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The Washington Capitals are off to a respectable 4-3-0 start to the 2026-27 NHL season. As of Friday, they have eight points and sit at third in the Metropolitan Division, behind the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Alex Ovechkin Singlehandedly Reformed Hockey in DMV Area

41-year-old Alex Ovechkin announced on Instagram that his 22-year career will be coming to an end following the conclusion of the 2026-2027 season. Currently, the Great 8 sits as the All-Time Leading Goal Scorer for the NHL with 930 goals in 1578 games.

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 15

3 things that stick out from the Caps win over the Habs

A lot of hockey critics thought it was risky when the Caps signed winger Alex Tuch to that big contract in July. So far, he has played beyond expectations.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Capitals are scoring by committee with their forward depth

The Washington Capitals were arguably the most popular pick in the NHL to go from missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year to earning their way back in in the 2026-27 season.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Stars And Sticks / October 15

Canadiens vs Capitals Game Preview

The Capitals are coming off a 4-2 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes, which was their 2nd loss in a row, and tonight the Capitals are at risk of losing 3 straight games.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Capitals’ Alex Tuch given ‘welcomed addition’ praise after monster 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals are off to a good start in 2026-27. Washington has had some stumbles early on, without a doubt. But the team’s core free agent signings, such as Alex Tuch, are making an impact in this first month of the season.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 14

Capitals Beat Canadiens 5-4: What Did We Learn?

Some nights, a hockey game reminds you that scoring goals is only half the job. The Montreal Canadiens scored four times in Washington on Wednesday night, but it wasn't enough.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Alex Tuch scores twice as Capitals bounce back to defeat Canadiens

Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist in a 5-4 win for the Washington Capitals against the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. Jordan Kyrou had a goal and an assist and Ilya Protas had two assists for the Capitals, who had lost two straight.

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 14

Caps fall in Carolina, another player pots first goal as a Capital

Capitals called up defenseman Justin Holl from Hershey yesterday and moved Matt Roy to injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Holl responded by scoring his first goal as a Capital in the 4-2 loss to Carolina last night.

Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / October 13

Capitals vs Hurricanes Game Preview

The Capitals are coming off a 5-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The Capitals made the score 3-3 early in the 3rd period but couldn't force overtime as the Kraken added two goals in the 3rd to win.

NHL News / Stars And Sticks / October 13

Capitals Dump and Chase: 5 things from the Seattle loss

The Caps fell to the Kraken Sunday night 5-3, but at least Alex Ovechkin finally got on the board. Ovi scored his first goal of the year in the 2nd period to put the Caps up 2-1.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Justin Holl News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Capitals Recall Justin Holl, Sideline Two Defenseman On Injured Reserve

The Capitals are shifting some personnel on their blue line, announcing that they have recalled Justin Holl from the Hershey Bears, their AHL affiliate, while placing Matt Roy on injured reserve and Rasmus Sandin on long-term injured reserve.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Capitals place Sandin on LTIR; Roy on IR

The Washington Capitals are dealing with some injury problems this season. On Monday, general manager Chris Patrick announced that defenseman Rasmus Sandin has been placed on long-term injured reserve, while fellow blueliner Matt Roy was put on injured reserve.

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Alex Ovechkin scored one of the most unique goals of his NHL career

Alex Ovechkin is not done scoring goals in the NHL. The Washington Capitals superstar forward added to his absurd career-goals tally on Sunday, lighting the lamp for the first time in the 2026-27 season against the Seattle Kraken at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 11

Watch Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin score first goal of his final NHL season

Before the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, the League’s all-time leading goal scorer, confirmed that it would be his final campaign.

NHL News / Stars And Sticks / October 11

Kraken Vs Capitals Game Preview

The Washington Capitals are coming off a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers, and tonight they host the Seattle Kraken as they look to go 3 straight and improve to 4-1.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 11

Capitals taking advantage of home ice, get visit from upbeat Kraken

The Washington Capitals will look to complete a perfect three-game homestand when they play host to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. The Capitals defeated Pittsburgh 5-3 on Wednesday and the New York Rangers 3-1 on Friday after opening the season with two road games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 10

Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury is brutal blow to Rangers' playoff chances

The New York Rangers knew there was a chance the injury to starting goalie Igor Shesterkin was going to be serious.

Jonathan Quick could come out of retirement to help Rangers

Chris Tanev leaves game against Avalanche with upper-body injury

Flyers’ Nikita Grebenkin to miss four months after back surgery

Kraken’s Jacob Melanson out indefinitely after vascular aneurysm

Former NHLer Bobby Gould dies at 69

Boone Jenner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10

Boone Jenner’s ‘gusty’ review of Capitals’ intense win over Rangers

The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers on Friday night. It was an intense game between two Metropolitan Division rivals. It’s early in the season, but there is certainly no love lost between these teams.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 9

Rangers have to nervously wait after Igor Shesterkin exits game

Rangers nervously wait for updates after Igor Shesterkin exits game with injury

After winning four of their first five games things were looking really good for the New York Rangers to start the 2026-27 HL season. As is usually the case when they win, starting goalie Igor Shesterkin has been at the center of a lot of that initial success.

Panthers avoid worst-case scenario with injured Brad Marchand

Senators forward William Eklund out indefinitely with ankle injury

Matt Dumba announces retirement from NHL after 13 seasons

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

Will teams give Ovi retirement gifts?

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Will teams give Alex Ovechkin retirement gifts?

The 2026-27 NHL season will be the last one that Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin plays in the NHL.

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

Capitals are as well-rounded a team as expected

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

Washington Capitals News / DC Sports King / October 6

5 Biggest Takeaways Learned from the Capitals Opening Weekend Split

The Washington Capitals were handed no favors from the schedule makers to kick off the 2026-27 NHL season. Starting the year with a back-to-back road trip against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes and the perennial heavyweight Tampa Bay Lightning is a massive early test.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / October 5

Alex Ovechkin announces retirement but leaves himself one major loophole

Ovechkin finally answered the question everyone around the Washington Capitals has been asking. Sort of.

Leo Carlsson is playing well under contract pressure

Kyle Connor is propping up Connor Hellebuyck-less Jets

Are the Panthers a playoff lock without Aleksander Barkov?

Lightning’s Emil Lilleberg to miss time following injury from fight

Stars cruise to shutout against Sharks for first win of season

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Washington Capitals Rework the Power Play Ahead of the 2026-27 Season

With just two preseason games left before the 2026-27 NHL campaign kicks off, the Washington Capitals are firing on all cylinders. A handful of items need to be addressed and fine-tuned before their first game on Oct.