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Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch combine for 4 goals as Capitals down Flyers

Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch each scored two goals to guide the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 home victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. Logan Thompson finished with 23 saves for Washington, including a huge stop on Trevor Zegras with the hosts clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period.

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Capitals Activate Logan Thompson; Reassign Mitch Gibson

After returning as a regular to practice yesterday, the Washington Capitals will return their starting netminder to the active roster. According to beat reporter Sammi Silber, the Capitals activated netminder Logan Thompson from the injured reserve and assigned Mitch Gibson to the AHL’s Hershey Bears.

Jack St. Ivany News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: Jack St. Ivany

The Washington Capitals claimed defenseman Jack St. Ivany off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. The 27-year-old from Manhattan Beach, California has spent most of his professional career with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28

Rested Capitals determined to cap homestand in style vs. Flyers

The Washington Capitals hope to end a successful homestand on a positive note Wednesday night when they face the Philadelphia Flyers. The Capitals enter the game with momentum -- and plenty of rest.

Ivan Miroshnichenko News / Stars And Sticks / October 28

3 possible trade destinations for Caps' Miroshnichenko and those who are off limits

Word is out that Capitals winger Ivan Miroshnichenko wants to be traded. Elliott Friedman reported that the team has given the Caps first-round pick (20th overall in 2022) permission to talk to other clubs to find a trade partner.

Ivan Miroshnichenko News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Oilers Trade Package for Ivan Miroshnichenko — Would You Accept?

With his path to regular NHL minutes blocked in Washington, Ivan Miroshnichenko has reportedly been given permission to speak with other teams in an effort to facilitate a trade.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Washington Capitals News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Washington Capitals Receive Huge Trade Update on Monday

The Washington Capitals have opened the door for Ivan Miroshnichenko to explore trade options, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, who highlighted the 22-year-old forward’s situation on Saturday Headlines.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Capitals Grant Ivan Miroshnichenko Permission To Seek Trade

The Washington Capitals’ forward group has filled up. New additions Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch, and Boone Jenner earned clear-cut roles, while breakouts from Justin Sourdif, Ryan Leonard, and Ilya Protas filled out the depth chart.

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 25

Strome gets rewarded, assists on Tuch's OT winner to down Sabres

Dylan Strome has played well for the Washington Capitals during the first month of the season, something began in the preseason. After watching Strome and Ryan Leonard light it up in two exhibition games together, I wrote that Strome was poised to have a monster year.

Alex Tuch News / Field Level Media / October 24

Alex Tuch scores twice, lifts Capitals past former team Sabres in OT

Alex Tuch scored his second goal of the game at 3:42 of overtime Saturday to lift the host Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over his former team, the Buffalo Sabres.

Jack St. Ivany News / Inside The Rink / October 24

NHL: Washington Capitals Claim Jack St. Ivany Off Waivers From Jets

The Washington Capitals went shopping on the waiver wire today. They came away with a defenseman from a club that took one of their players the same way earlier.

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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.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Capitals’ Dubois, Sourdif to return against Sabres

A couple of players are back to full health and ready to play. When speaking to the media, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced that forwards Pierre-Luc Dubois and Justin Sourdif are set to return to the lineup on Saturday night, when the Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres.

Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 24

Capitals’ Alex Tuch shares heartfelt message ahead of first game vs. Sabres since offseason departure

Alex Tuch was one of the Buffalo Sabres’ most important players for half a decade, emerging as a star forward in Western New York and helping the franchise snap a 14-season playoff drought in 2025-26.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Former Sabres' standout Alex Tuch leads Capitals against former club

Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch planned to get dinner together on Friday night, before the Buffalo Sabres visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday. It's not anything new for the two veteran forwards.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Washington Capitals Injury Updates: Desharnais, Thompson, Dubois, and Sourdif

As is typical in any given NHL season, the Washington Capitals are without a handful of key players due to illness and injury. Defenseman Vincent Desharnais and goaltender Logan Thompson are out with injuries, and centers Pierre-Luc Dubois and Justin Sourdif are out with illness.

Vincent Desharnais News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Capitals' Vincent Desharnais out 4-6 weeks after emergency appendectomy

The Washington Capitals announced Friday that defenseman Vincent Desharnais will be out four-to-six weeks after he underwent an emergency appendectomy on Thursday.

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Vincent Desharnais News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Capitals’ Vincent Desharnais Out Four To Six Weeks

The Washington Capitals announced today that defenseman Vincent Desharnais will be sidelined for a four-to-six-week period after undergoing a successful appendectomy surgery on Thursday.

Logan Thompson News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Capitals’ Logan Thompson out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Not the most promising news in the U.S. capital. When speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery stated that goaltender Logan Thompson will not be a participant in the day’s practice and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / October 17

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on brink of making franchise history

After the Washington Capitals' victory against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Alex Ovechkin is one assist short of tying Nicklas Bäckström for the most assists in Capitals history (762).

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Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Top 3 Capitals Performers So Far This Season

The Washington Capitals are off to a respectable 4-3-0 start to the 2026-27 NHL season. As of Friday, they have eight points and sit at third in the Metropolitan Division, behind the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Alex Ovechkin scored one of the most unique goals of his NHL career

Alex Ovechkin is not done scoring goals in the NHL. The Washington Capitals superstar forward added to his absurd career-goals tally on Sunday, lighting the lamp for the first time in the 2026-27 season against the Seattle Kraken at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 10

Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury is brutal blow to Rangers' playoff chances

The New York Rangers knew there was a chance the injury to starting goalie Igor Shesterkin was going to be serious.

Jonathan Quick could come out of retirement to help Rangers

Chris Tanev leaves game against Avalanche with upper-body injury

Flyers’ Nikita Grebenkin to miss four months after back surgery

Kraken’s Jacob Melanson out indefinitely after vascular aneurysm

Former NHLer Bobby Gould dies at 69

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 9

Rangers have to nervously wait after Igor Shesterkin exits game

Rangers nervously wait for updates after Igor Shesterkin exits game with injury

After winning four of their first five games things were looking really good for the New York Rangers to start the 2026-27 HL season. As is usually the case when they win, starting goalie Igor Shesterkin has been at the center of a lot of that initial success.

Panthers avoid worst-case scenario with injured Brad Marchand

Senators forward William Eklund out indefinitely with ankle injury

Matt Dumba announces retirement from NHL after 13 seasons

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

It is a harsh reminder that only Father Time is undefeated in sports. He comes for everybody eventually, no matter how great that player is, and he is unforgiving when he does.

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Jets' Josh Morrissey leaves game with upper-body injury

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / October 5