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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Surprises Figure Skater With Gift Before Olympics

While he remains focused on the remainder of his NHL career with the Washington Capitals, league star and Russia's Alex Ovechkin has previously competed in three prior Olympics — 2006, 2010 and 2014.

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Capitals Reassign Bogdan Trineyev

The Capitals announced they’ve reassigned winger Bogdan Trineyev to AHL Hershey. Today is the last day for teams to send players down to the minors before amended eligibility rules kick in during the Olympic roster freeze, which begins at 2:00 pm Central.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Capitals on 3-Game Win Streak: What’s Working?

The Washington Capitals seem to have gotten back on track after over a month of limited success. After a stretch of just two wins in nine games, the team has emerged victorious in three straight.

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How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / EasySportz / February 3

Metro Mania in Philly: Capitals vs. Flyers Preview for Feb. 3

PHILADELPHIA — The Washington Capitals skate into Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday night fresh off a convincing 4–1 win over the Islanders, looking to extend their surge as they visit the Philadelphia Flyers, who had a rare night off on Monday.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / February 3

NHL Predictions: February 3rd, Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a look at the Washington Capitals facing the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 3

Ascending Capitals take aim at free-falling Flyers

With 25 games left in their season, the Washington Capitals mentally are in postseason mode. The Capitals will look to extend their winning streak to four games Tuesday night when they visit the slumping Philadelphia Flyers.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 3

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin surges past Wayne Gretzky on another NHL all-time list

It has been an up-and-down season for the Washington Capitals, but throughout the ride, Alex Ovechkin has continued to make NHL history. The all-time goals leader in NHL history scored his 20th goal of the season, moving into second all-time for most 20-goal seasons.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 2

Capitals rally for convincing win over Islanders

Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and rookie Clay Stevenson stopped 31 shots, as the Washington Capitals rallied for a 4-1 victory over the visiting New York Islanders on Monday night.

Matt Roy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Washington Capitals Activate Matt Roy

The Washington Capitals have activated Matt Roy off of injured reserve, per The Hockey News’ Sammi Silber. In a corresponding move, the team placed netminder Logan Thompson on injured reserve.

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.

Washington Capitals News / HITC / February 1

Michael Kim’s ‘controversial’ take on Johnson Wagner recreating Brooks Koepka’s ‘concrete’ shot

Michael Kim has shared a pointed reaction to Johnson Wagner’s attempt to recreate Brooks Koepka’s viral cart-path shot on CBS. Johnson Wagner drew attention during live PGA Tour coverage after attempting to recreate a Brooks Koepka shot played from the concrete cart path.

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NHL News / EasySportz / February 1

Capitals Stun Hurricanes with 4-3 Win in D.C. Saturday

WASHINGTON, D.C. — What looked like a routine afternoon for the Carolina Hurricanes — cruising to an easy win after jumping to a 3–0 lead — turned into a classic “Capitals find a way” story Saturday night at Capital One Arena.

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.

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

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 / Yardbarker / January 29

Patrick Kane becomes top-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history

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.

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Goaltender Alex Lyon sets club mark as hot Sabres beat Kings

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Hurricanes pull off historic comeback win against Mammoth

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Logan Thompson 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.

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.