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Blue Jackets Lose to Capitals as Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal 899

Blue Jackets Lose to Capitals as Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal 899

The Columbus Blue Jackets may have lost 5-1 to the Washington Capitals on Friday night at Nationwide Arena. But the team felt they played very well especially in the first two periods.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 24
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Alex Ovechkin scores No. 899, Capitals blast Blue Jackets

Alex Ovechkin scores No. 899, Capitals blast Blue Jackets

Alex Ovechkin scored his 899th career goal and the visiting Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Friday night. Ovechkin, who passed Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer in April, gave the Capitals a 2-0 lead at 1:36 of the third period.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24
Alex Ovechkin is close to previously unimaginable milestone

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin one goal away from previously unimaginable milestone

The Washington Capitals were 5-1 winners over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night, with Alex Ovechkin contributing one of the goals.

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Aliaksei Protas News / The Hockey Writers / October 24
Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas Looks to Build on Breakout Season 

Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas Looks to Build on Breakout Season 

Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas is a star on the rise. Last season, he drew attention across the NHL with his 30-goal and 66-point performance,

Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / October 23
Alex Ovechkin has eyes on 900 as Capitals face Blue Jackets

Alex Ovechkin has eyes on 900 as Capitals face Blue Jackets

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored the first two goals of his NHL career against the Columbus Blue Jackets back in October 2005. When the Capitals visit the Blue Jackets Friday night, he will be looking for two more goals to make history as he sits at 898 for his career.

Sheldon Rempal News / Daily Faceoff / October 23
Capitals place Sheldon Rempal on waivers for Oct. 23

Capitals place Sheldon Rempal on waivers for Oct. 23

The Washington Capitals placed forward Sheldon Rempal on the waiver wire on Thursday afternoon. Rempal, who spent the 2024-25 season with Ufa Salavat Yulayev of the KHL, came back to North America and made a bit for the Capitals’ Opening Night roster, but he was assigned to the team’s AHL affiliate Hershey Bears.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 23
Capitals’ Sandin out day-to-day; Dubois close to return

Capitals’ Sandin out day-to-day; Dubois close to return

When speaking to the media on Thursday, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed that defenseman Rasmus Sandin is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 22
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Analyzing the Performances of Capitals’ Newcomers So Far

Analyzing the Performances of Capitals’ Newcomers So Far

The Washington Capitals did not make many roster changes in the offseason, as they already had a solid team lined up. However, they did acquire forward Justin Sourdif in a trade with the Florida Panthers and defenseman Declan Chisholm from the Minnesota Wild.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21
Early second period flurry propels Capitals past Kraken

Early second period flurry propels Capitals past Kraken

Ryan Leonard and Jakob Chychrun scored 1:08 apart early in the second period as the Washington Capitals defeated the visiting Seattle Kraken 4-1 Tuesday night.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 21
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Why Tom Wilson didn’t deserve to get suspended for hit on Filip Chytil

Why Tom Wilson didn’t deserve to get suspended for hit on Filip Chytil

Everybody is still talking about the crushing hit that happened in Sunday’s game between the Washington Capitals and Vancouver Canucks. In the final minute of the first period, Capitals forward Tom Wilson caught Canucks forward Filip Chytil admiring is pass in the neutral zone, delivering a huge hit that knocked Chytil to the ice.

Colin Swoyer News / Inside The Rink / October 21

ECHL: Toledo’s Colin Swoyer Suspended

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Toledo Walleye defenseman Colin Swoyer three games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in Saturday’s game vs the Indy Fuel.

Tom Wilson News / Athlon Sports / October 19
NHL Must Throw the Book at Capitals’ Goon Tom Wilson

NHL Must Throw the Book at Capitals’ Goon Tom Wilson

The National Hockey League needs to step in and protect its players from unabashed cheap-shot artists like Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson. On Sunday, Wilson lined up an easy target in Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil.

Washington Capitals News / HITC / October 17
Michael Kim goes 20 years without hitting a driver until DP World India Championship

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.

Vincent Iorio News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16
Sharks claims former second-round defenseman from Capitals

Sharks claims former second-round defenseman from Capitals

The Sharks have claimed defenseman Vincent Iorio off waivers from the Capitals.

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Mike Sullivan News / Yardbarker / October 14
Rangers make wrong kind of history with another shutout loss 

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. 

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Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14
Capitals center out day-to-day with lower-body injury

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.

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Charlie Lindgren News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13
Capitals’ Charlie Lindgren shares feelings after avenging brother’s trade

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

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Capitals reassign once-promising forward, place Dylan McIlrath on IR

Capitals reassign once-promising forward, place Dylan McIlrath on IR

Following the clearance of their waiver placements, the Capitals announced that they have reassigned forward Ivan Miroshnichenko and placed defenseman Dylan McIlrath on injured reserve.

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