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NHL News / Total Apex Sports / April 10
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Round 1: Capitals Victory Or Bust For Playoffs
On April 11, the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face off in Pittsburgh. There are many levels to this matchup, with a historic rivalry and a last-minute scramble for playoff qualification from the Capitals.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Rumors / April 10
NHL Rumors: Alex Ovechkin Still Loves The Game as Decision on Future Waits
Could the greatest goal scorer in NHL history have played his last game in Toronto? Well, as Alex Ovechkin told John Walton, the Washington Capitals Radio Play-by-Play Voice, he is waiting until the summer to make a decision after he talks with his family.
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Charlie Lindgren News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Capitals Announce Charlie Lindgren Injury Update Before Penguins Game
Although it's getting tougher to stay alive in the postseason race each passing day, the Washington Capitals are still fighting for a postseason berth with three games left in the regular season.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 10
Sidney Crosby reflects on possible retirement of Alexander Ovechkin
For two decades, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and fellow superstar Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals have been part of arguably
Dylan Strome News / The Hockey Writers / April 10
Dylan Strome Happy to See Former Coyotes Teammates Thriving in Utah
From 2015 to 2018, Dylan Strome was one of the most hyped prospects in the Arizona Coyotes organization. Drafted third overall in 2015, the forward was
Alexander Ovechkin News / ESPN / April 10
Amid his 20th 30-goal campaign, Alex Ovechkin's future is unclear 
The Great 8's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 9
4 Takeaways from Capitals’ 4-0 Win over Rangers
Logan Thompson secured his third shutout of the season, leading the Washington Capitals to a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. Before
John Carlson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 9
Capitals ready to trade assets from John Carlson trade for upgrade
It has been a few weeks since the Washington Capitals traded John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a conditional first-round pick as well as a third-round selection.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 9
What if Alex Ovechkin retires? Capitals GM ready for ‘offseason choose-your-own adventure book’
The Washington Capitals are unlikely to make the playoffs in 2025-26. After winning the Metropolitan Division a year ago, they have regressed tremendously this year and are looking to the future.
Logan Thompson News / Field Level Media / April 8
Logan Thompson, Capitals blank Leafs, maintain playoff hopes
Logan Thompson made 21 saves and the visiting Washington Capitals kept their slim Stanley Cup playoff hopes alive with a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 8
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin reveals 1 factor he ponders over retirement
The Washington Capitals are facing a tall task if they want to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With four games remaining in the regular season, the Capitals sit 12th in the conference.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 8
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.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 8
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.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 8
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.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8
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 / Field Level Media / April 7
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
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
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30
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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