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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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Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / October 23

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

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

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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Capitals’ Quick 2nd Period Scoring Dooms Kraken in 4-1 Victory

A pair of second-period goals in 68 seconds carried the Washington Capitals to a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21

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.

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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

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Tom Wilson News / Athlon Sports / October 19

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.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Breakaway on SI / October 19

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Closing In on Another Historic Milestone

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin netted his first goal of the season in a three-point performance over the Minnesota Wild. The 40-year-old sniper and all-time leader in goals scored now sits at 898 career goals.

Dylan Strome News / Field Level Media / October 17

Dylan Strome tallies four points as Capitals blast Wild

Dylan Strome had two goals with two assists, while Alex Ovechkin scored career goal 898 and also added an assist, as the Washington Capitals won their fourth straight, 5-1 over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Friday night.

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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 / HITC / October 17

Michael Kim goes 20 years without hitting a driver until DP World India Championship

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Vincent Iorio News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Sharks claims former second-round defenseman from Capitals

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