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5 Biggest Takeaways Learned from the Capitals Opening Weekend Split

The Washington Capitals were handed no favors from the schedule makers to kick off the 2026-27 NHL season. Starting the year with a back-to-back road trip against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes and the perennial heavyweight Tampa Bay Lightning is a massive early test.

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Alexander Ovechkin News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

Alex Ovechkin Confirms 2026-27 Will Be His Final NHL Season

Alexander Ovechkin, the greatest goalscorer in the history of the National Hockey League, and one of the greatest players the league has ever seen, has announced that he will be retiring following the conclusion of the 2026-27 NHL season.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / October 5

Alex Ovechkin announces retirement but leaves himself one major loophole

Ovechkin finally answered the question everyone around the Washington Capitals has been asking. Sort of.

Leo Carlsson is playing well under contract pressure

Kyle Connor is propping up Connor Hellebuyck-less Jets

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Lightning’s Emil Lilleberg to miss time following injury from fight

Stars cruise to shutout against Sharks for first win of season

Alexander Ovechkin News / Trade Talk Sports / October 5

Alex Ovechkin Makes It Official: 2026-27 Will Be His Final NHL Season

It took Alex Ovechkin a long time to decide whether or not he’d return for a 22nd NHL season in 2026-27, though that won’t be the case when it comes to him playing again in 2027-28.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Larry Brown Sports / October 5

Alex Ovechkin makes major announcement about his NHL future

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin is in his 22nd NHL season, and it turns out this will be his final chapter in a storied career. On Monday, a video surfaced of Ovechkin speaking to his teammates and saying that he will retire following the 2026-27 NHL season.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 5

Ovechkin is well-deserving of a farewell tour

It’s going to be a strange year in the U.S. Capital. It was announced that the 2026-27 season will be Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin’s final season in the NHL.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / October 5

Capitals F Alex Ovechkin confirms this will be final season

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, who has scored the most goals in NHL history, announced Monday that this will be his final season before retiring.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

Alex Ovechkin announces start of NHL farewell retirement tour

Alex Ovechkin is calling it quits. That is, after the 2026-27 NHL season. Via the Washington Capitals’ official social media account (and on NHL.com), the superstar announced that this season will be his last in the NHL.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 5

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin to retire following 2026-27 season

The greatest goal scorer in the game’s history is going to hang up his skates. On Monday, it was announced that Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is going to retire following the 2026-27 season.

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Alex Ovechkin To Retire From NHL After 2026-27 Season

Legendary Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin announced today that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL. Ovechkin was previously reported to be considering retirement this past summer, but elected to return to Washington.

Matt Roy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4

Capitals To Evaluate Matt Roy For Injury

The Washington Capitals will need to assess an injury when they return from a two-game road trip to start the season. Defenseman Matt Roy did not appear in the final 25 minutes of Friday night’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning due to a lower-body injury.

Matt Roy News / Stars And Sticks / October 4

Caps fall to the Bolts, Roy injured

The Washington Capitals will NOT become the first team in NHL history to go undefeated in the regular season. Last night in Tampa, the Caps lost to the Lightning 3-1.

Matt Roy News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Capitals’ Matt Roy leaves game with lower-body injury

A tough break for a veteran rearguard. During his team’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy left the game after suffering a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Stars And Sticks / October 3

Capitals vs Lightning Game Preview

The Capitals are taking on the Lightning tonight at 7:00 PM EST. The Capitals are coming off a very impressive 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. In that game, Alex Tuch delivered a two-goal performance, and Jakob Chychrun added 2 points.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Stars And Sticks / October 3

Ovechkin plays lowest minutes of his career in Caps season opener

Alex Ovechkin had just 12:38 on ice time last night in the Caps opening night 5-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. It isn’t a surprise that head coach Spencer Carbery limited Ovi’s time on the ice as he begins his 22nd season in the NHL.

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 3

Caps beat Canes in Season opener

The Capitals beat the Canes last night in Raleigh, winning 5-2 for their first win of the season. It was a drubbing, where the Caps were up 4-0 before Carolina finally got on the board.

Alex Tuch News / Field Level Media / October 2

Alex Tuch excels in Capitals debut as Hurricanes’ slow start continues

Alex Tuch scored two first-period goals in his first game with the Washington Capitals, allowing them to coast to a season-opening 5-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / October 1

Washington Capitals have new weapon in Alex Tuch

For the fourth time in his career, Alex Tuch is starting with a new NHL team—and the Washington Capitals have another weapon in their arsenal.

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby breaks Steve Yzerman's NHL record

Former NHLer Ryan Spooner announces retirement

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Washington Capitals News / Inside The Rink / September 27

Washington Capitals Place Four on Waivers

The Washington Capitals today placed four players on waivers with the purpose of assigning them to Hershey in the AHL. The Capitals picked up a 5-1 win last night to complete their preseason schedule.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Washington Capitals Rework the Power Play Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

With just two preseason games left before the 2026-27 NHL campaign kicks off, the Washington Capitals are firing on all cylinders. A handful of items need to be addressed and fine-tuned before their first game on Oct.

Jordan Kyrou News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 20

Jordan Kyrou Could Be Key In Capitals Offense

Few teams have managed an offseason as productive as the Washington Capitals’ latest summer. After missing the postseason by just four points, Washington leaned all-in over the summer, bringing in more than $24MM in new additions through free agency and trades.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 20

3 Capitals Breakout Candidates for 2026-27

The Washington Capitals enter the 2026-27 campaign expecting to return to the postseason party behind a talented group including Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou, and Jakob Chychrun.

Justin Sourdif News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15

Capitals Drop a Wild Eight‑Year, $50.8M Bet on Justin Sourdif Before Deadline

The Washington Capitals didn’t wait, and Justin Sourdif didn’t miss his window. With the eight‑year max‑term cutoff expiring at midnight, the 24‑year‑old forward secured a massive eight‑year, $50.8 million extension carrying a $6.35M AAV — a long‑term bet on a player who quietly earned the organization’s trust last season.