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NHL News / EasySportz / February 2
Monday in the Metro: Islanders vs. Capitals Preview for Jan 2.
WASHINGTON — The New York Islanders invade the nation’s capital Monday night to take on the Washington Capitals in what’s shaping up to be a lively midweek rivalry game with playoff implications and a fair share of pride on the line.
Charlie Lindgren News / Daily Faceoff / February 2
Capitals’ Charlie Lindgren out through Olympic break with injury that’s 'not long-term'
The Washington Capitals got a bit more clarity with their crease on Monday, as it appears that Charlie Lindgren will be out through the Olympic break, although his injury isn’t considered long-term.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1
Capitals chase 3rd straight win vs. Islanders in Metro playoff squeeze
The Washington Capitals closed January on a needed positive note. They could improve their postseason chances with a victory over the visiting New York Islanders, who are ahead of them in the Metropolitan Division standings, on Monday night.
The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 31
Capitals climb out of 3-0 hole, rally past Hurricanes in OT
Justin Sourdif scored the game-winning goal at 1:42 of overtime as the Washington Capitals erased an early three-goal deficit to beat the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday night.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31
Capitals Announce Several Roster Moves
The Capitals will be without a key forward for the next little while. Head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters including Sammi Silber of The Hockey News
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / January 31
Capitals’ Connor McMichael week-to-week, Logan Thompson out day-to-day
A couple of players are going to miss a little bit more time. When speaking to the media on Saturday, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery revealed that forward Connor McMichael is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 31
1 trade Capitals must make before NHL Olympic break
The Washington Capitals went into the 2025-26 NHL season as one of the more believable teams when it came to winning the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference.
When Two GOATs Met! Alex Ovechkin And LeBron James Share A Viral Moment At Lakers Vs Wizards
Some nights in sports are about more than the final score. Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers game against the Washington Wizards was one of those nights. While
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 30
Artemi Panarin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30
Capitals rumors: Washington in on Artemi Panarin, with one giant catch
The NHL trade market has been turned on its head after New York Rangers superstar Artemi Panarin was made available. There are no shortage of teams with varying levels of interest in the Russian ahead of the March 6 deadline — and the Washington Capitals are one of them, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Friday.
Charlie Lindgren News / NHL Trade Talk / January 30
Wild Scene as Lindgren Wins Shootout After Injury
Charlie Lindgren delivered one of the wildest “hockey guy” moments of the 2025-26 season Thursday night in Detroit, pulling out one of the gutsiest performances in recent NHL memory.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30
Capitals win wild Red Wings game with injured goalie
The Washington Capitals closed out their longest road trip of the season by grinding out a 4-3 shootout win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, banking two imperative points despite playing without starting goaltender Logan Thompson and finishing the game with concerns around Charlie Lindgren’s health.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30
Capitals’ Logan Thompson suffers injury 2 weeks before Olympics
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson is day-to-day as he is dealing with an upper-body injury, head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed Thursday. The timing is far from ideal, with the Winter Olympics less than two weeks away.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 29
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 29
Capitals ruin Patrick Kane's record-setting night with shootout win
Nic Dowd scored the decisive goal in the shootout and also tallied in regulation as the visiting Washington Capitals overcame Patrick Kane's history-making point and two late goals by Alex DeBrincat to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Thursday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 29
Red Wings' Patrick Kane passes Hall of Famer Mike Modano to become top-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history
Just a couple of weeks after joining the 500-goal club, Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane reached another major milestone on Thursday night.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / January 29
Capitals’ Logan Thompson out day-to-day with upper-body injury
Not the best news for a team trying to get back into the playoff race, or for a country about to pursue a gold medal. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery stated that goaltender Logan Thompson is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / January 28
How Can the Capitals Contend for Playoffs?
It’s been an up-and-down season for the Washington Capitals. The team that was once first in the Metropolitan Division has now dropped out of playoff contention entirely and sits sixth in the Eastern Conference.
Brandon Duhaime News / Field Level Media / January 28
Caps F Brandon Duhaime fined for unsportsmanlike conduct
Washington Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime was fined $2,500 by the NHL on Wednesday for unsportsmanlike conduct that occurred while he was on his team's bench.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Breakaway on SI / January 26
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Closing in on Another Historic Milestone
History is something Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin has become quite accustomed to over the past several years. Last season, he surpassed Wayne Gretzky as hockey’s greatest goal scorer — a feat few thought ever possible — after netting a second-period goal against the New York Islanders on April 7, 2025.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / January 24
Capitals Prospect Roundup: Hutson & Parascak Leading an Impressive Prospect Pool
The Washington Capitals find themselves in a dogfight in the standings of the Metropolitan Division with 56 points through 52 games played. The Carolina Hurricanes, Washington’s opponent in the second round last spring, is the only team to surge away from the grouping with 67 points through 51 games.
Washington Capitals News / Inside The Rink / January 22
Washington Capitals Revival: Tom Wilson is BACK!
The Washington Capitals have been riding the waves just outside of the Eastern Conference Wild Card for some time now, currently sitting at 54 points with a record of 24-20-6, just four points back.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / January 15
3 Washington Capitals Will Go for Gold in the Olympics
Excitement is building as the 2026 Winter Olympic Games draw near, with an official kickoff date of Feb. 6. Perhaps one of the most exciting Olympic storylines is the return of NHL players to the ice hockey tournament (NHL players have not been able to participate in competition since 2014).
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 11
Alex Ovechkin reaches another big milestone for Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, but he still keeps finding ways to reach new personal milestones for the Washington Capitals. He did it again on Sunday night against the Nashville Predators.
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