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The Capitals’ struggles are making their playoff chances slimmer

This year’s NHL, and especially the Eastern Conference, is not very forgiving to a poor stretch of play. Take, for example, the Washington Capitals. Earlier in the season, the Caps were hovering near the top of the Metropolitan Division standings, and getting career years from the likes of goaltender Logan Thompson and defenseman Jakob Chychrun.

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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.

Bogdan Trineyev News / Daily Faceoff / January 24

Capitals re-sign Bogdan Trineyev to two-year extension

The Washington Capitals announced Saturday that they have re-signed forward Bogdan Trineyev to a two-year, $1.8-million contract that will keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season.

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Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Capitals Sign Bogdan Trineyev To Two-Year Extension

Earlier this season, Capitals winger Bogdan Trineyev made his NHL debut. Between that and a solid showing in the minors, he has shown enough to earn a

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 24

Seeking rare back-to-back wins, Capitals look to slip past Oilers

The Washington Capitals will look to win consecutive games for the first time this month when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Playing in the third contest of a six-game road trip, the Capitals ended a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win at the Calgary Flames on Friday.

Aliaksei Protas News / Field Level Media / January 24

Aliaksei Protas' goal breaks tie, lifts Capitals past Flames

Aliaksei Protas broke a third-period tie to spark the visiting Washington Capitals to a 3-1 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday to snap a four-game skid.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 23

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22

Capitals visit Flames with season 'hanging in the balance'

The Washington Capitals head into Friday's road game against the Calgary Flames hopeful that their struggles finally have hit rock bottom. Thanks to a

Tom Wilson 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.

Tom Wilson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Washington Capitals Activate Tom Wilson

According to Sammi Silber of DC Backcheck, the Washington Capitals have activated forward Tom Wilson from the injured reserve. Additionally, Silber shared that the team has reassigned forward Ivan Miroshnichenko to the AHL’s Hershey Bears in a corresponding roster move.

Tom Wilson News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Capitals’ Tom Wilson a game-time decision against Canucks after missing eight games

The Washington Capitals may be getting a big piece of their team back in the lineup, as forward Tom Wilson is a game-time decision for Wednesday’s matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

NHL Predictions: January 21st, Washington Capitals at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Could the Capitals Pair Artemi Panarin With Alex Ovechkin?

Following a statement the team released to fans to prepare them for what was coming, the New York Rangers are expected to be active sellers ahead of the trade deadline.

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John Carlson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Capitals, John Carlson have had contract extension talks, says GM

The Washington Capitals are not having the same dominating season they had in 2024-25. The team is hoping to make a run back to the playoffs, and this has the Capitals looking at some potential trades to improve the roster.

John Carlson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Capitals Have Started Extension Talks With John Carlson

Heading into the season, the Capitals weren’t planning on holding extension talks right away with their longest-tenured blueliner, John Carlson. The thought was that both sides would see how things go at the start and reassess from there.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

5 Capitals Players You Probably Forgot About

In hockey, trades are a dime a dozen. Players come and go, teams retool and reshape, and one season never looks the same as the next. The Washington Capitals are no exception, as players have moved in and out en masse in recent years.

Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / January 18

Top Forwards for Capitals to Target

The Washington Capitals are one of many teams in the Eastern Conference stuck in the thick of the playoff race. The Caps are a single point back of the final guaranteed playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division and three points back of the final Wild Card spot in the East.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Position Capitals are looking to improve on trade market ahead of playoff push

Going into the season, the Washington Capitals were one of the favorites to repeat as Metropolitan Division champions and battle the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

What Capitals coach is ‘concerned’ about as skid continues

The Washington Capitals have not been able to replicate the success that saw the franchise finish with the best record in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25.

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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Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Capitals continue to impress despite slight step back

The Washington Capitals were the surprise team of the 2024-25 NHL season, as they rebounded from barely sneaking in the year prior to powering their way to the top spot in the Metropolitan Division a year ago.

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Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Capitals Get Good News Regarding Tom Wilson Injury

According to reports, Washington Capitals forward and Team Canada selection Tom Wilson is officially listed as day-to-day after suffering an injury. He won’t play tonight, but it appears the team dodged a big bullet, and there is no fear Wilson won’t be available for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list

Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has fully reached the point in his career where he's now padding his resume to further build his Hall of Fame case with every start.

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