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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 17
NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 17
Alex Ovechkin remains unsure on next season
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: New York Rangers prospect Brennan Othmann didn’t crack the team out of camp and was sent back to the AHL. There have been talks with other teams since he was sent down.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 17
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Logan Thompson News / The Hockey Writers / October 17
Capitals’ Logan Thompson Has Had Unique Path to NHL Stardom
The Washington Capitals have one of the best goaltending tandems in the Eastern Conference in Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren. The pair propelled their
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Washington Capitals News / HITC / October 17
Michael Kim goes 20 years without hitting a driver until DP World India Championship
The DP World India Championship has given the world’s best a test they’re not used to seeing. With 350-yard drives becoming more common, and courses that sometimes allow players to overpower them, this weekend requires an entirely different approach.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16
Capitals' defense to be tested by explosive Wild power play
The Washington Capitals have found a solid, early-season rhythm that might provide enough momentum to halt their recent struggles against the Minnesota Wild.
Vincent Iorio News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16
Sharks claims former second-round defenseman from Capitals
The Sharks have claimed defenseman Vincent Iorio off waivers from the Capitals.
Vincent Iorio News / Daily Faceoff / October 15
Capitals place Vincent Iorio on waivers
The Washington Capitals have placed defenseman Vincent Iorio on waivers for Wednesday, October 15th. Iorio is now available to be claimed by the other 31 teams in the league.
Jakob Chychrun News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 14
Jakob Chychrun News / Field Level Media / October 14
Jakob Chychrun's OT winner propels Capitals past Lightning
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored 1:19 into overtime to fuel the host Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Tom Wilson wired a sharp cross-slot feed that caromed off the heel of the stick of Chychrun at the right doorstep to end the game.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14
Rangers make wrong kind of history with another shutout loss
The 2025-26 New York Rangers season began with a lot of excitement due to the arrival of two-time Stanley Cup champion head coach Mike Sullivan. Things have not been off to a smooth start however.
Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Daily Faceoff / October 14
Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois out day-to-day with lower-body injury
The Washington Capitals will be without one of their top forwards for the next few days. Pierre-Luc Dubois will be out for Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a lower-body injury, according to The Washington Post reporter Bailey Johnson.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14
Capitals center out day-to-day with lower-body injury
Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois will not play Tuesday against the Lightning due to a lower-body injury, head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 13
Capitals’ commitment to goaltending should pay dividends this season
The best team in the Eastern Conference last season is poised for another great season, with much of the potential credit heading to the team’s two masked men.
Charlie Lindgren News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13
Capitals’ Charlie Lindgren shares feelings after avenging brother’s trade
Hockey fans had just one game to pay attention to on Sunday night. And it was a rather close affair. The New York Rangers looked to follow up two dominant victories with another on home ice.
Matthew Schaefer News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Capitals Coach Voices Frustration Over Matthew Schaefer's Controversial First NHL Goal
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery voiced his frustration on Saturday night after the officials upheld New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer’s first NHL goal.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 12
Capitals Made Changes Prior to First Road Trip
The Washington Capitals fell short to the Boston Bruins in their season and home opener on Wednesday night, with Tom Wilson scoring the lone goal for the home team.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / October 11
Aliaksei Protas scores twice to leads Capitals past Islanders
Aliaksei Protas scored twice Saturday night for the Washington Capitals, who never trailed in a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y. Martin Fehervary scored the Capitals' first goal while Ryan Leonard scored in the second for Washington, which has split its first two games for the third straight season.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / October 9
Capitals Star Could Surprise as Richard Trophy Dark Horse
While it's the most difficult thing to do, predicting what the season will look like is a fun way to get the ideas pumping and get conversations flowing.
Alexander Ovechkin News / EssentiallySports / October 8
Alex Ovechkin Denies Free Agency Rumors Heading Into Last Contract Year at Washington Capitals
As the 2025-26 NHL season kicks off, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is getting close to a big career milestone that goes beyond just playing hockey: he’s in the last year of his contract and will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / October 2
Former Capitals Star Takes on New Role Following Retirement
It is not every day when one of the NHL's greatest shootout players and one of the Washington Capitals' best players of the last decade gets to be on ESPN.
John Carlson News / Athlon Sports / September 28
John Carlson Wants to Sign Capitals Extension Under One Condition, Claims Pierre LeBrun
The Washington Capitals opened camp this fall with a huge question hanging over their blue line. Veteran defenseman John Carlson is skating into the final year of his contract, an eight-year, $64 million deal signed in 2018.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / September 19
Capitals give optimistic update about Alex Ovechkin's health
Despite missing a second straight practice, Alexander Ovechkin doesn't appear to have suffered a significant injury during Capitals training camp.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / September 18
Concerning report emerges about Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin's health
The Washington Capitals began their first day of training camp with an injury scare.
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