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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / ESPN / March 14
NHL playoff Watch: Bruins-Capitals the highlight of a 14-game slate 
A whole lot of hockey will be played Saturday. Here's the schedule, plus full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
Jakob Chychrun News / Field Level Media / March 12
Jakob Chychrun fires game-winner as Capitals end Sabres streak
Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal with 1:33 left in the third period and the Washington Capitals ended the Sabres' eight-game winning streak with a 2-1 win Thursday night in Buffalo.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12
Could Alex Ovechkin move on from Capitals after John Carlson trade?
The Washington Capitals might not be a favorite to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, but where does the future lie with one of the franchise’s cornerstones?
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 12
With postseason hopes fading, Capitals face uphill climb vs. Sabres
The Washington Capitals will look to bolster their flickering playoff aspirations on Thursday when they visit the Buffalo Sabres. The high-scoring Sabres, in turn, are roaring toward the postseason and will be looking for their ninth straight win.
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
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 11
NHL Predictions: March 11 Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers
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.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / March 10
Fiyers, Capitals meet with both hoping to ignite playoff push
Their season has been a bumpy road to this point, but the Washington Capitals continue to prove their resilience. Fresh off a roller-coaster victory, the Capitals hope to ride the momentum into Wednesday's road game with the Philadelphia Flyers.
David Kampf News / The Hockey Writers / March 10
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.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / March 10
Alex Ovechkin Reveals Key Factor in Retirement Decision
The Washington Capitals are playing out the final stretch of the 2025-26 season with 17 games remaining in their schedule and still having some postseason hope, sitting five points outside of the wild-card seeds.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 9
Capitals blow 3-goal lead before pulling away from Flames
Connor McMichael's second goal of the game broke a third-period tie and the host Washington Capitals recovered after blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Calgary Flames 7-3 on Monday.
Graeme Clarke News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6
Capitals Trade Graeme Clarke To Senators
The Senators and Capitals apparently connected on a last-minute minor deal before the deadline. Washington dealt forward Graeme Clarke to Ottawa in exchange for center Wyatt Bongiovanni, per PuckPedia.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6
Trading John Carlson signals shift in focus for Capitals
An end of an era arrived for the Washington Capitals on Friday.
Nic Dowd News / Breakaway on SI / March 5
Capitals Locker Room Sour on Nic Dowd Trade
The Washington Capitals are just four points out of a playoff spot. On paper, the season is not over and a championship, though distant and hard to achieve, is still on the table.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5
Capitals positioned to both buy and sell, says Pierre LeBrun
The Washington Capitals were the top team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25. This year, they are currently four points outside of a playoff spot. The Caps need to decide on their direction as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches on Friday afternoon.
Ethen Frank News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4
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.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 1
Alexander Ovechkin inches closer to Wayne Gretzky for overall scoring record
Washington Capitals icon Alexander Ovechkin is already regarded as the NHL's goal-scoring king, but he's actually on the verge of adding to his standing even more.
Tom Wilson News / Yardbarker / February 15
Why IIHF made the wrong call in not suspending Team Canada's Tom Wilson after fight at Olympics
It didn't take long for Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson to lose his temper at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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