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Alexander Ovechkin News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2
Alexander Ovechkin makes major decision about his future
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has decided to play at least one more NHL season. The Capitals announced Thursday that Ovechkin is signing a new one-year contract with the team.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / July 2
Capitals built team to insulate Ovechkin, not replace him
The Washington Capitals have had one of the best offseasons in the NHL, and they got even more good news on Thursday. Captain Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer, is returning for another season, and he will join a revamped forward group that includes new impact additions Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / July 2
Alex Ovechkin: 'I'm back' on one-year deal with Capitals
Alex Ovechkin passed on retirement to return to the Washington Capitals on a one-year deal. The Capitals announced the agreement for next season with the 40-year-old is worth $4.25 million, keeping the NHL's all-time leader in goals in Washington and out of the rocking chair.
Boone Jenner News / DC Sports King / July 2
Capitals Just Won the Offseason by Bringing in Boone Jenner
If there were an award for “Most Aggressive Summer Makeover,” Washington Capitals General Manager Chris Patrick would already be clearing space on his mantle.
The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Alexander Ovechkin News / The Hockey Writers / July 2
Capitals Re-Sign Alexander Ovechkin to a 1-Year Deal
The Washington Capitals have ensured that the face of their franchise isn’t going anywhere. On Thursday, the club announced that captain Alex Ovechkin has signed a one-year contract worth $4.25 million, keeping the future Hall of Famer in Washington for at least one more season.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / July 2
Capitals sign Ovechkin to one-year deal
The GR8 is coming back, for at least one more year. On Thursday, the Washington Capitals announced that the team has signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2
Capitals Re-Sign Alex Ovechkin to a Unique 1-Year Contract
The retirement rumors aren’t true. The Washington Capitals have re-signed Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract extension. The team confirmed the signing on Thursday, noting that he’ll make $4.25 million this coming season.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / July 2
Alexander Ovechkin agrees to return to Capitals for 22nd NHL season
Ovechkin won't be riding into the sunset just yet.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Capitals Sign Alex Ovechkin To One-Year Contract
The “w8” is over. According to a team announcement, the Washington Capitals have signed Alex Ovechkin to a one-year, $4.25MM contract for the 2026-27 season.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2
Did the Capitals Just Shoot Down Alex Ovechkin Retirement Rumors?
The Washington Capitals have had a busy start to free agency — and it’s raised an obvious question: with the roster filling up and cap space quickly disappearing, is there still a path back for Alex Ovechkin?
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / July 2
Is Alex Ovechkin's NHL career over?
The Capitals are coming off a frustrating 2025-26 campaign where they just missed the playoffs in a weak Metropolitan Division that featured no wild-card teams.
Alexander Ovechkin News / ESPN / July 1
GM: Caps have cap room, roster spot for Ovechkin 
In an interview with ESPN on Wednesday, Washington general manager Chris Patrick said his club has room in its lineup and under the salary cap to bring back captain Alex Ovechkin, despite adding several high-profile names through trades and free agency.
Boone Jenner News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Capitals sign Boone Jenner to four-year contract
The Washington Capitals have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with unrestricted free agent center Boone Jenner, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1
Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival
To help shore up the blue line, the Pittsburgh Penguins opened up free agency by signing veteran defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk away from the rival Washington
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / June 29
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 28
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Top NHL Trade Targets
Sammi Silber: Washington Capitals GM Chris Patrick said that he’s spoken with the agents for Brandon Duhaime and Trevor van Riemsdyk, but will keep what was said to himself.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / June 28
Introducing the Washington Capitals’ 2026 Draft Class
It was a quiet first-year player selection process for the Washington Capitals with only four picks at the 2026 NHL Draft. Washington used their limited
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 29
NHL Rumors: Latest news on Alex Ovechkin
Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: “GM Chris Patrick also said he has a number in mind for what Alex Ovechkin’s next contract looks like *if* he returns.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Capitals Draft Oliver Suvanto 18th Overall
With the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Washington Capitals have selected Oliver Suvanto from Tappara Tampere of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25
Free Agent Focus: Washington Capitals
Free agency is now less than a week away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.
Jordan Kyrou News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25
Capitals offload winger on Penguins after Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou trades
The Washington Capitals have been busy making big moves this week. The Caps have acquired both Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues and Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres in two separate trades.
Hendrix Lapierre News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25
Penguins Acquire Hendrix Lapierre from Washington in Draft Pick Deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins continued to reshape their roster Thursday, acquiring center Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick originally belonging to the San Jose Sharks, per Pierre LeBrun.
Colin Swoyer News / Inside The Rink / June 25
ECHL: Colin Swoyer Announces Retirement
Yesterday afternoon, Colin Swoyer announced his retirement. Swoyer is a 28-year-old defenseman who played in 151 ECHL games and 49 AHL games. Swoyer has played with the Toledo Walleye for the past two seasons, joining the team in 2024.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24
Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open
The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?
Trades are abundant this NHL offseason.
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