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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / Total Apex Sports / May 6
NHL Draft Lottery: Washington Capitals Draw Important 16th Rank, Look To Strengthen Team
On May 5, 2026, the lottery for the 2026 NHL Draft was announced, and the Toronto Maple Leafs took the first draft pick in a key moment for their future Stanley Cup Playoff prospects.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
Capitals News & Notes: 2026 NHL Lottery & Combine Details
The Washington Capitals are on summer vacation after missing the 2026 NHL Playoffs despite a furious finish that saw them go 8-2 over their final 10 games.
Sonny Milano News / Daily Faceoff / April 29
Capitals’ pending UFA Sonny Milano signs one-year contract in Switzerland
A former prospect is shipping his services overseas. On Wednesday, SC Bern of the National League in Switzerland announced that the team has signed forward Sonny Milano to a one-year contract.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Sonny Milano News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
Sonny Milano Signs In Switzerland
4/29/26: SC Bern have officially announced the signing of Milano to a one-year contract for next season, confirming that the former top prospect will play in the European pro ranks for the first time in his career.
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.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
Hershey Bears Advance to Second Round of Calder Cup Playoffs
The Hershey Bears, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Washington Capitals, have advanced to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.
Rasmus Sandin News / Daily Faceoff / April 26
How will the Capitals address blueline with Rasmus Sandin’s injury?
Last week, news broke that Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin was going to be out long-term after undergoing surgery to repair a tear in his ACL.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 24
Capitals’ Ilya Protas Named AHL Rookie of the Year for 2025-26
A member of the Washington Capitals organization has some new hardware after Ilya Protas was voted as the winner of the Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24
3 early Capitals trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Washington Capitals just missed out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26. With the season coming to an end, the focus is moving to the offseason and the future of Alex Ovechkin with the Capitals.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 24
NHL Rumors: Capitals hope to land top-six forward during offseason; a look at some positional notes for Canucks
Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: The Washington Capitals have been trying to acquire a top-six forward for a while now, and GM Chris Patrick believes it could happen this offseason.
Rasmus Sandin News / The Hockey Writers / April 23
Rasmus Sandin’s Knee Injury Expected To Alter Capitals’ 2026 Offseason Plans
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin underwent a surgical procedure to address an ACL tear in his right knee on April 22, as announced by the team via social media.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22
2 early Capitals trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Washington Capitals appeared well on their way to another electric run at the top of the Eastern Conference when they finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference a year ago with 111 points.
Rasmus Sandin News / Daily Faceoff / April 22
Capitals’ Rasmus Sandin out long-term after undergoing surgery
The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday that defenseman Rasmus Sandin underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL that he suffered during an April 11 game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 21
Highs and Lows From the Capitals’ 2025-26 Season
The Washington Capitals are coming off a rollercoaster season in 2025-26. While they did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, they were in the fight until the very end and were narrowly beaten out by the Philadelphia Flyers.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 21
Ilya Kovalchuk named president of KHL’s Shanghai Dragons
A former NHL star is stepping into a notable executive role overseas. On Tuesday, the Shanghai Dragons of the Kontinental Hockey League announced that the team has created the position of president within the organization, appointing Ilya Kovalchuk to the position.
Rasmus Sandin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21
Capitals’ Rasmus Sandin expected to miss start of 2026-27 season with knee injury
The Washington Capitals are expected to begin the 2026-27 season without a crucial piece on their blue line. General manager Chris Patrick announced on
Sonny Milano News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20
Sonny Milano Linked To Swiss League
From a health perspective, this has been a good year for Capitals winger Sonny Milano. However, he’s currently in the minors playing for Hershey, an outcome
Brian Maclellan News / WashingtonCaps.com / April 20
Rasmus Sandin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20
Capitals’ Rasmus Sandin Will Miss Start Of 2026-27 With Knee Injury
The Capitals will not have defenseman Rasmus Sandin available at the start of next season due to the right knee injury he sustained at the tail end of the regular season, general manager Chris Patrick told reporters today (including Tom Gulitti of NHL.com).
Rasmus Sandin News / Daily Faceoff / April 20
Capitals’ Rasmus Sandin expected to miss some time of 2026-27 season with leg injury
A veteran blueliner is going to be out for an extended period of time, and even well into next season. On Monday, Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick revealed that defenseman Rasmus Sandin will miss a “decent amount of time” due to a leg injury.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 20
‘I’m coming for you’: Golden Knights’ Nic Dowd shares choice words toward Mammoth’s Logan Cooley
Logan Cooley certainly had an eventful first career Stanley Cup Playoff game, as he not only scored his first career playoff goal in his postseason debut on Sunday night, but he also caught the attention of Nic Dowd – and not for good reasons.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / April 16
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin offers strongest hint yet about his future plans
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin has not yet made a decision on whether or not he is going to play during the 2026-27 NHL season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 13
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes huge prediction about Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin amid retirement rumors
Ovechkin hasn't yet decided whether or not he will return for another NHL season, finish his playing career with Dynamo Moscow of the KHL or retire.
Washington Capitals 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.
Alexander Ovechkin 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.
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