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Capitals' playoff hopes on thin ice as road trip begins at Blues

Capitals' playoff hopes on thin ice as road trip begins at Blues

The Washington Capitals bid to keep their slim postseason hopes alive when they open a three-game road trip at the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. The Blues (28-30-11, 67 points) also remain on the fringes of playoff contention and will be opening a three-game homestand.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
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NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 23
NHL Rumors: Capitals GM weighs in on Alex Ovechkin's contract situation; Red Wings didn't want to move any of their top prospects at deadline

NHL Rumors: Capitals GM weighs in on Alex Ovechkin's contract situation; Red Wings didn't want to move any of their top prospects at deadline

Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff: The 40-year-old Alex Ovechkin could hit 30 goals again this season. He’s in the last year of his contract, and there is lots of speculation about his future.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz
The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / March 22
Alex Ovechkin Totals 1,000th Career Goal in Capitals’ 3-2 Overtime Loss Against Avalanche

Alex Ovechkin Totals 1,000th Career Goal in Capitals’ 3-2 Overtime Loss Against Avalanche

Alex Ovechkin became the second NHL skater to reach a 1,000 combined regular-season and postseason goals during the Washington Capitals‘ 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday afternoon.

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

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

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / March 22
Did Ovechkin Just Tie a Bow on His NHL Career with 1,000 Goals?

Did Ovechkin Just Tie a Bow on His NHL Career with 1,000 Goals?

Alex Ovechkin added another historic milestone to his legendary career on March 22, 2026, recording his 1,000th combined regular-season and playoff goal during the Washington Capitals’ matchup against the Colorado Avalanche.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / March 22
Alex Ovechkin becomes 2nd NHL player with 1,000 career goals

Alex Ovechkin becomes 2nd NHL player with 1,000 career goals

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin became just the second player in NHL history with 1,000 career goals, including regular season and playoffs, with a power-play goal on Sunday to join Wayne Gretzky.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 22
Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky in another exclusive club

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky in another exclusive club in loss to Avalanche

Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky once again has to make room for Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin. 

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / March 23
Alex Ovechkin becomes second NHL player to score 1,000 goals

Alex Ovechkin becomes second NHL player to score 1,000 goals

Another mark on the incredible career for the GR8. On Sunday, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored the 923rd goal of his illustrious career.

Ethen Frank News / Daily Faceoff / March 22
Capitals’ Ethen Frank leaves game against Avalanche with lower-body injury

Capitals’ Ethen Frank leaves game against Avalanche with lower-body injury

The Washington Capitals announced on social media that center Ethen Frank left Sunday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche with a lower-body injury and would not return.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz
 The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz
The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz
 The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz
The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz
 The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz
The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
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Logan Thompson News / Field Level Media / March 20
Logan Thompson stops 30 shots as Capitals nip Devils

Logan Thompson stops 30 shots as Capitals nip Devils

Logan Thompson made 30 saves for the Washington Capitals in a 2-1 win against the visiting New Jersey Devils on Friday. Ryan Leonard and Aliaksei Protas scored for the Capitals (35-27-8, 78 points), who are 3-0-1 in their past four games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 19
Capitals eager to continue strong homestand vs. Devils

Capitals eager to continue strong homestand vs. Devils

The Washington Capitals have enjoyed the comforts of home lately and aim to keep doing so when they host the New Jersey Devils on Friday. The Capitals (34-27-8, 76 points) are 7-1-1 in their past nine games as the hosts after a 4-1 win against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 18
Capitals Debuting Newest Rookie Against Senators

Capitals Debuting Newest Rookie Against Senators

The Washington Capitals have announced that Cole Hutson will be making his NHL debut against the Ottawa Senators on the evening of March 18. Hutson signed a three-year entry-level contract on March 15 to begin his season.

Cole Hutson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17
Capitals’ Cole Hutson preparing for first NHL game; ‘I’ll probably be in shock’

Capitals’ Cole Hutson preparing for first NHL game; ‘I’ll probably be in shock’

With the playoff race heating up, the Washington Capitals have called in reinforcements. Fresh off finishing his sophomore season at Boston University, defenseman Cole Hutson will likely make his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 16
Capitals Sign Former Second-Round Pick to Entry-Level Deal

Capitals Sign Former Second-Round Pick to Entry-Level Deal

The Washington Capitals have signed Cole Hutson to a three-year entry-level contract beginning this season. The defenseman will have a contract that carries an average annual value of $975,000 — the max for an entry-level deal.

Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / March 15
The Washington Capitals Sign Skilled Defenceman to ELC

The Washington Capitals Sign Skilled Defenceman to ELC

The Washington Capitals sign a top NHL prospect to his first professional contract today. The defenceman Cole Hutson’s entry-level contract is for three years. Let’s discuss this deal of the Capitals.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 15
Capitals To Sign Cole Hutson To Entry-Level Contract

Capitals To Sign Cole Hutson To Entry-Level Contract

According to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, the Washington Capitals are signing defenseman prospect Cole Hutson to his entry-level contract. The Capitals have yet to confirm the signing.

David Kampf News / The Hockey Writers / March 10
Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: David Kampf

Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: David Kampf

David Kampf was recently acquired by the Washington Capitals at the 2026 Trade Deadline when the Vancouver Canucks traded him for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Ethen Frank News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4
Capitals Sign Ethen Frank To Two-Year Extension

Capitals Sign Ethen Frank To Two-Year Extension

The Capitals announced they’ve signed winger Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4MM deal. He’ll count $2MM against the cap for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.

Trevor van Riemsdyk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28
Capitals Looking To Move Trevor Van Riemsdyk

Capitals Looking To Move Trevor Van Riemsdyk

The Capitals are set to move on from pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk one way or another, Frank Seravalli of Victory+ writes.

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