Washington Capitals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer continues special rookie season with record-setting performance

Winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery could turn out to be a major franchise-changing moment for the New York Islanders.

USA’s Brady Tkachuk says team ‘can’t be in control’ of what Trump says

Senators F Brady Tkachuk objects to 'fake' AI-generated White House TikTok

Why Gabe Perreault shouldn't be considered the key piece for rebuilding Rangers

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26

Trade Deadline Primer: Washington Capitals

With the Olympic break over, the trade deadline is just over a week away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at teams at the ends of the standings, we shift our focus to teams fighting for a playoff spot.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 25

Capitals topple Flyers to continue strong form from before break

Logan Thompson made 23 saves and Trevor van Riemsdyk scored late in the third period to give the Washington Capitals a 3-1 win over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / February 25

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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

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / February 25

Capitals’ place Milano on waivers; McMichael activated off IR

A veteran winger might be heading down to the minors. While another is set to return. On Wednesday, the Washington Capitals placed forward Sonny Milano on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

Sonny Milano News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Capitals Place Sonny Milano On Waivers

The Capitals will place Sonny Milano on waivers today at 1:00 pm Central, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. Until he’s assigned to AHL Hershey tomorrow or is claimed by another team, he’s been designated as a non-roster player to afford Washington the open spot to activate Connor McMichael from injured reserve as expected.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Washington Capitals: NHL Analyst Questions if Second Half of Season Will Be It for Alex Ovechkin's Career or Not

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin is 40 years old, and he is in the final year of his contract. When the 2025-26 season comes to an end, there will be many questions about his future in the NHL.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / February 24

Caps D John Carlson questionable, F Connor McMichael to play vs. Flyers

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is questionable to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday because of a lower-body injury. The Capitals will have forward Connor McMichael, who will be activated from injured reserve after missing four games before the Winter Olympics break due to an upper-body injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

Reviewing Capitals Performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics

As soon as the United States stepped onto the podium to claim their gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the NHL was ready to resume. The Washington Capitals have 23 games left on the schedule, the fewest of any team in the Eastern Conference, starting with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23

1 player Capitals must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Washington Capitals were the best team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, but have not been as good this season. The Caps are 29-23-7 on the season, which places them fifth in the Metropolitan Division.

Charlie Lindgren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23

Capitals Activate Charlie Lindgren From Injured Reserve

The Capitals announced Monday that they’ve activated goaltender Charlie Lindgren from injured reserve. Washington loaned goaltender Garin Bjorklund to AHL Hershey in the corresponding move, keeping their active roster at the 23-player limit.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Alex Ovechkin Makes Retirement Admission Amid 21st NHL

The Washington Capitals will return from the Olympic break trying to make a postseason push during the final stretch of the 2025–26 season. On top of questions about whether the Capitals will make the playoffs, there is uncertainty surrounding the future of captain Alex Ovechkin and his looming retirement.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Alex Ovechkin Undecided On Playing Future Beyond This Season

With this being the final season of Alex Ovechkin’s contract, there has been plenty of speculation as to whether the future Hall of Famer would be hanging

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John Carlson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Capitals Announce John Carlson Day-To-Day With Injury

The Washington Capitals could be missing a major piece when they return to NHL action on Wednesday. Top defenseman John Carlson sat out of the team’s Sunday practice, instead doing individual drills in a no-contact jersey, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22

Tom Wilson steps up in gold medal game with massive hit

With the game notched at 0-0, Team Canada’s Tom Wilson delivered a massive, tone-setting hit on Team USA’s Dylan Larkin early in the gold medal game at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / February 20

Is 40-year-old Alex Ovechkin planning to retire? 'We'll see'

Alex Ovechkin plans to decide his future sometime after the Capitals finish the regular season, a 23-game stretch when play resumes Wednesday following the break for the Winter Games.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 20

Grading the Washington Capitals’ 2025-26 Newcomers

Though the Washington Capitals’ roster remains relatively unchanged since the 2024-25 season, three players have found their way into the lineup for the first time this season.

Washington Capitals News / HITC / February 20

Michael Kim makes Scottie Scheffler prediction after last place start at Genesis Invitational

Scottie Scheffler is in last place at the Genesis Invitational. Yes, you read that right. The world number one, the most dominant force in golf, started his opening round five over par through ten holes before play was called to a close.

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.

Tom Wilson 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

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

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