Washington Capitals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Connor McMichael News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19

Capitals To Activate Connor McMichael From Injured Reserve

Capitals forward Connor McMichael told reporters today, including Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, that he’ll come off injured reserve and return to Washington’s lineup when their schedule resumes next Wednesday against the Flyers.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Capitals sign Mitch Gibson to two-year contract

An experienced netminder is back on an NHL team’s payroll. On Tuesday, Washington Capitals general manager Craig Patrick announced that the team has signed goaltender Mitch Gibson to a two-year, two-way contract.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17

Capitals Sign Mitch Gibson To Two-Way Deal

The Capitals announced they’ve signed goaltender Mitch Gibson to a two-year, two-way contract that starts this season. He’ll be placed on waivers today for the purpose of returning him to AHL Hershey, where he’s spent a good portion of the season.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

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Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

France Defenceman Suspended For Remainder of Milano Cortina Olympics

France has banned defenceman Pierre Crinon from participating for the rest of the Olympic hockey tournament. This suspension follows a skirmish with Canadian and Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson and taunts toward Canadian players and fans.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Athlon Sports / February 16

When Was the Last Olympics Fight Before Tom Wilson's in 2026?

Team Canada wrapped up its 2026 Olympics round-robin schedule with a 10–2 win over France on Sunday, clinching a place in the competition's quarterfinals round after going 3-0 in the group stage.

Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Team Canada’s Tom Wilson Fights At Olympics: Suspension Update

“No fighting in the Olympics, eh? Think again, says Tom Wilson,” posted Pierre LeBrun on social media Sunday when the Washington Capitals’ heavyweight mixed it up in the third period of Team Canada’s game against France.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / February 15

Why IIHF made the wrong call in not suspending Team Canada's Tom Wilson after fight at Olympics

It didn't take long for Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson to lose his temper at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / February 15

Canada’s Tom Wilson, France’s Pierre Crinon get into fight in Olympic game

Who says there’s no fighting in Olympic men’s hockey? Fans were treated to a scrap during Canada’s preliminary matchup against France on Sunday, as Canadian forward Tom Wilson dropped the gloves with French defenseman Pierre Crinon.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 15

Tom Wilson showing he’s much more than a blunt instrument for Canada

The dot connecting between Canada and Tom Wilson started exactly one year ago, when a festival of fisticuffs launched the 4 Nations Face-Off into immortality.

Henrik Lundqvist News / Breakaway on SI / February 14

Henrik Lundqvist Returns to Italy Two Decades After Winning Olympic Gold

Twenty years ago, Henrik Lundqvist suited up for his Olympic debut in Turin in 2006 and left Italy an Olympic champion. The 23-year-old Swedish goaltender backstopped his country to gold in what would become the first chapter of a storied international career.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 14

3 Players the Washington Capitals Should Move On From

The Washington Capitals haven’t had the successful season they had hoped for. They entered the Olympic break with a 29-23-7 record and without a playoff spot in the standings, though they were once first in the Metropolitan Division.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 14

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

While the tournament itself is thrilling fans and a source of pride for players, there is an enormous risk for the league with relatively little reward.

Connor McDavid already chasing Olympic history with dominant start

Ilia Malinin misses Olympic podium after catastrophic free skate

Malinin had three-word response to his disastrous Olympic performance

U.S. snowboarder breaks silence after controversial Olympics disqualification

Snoop Dogg's security had incident with Olympic medalist

The 'Winter Olympics host cities' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Capitals Seeking 'Higher-End, Skilled' Winger at 2026 Trade Deadline

The Washington Capitals find themselves in a precarious position ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Alex Ovechkin’s squad sits outside of the wild card position with a 29-23-7 record and 65 points.

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Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Ovechkin Hints Leaving NHL to End Career in Russia

What Alex Ovechkin does to close out his hockey career may have gotten a big update on Tuesday. Speculation was that he would end his career in Russia, and his long-anticipated homecoming is starting to feel very real.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 10

Capitals Recall Garin Bjorklund, Reassign Clay Stevenson

The Capitals announced they’ve recalled goaltender Garin Bjorklund from AHL Hershey and returned fellow netminder Clay Stevenson to Hershey in the corresponding move.

T.J. Oshie News / Daily Faceoff / February 11