Capitals have one of the best goaltending tandems in the Eastern Conference in Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren. The pair propelled their

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Washington Capitals News / HITC / October 17

Michael Kim goes 20 years without hitting a driver until DP World India Championship

The DP World India Championship has given the world’s best a test they’re not used to seeing. With 350-yard drives becoming more common, and courses that sometimes allow players to overpower them, this weekend requires an entirely different approach.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Capitals' defense to be tested by explosive Wild power play

The Washington Capitals have found a solid, early-season rhythm that might provide enough momentum to halt their recent struggles against the Minnesota Wild.

Vincent Iorio News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Sharks claims former second-round defenseman from Capitals

The Sharks have claimed defenseman Vincent Iorio off waivers from the Capitals.

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Vincent Iorio News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Capitals place Vincent Iorio on waivers

The Washington Capitals have placed defenseman Vincent Iorio on waivers for Wednesday, October 15th. Iorio is now available to be claimed by the other 31 teams in the league.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Jakob Chychrun's OT winner propels Capitals past Lightning

Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored 1:19 into overtime to fuel the host Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Tom Wilson wired a sharp cross-slot feed that caromed off the heel of the stick of Chychrun at the right doorstep to end the game.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Rangers make wrong kind of history with another shutout loss

The 2025-26 New York Rangers season began with a lot of excitement due to the arrival of two-time Stanley Cup champion head coach Mike Sullivan. Things have not been off to a smooth start however.

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Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Washington Capitals will be without one of their top forwards for the next few days. Pierre-Luc Dubois will be out for Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a lower-body injury, according to The Washington Post reporter Bailey Johnson.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Capitals center out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois will not play Tuesday against the Lightning due to a lower-body injury, head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed.

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Capitals’ commitment to goaltending should pay dividends this season

The best team in the Eastern Conference last season is poised for another great season, with much of the potential credit heading to the team’s two masked men.

Charlie Lindgren News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Capitals’ Charlie Lindgren shares feelings after avenging brother’s trade

Hockey fans had just one game to pay attention to on Sunday night. And it was a rather close affair. The New York Rangers looked to follow up two dominant victories with another on home ice.

Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Capitals Coach Voices Frustration Over Matthew Schaefer's Controversial First NHL Goal

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery voiced his frustration on Saturday night after the officials upheld New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer’s first NHL goal.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Capitals Made Changes Prior to First Road Trip

The Washington Capitals fell short to the Boston Bruins in their season and home opener on Wednesday night, with Tom Wilson scoring the lone goal for the home team.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / October 11

Aliaksei Protas scores twice to leads Capitals past Islanders

Aliaksei Protas scored twice Saturday night for the Washington Capitals, who never trailed in a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y. Martin Fehervary scored the Capitals' first goal while Ryan Leonard scored in the second for Washington, which has split its first two games for the third straight season.