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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6
Capitals star Tom Wilson’s message to teammates after John Carlson trade
The NHL Trade Deadline had one of its biggest shockers in the overnight hours, as the Capitals traded away John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin called it the saddest day of his career.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6
Alex Ovechkin Hit Hard by John Carlson Trade, Calls It ‘Saddest Day of Career’
The Washington Capitals made one of the more shocking trades of the deadline early on Friday morning, sending star defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional 2026 first-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick.
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.
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John Carlson News / The Hockey Writers / March 6
NHL Trade Grades: Ducks Upgrade Defense in Shocker John Carlson Deal With Capitals
Maybe you saw the news late last night, but in case you missed it, the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals linked up on a late-night trade that sent longtime Capital John Carlson to Orange County.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6
Capitals will still try to add after John Carlson trade, Conor Garland fail
The NHL Trade Deadline is less than six hours away, and more deals will be made. One of the more shocking trades was the Washington Capitals trading John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks.
John Carlson News / Field Level Media / March 6
Ducks acquire D John Carlson from Caps in late-night trade
The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in a late-night trade. How late? Well, Carlson admitted he was asleep at the time of the trade and didn't find out until Friday morning, per TSN's Pierre LeBrun.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 6
Capitals Trade Franchise Icon to Ducks
The Washington Capitals traded defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday for a conditional first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in 2027.
Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / March 6
Washington Capitals Trade Away Their Top Defenceman to Anaheim
Talk about unexpected. The Washington Capitals are committed to a sell-off, as they have traded away their top defenceman, John Carlson, to the Anaheim Ducks.
John Carlson News / The Hockey Writers / March 6
Ducks Acquire John Carlson For 2 Draft Picks
The first official trade of the NHL Trade Deadline day came down the wire just after one o’clock in the morning as the Anaheim Ducks acquired defenceman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in exchange for two picks – a conditional first-round pick in either 2026 or 2027 and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.
John Carlson News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6
Ducks Acquire John Carlson from Capitals in Stunner Trade
John Carlson has officially been traded to the Anaheim Ducks from the Washington Capitals in a stunning midnight blockbuster that kicked off Friday’s NHL trade deadline day with authority.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5
Are the Capitals looking to sell after Nic Dowd trade?
The Washington Capitals made a surprising trade on Thursday morning, shipping out center Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 2029 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and goaltending prospect Jesper Vikman.
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.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5
Capitals’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline
The Washington Capitals are about to make their first move of the NHL trade deadline. Trading Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights shows a commitment to sell the bit pieces on their roster.
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.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 2
Capitals, Mammoth each reeling from surprise lopsided losses
The Washington Capitals will look to rebound from a rare misstep and extend their home winning streak to six games on Tuesday when they host the Utah Mammoth.
Trevor van Riemsdyk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28
Capitals Looking To Move Trevor Van Riemsdyk
The Capitals are set to move on from pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk one way or another, Frank Seravalli of Victory+ writes.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / February 28
Habs Looking To Get Back To Winning Ways VS. Capitals
The Montreal Canadiens (32-17-9) are looking to bounce back from Thursday’s heartbreaking overtime loss as they host the Washington Capitals (31-23-7) tonight at 7:00 pm ET.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26
Trade Deadline Primer: Washington Capitals
With the Olympic break over, the trade deadline is just over a week away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at teams at the ends of the standings, we shift our focus to teams fighting for a playoff spot.
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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