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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 23
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22
Capitals visit Flames with season 'hanging in the balance'
The Washington Capitals head into Friday's road game against the Calgary Flames hopeful that their struggles finally have hit rock bottom. Thanks to a
Tom Wilson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21
Washington Capitals Activate Tom Wilson
According to Sammi Silber of DC Backcheck, the Washington Capitals have activated forward Tom Wilson from the injured reserve. Additionally, Silber shared that the team has reassigned forward Ivan Miroshnichenko to the AHL’s Hershey Bears in a corresponding roster move.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Tom Wilson News / Daily Faceoff / January 21
Capitals’ Tom Wilson a game-time decision against Canucks after missing eight games
The Washington Capitals may be getting a big piece of their team back in the lineup, as forward Tom Wilson is a game-time decision for Wednesday’s matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 21
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21
NHL Predictions: January 21st, Washington Capitals at Vancouver Canucks
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20
Could the Capitals Pair Artemi Panarin With Alex Ovechkin?
Following a statement the team released to fans to prepare them for what was coming, the New York Rangers are expected to be active sellers ahead of the trade deadline.
John Carlson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20
Capitals, John Carlson have had contract extension talks, says GM
The Washington Capitals are not having the same dominating season they had in 2024-25. The team is hoping to make a run back to the playoffs, and this has the Capitals looking at some potential trades to improve the roster.
Ethen Frank News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 20
John Carlson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19
Capitals Have Started Extension Talks With John Carlson
Heading into the season, the Capitals weren’t planning on holding extension talks right away with their longest-tenured blueliner, John Carlson. The thought was that both sides would see how things go at the start and reassess from there.
Rasmus Sandin News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 19
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / January 19
5 Capitals Players You Probably Forgot About
In hockey, trades are a dime a dozen. Players come and go, teams retool and reshape, and one season never looks the same as the next. The Washington Capitals are no exception, as players have moved in and out en masse in recent years.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 18
3 Takeaways From Capitals’ 5-2 Loss to Panthers
The Washington Capitals‘ uneven start to the new calendar year continued last night with a 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena. The Capitals’ only goals came from the blue line as Washington dropped to 3-5-1 this month, including back-to-back losses at home.
Brett Leason News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18
Washington Capitals Reassign Brett Leason
The Washington Capitals announced today that forward Brett Leason has been reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. The move opens a roster
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / January 18
Top Forwards for Capitals to Target
The Washington Capitals are one of many teams in the Eastern Conference stuck in the thick of the playoff race. The Caps are a single point back of the final guaranteed playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division and three points back of the final Wild Card spot in the East.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 17
Position Capitals are looking to improve on trade market ahead of playoff push
Going into the season, the Washington Capitals were one of the favorites to repeat as Metropolitan Division champions and battle the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / January 16
Capitals GM: Alex Ovechkin focused on playoff push, not future
Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick does not plan to have an update of any substance on his franchise player's future until season's end.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16
What Capitals coach is ‘concerned’ about as skid continues
The Washington Capitals have not been able to replicate the success that saw the franchise finish with the best record in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25.
Washington Capitals News / HITC / January 16
Michael Kim explains how PGA Tour finally fixed pace of play at Sony Open
Michael Kim opens up about how PGA Tour policy change addresses major flaw Brian Rolapp has already made a clear mark on the PGA Tour, with significant changes coming in under his leadership.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / January 15
3 Washington Capitals Will Go for Gold in the Olympics
Excitement is building as the 2026 Winter Olympic Games draw near, with an official kickoff date of Feb. 6. Perhaps one of the most exciting Olympic storylines is the return of NHL players to the ice hockey tournament (NHL players have not been able to participate in competition since 2014).
Washington Capitals News / HITC / January 15
Michael Kim shares blunt verdict on current conditions at the Sony Open
The 2026 PGA Tour is back, and things get underway in Hawaii with the Sony Open. It has been a long stretch since Tommy Fleetwood closed out the 2025 season by winning the Tour Championship at East Lake, and fans have been waiting for action to return ever since.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 11
Alex Ovechkin reaches another big milestone for Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, but he still keeps finding ways to reach new personal milestones for the Washington Capitals. He did it again on Sunday night against the Nashville Predators.
Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5
Capitals Get Good News Regarding Tom Wilson Injury
According to reports, Washington Capitals forward and Team Canada selection Tom Wilson is officially listed as day-to-day after suffering an injury. He won’t play tonight, but it appears the team dodged a big bullet, and there is no fear Wilson won’t be available for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Sergei Bobrovsky News / Yardbarker / December 29
Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list
Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has fully reached the point in his career where he's now padding his resume to further build his Hall of Fame case with every start.
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