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Capitals celebrate Alex Ovechkin's 900th goal in blowout of Blues

Capitals celebrate Alex Ovechkin's 900th goal in blowout of Blues

Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th career goal as the Washington Capitals defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 6-1 on Wednesday. Anthony Beauvillier and Tom Wilson each scored two goals, and John Carlson had a goal and an assist as the Capitals snapped a four-game winless streak.

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 5
‘Fellow 900 enthusiast’ Tony Hawk shouts out Alex Ovechkin after milestone goal

‘Fellow 900 enthusiast’ Tony Hawk shouts out Alex Ovechkin after milestone goal

Two legends of their respective sports will be connected forever, though for different talents. On Wednesday night, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored the 900th goal of his NHL career, obviously becoming the first player in NHL history to hit the mark.

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes 1st NHL player to score 900 goals

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes 1st NHL player to score 900 goals

Alex Ovechkin scored his milestone 900th career goal on Wednesday night in the Washington Capitals' home matchup with the St. Louis Blues. Ovechkin increased

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / November 5
Why scoring 900 goals may not be Ovechkin's most impressive feat

Why scoring 900 goals may not be Alex Ovechkin's most impressive feat

Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin now stands alone in NHL history.

Capitals celebrate Ovechkin's 900th goal in blowout of Blues
Blues’ Jordan Binnington tries to steal Ovechkin’s 900th goal puck
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Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / November 5
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes first NHLer to score 900 career goals

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes first NHLer to score 900 career goals

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has made history by becoming the first player in NHL history to reach the 900-career regular season goal mark.

Alexander Ovechkin News / The Hockey Writers / November 5
Alex Ovechkin Scores 900th Career Goal vs. the Blues

Alex Ovechkin Scores 900th Career Goal vs. the Blues

Alex Ovechkin has hit yet another career milestone tonight, scoring his 900th career goal against the St. Louis Blues. With every goal he scores, he keeps pushing the limits of what seemed untouchable.

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Capitals’ Thompson & Wilson Make Case for Canadian Olympic Team 

Capitals’ Thompson & Wilson Make Case for Canadian Olympic Team 

The Washington Capitals’ Logan Thompson and Tom Wilson have been making their case to be included on Team Canada’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 5
Regression is setting in for the Capitals

Regression is setting in for the Capitals

It’s been a slow start for the Washington Capitals, going 6-5-1 through their first 12 games of the 2025-26 season, including four straight losses dating back to Oct.

Rasmus Sandin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5
Capitals to activate key defenseman from IR

Capitals to activate key defenseman from IR

The Capitals will activate defenseman Rasmus Sandin from injured reserve before Wednesday’s game against the Blues.

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Rasmus Sandin News / Field Level Media / November 4
Caps expect D Rasmus Sandin (upper body) to return vs. Blues

Caps expect D Rasmus Sandin (upper body) to return vs. Blues

Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said defenseman Rasmus Sandin is "on track" to play in Wednesday's home game against the St. Louis Blues after missing five contests with an upper-body injury.

Logan Thompson News / Breakaway on SI / November 4
Capitals Goalie Forcing His Way Onto Team Canada

Capitals Goalie Forcing His Way Onto Team Canada

Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson is off to a thunderous start. The 28-year-old native of Calgary is in his second campaign with the Capitals, and he’s once again proving that he is one of the most underrated and overlooked netminders in the NHL.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3
Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois out for extended period

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois out for extended period

The Washington Capitals have received bad news on center Pierre-Luc Dubois’ lower-body injury.

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Capitals promote Tim Barnes to assistant GM

Capitals promote Tim Barnes to assistant GM

The Washington Capitals have promoted Tim Barnes to an assistant general manager position. He had previously served as the team’s Director of Analytics since the 2017-18 season, and filled an analyst role from 2014 to 2017.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3
Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois Out Long-Term With Injury

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois Out Long-Term With Injury

According to head coach Spencer Carbery, center Pierre-Luc Dubois is going to be out for an extended period of time. The coach shared with the media that the team is still evaluating whether Dubois needs surgery, but the forward won’t be back for some time, regardless.

John Carlson News / The Hockey Writers / November 2
Capitals’ John Carlson Reaches 1,100 Games: A Look Back at His Career so Far

Capitals’ John Carlson Reaches 1,100 Games: A Look Back at His Career so Far

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson played his 1,100th NHL game on Saturday evening. The career-long Capital became the 15th defenseman in league history to play 1,100-plus games with one team, and the fourth active defenseman to play that many.

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Team USA Media Summit: Oshie, Farmer, Jones, Knight, & Coyne Schofield

Team USA Media Summit: Oshie, Farmer, Jones, Knight, & Coyne Schofield

Five of Team USA’s most accomplished hockey athletes took the stage at the 2026 Team USA Media Summit, each representing a different chapter of the sport’s story.

Tom Wilson News / Athlon Sports / October 29
Tom Wilson's Gesture Shows Capitals' Frustration After Stars Game

Tom Wilson's Gesture Shows Capitals' Frustration After Stars Game

The Washington Capitals dropped a tightly contested game 1–0 to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, but the loss wasn’t without theatrics. Forward Tom Wilson caught attention again, this time for mocking what he clearly considered to be a Radek Faksa dive with another of his usual antics.

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