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Ryan Leonard News / Daily Faceoff / September 15
Capitals sign Ryan Leonard to eight-year extension
The Washington Capitals have locked in one of their young stars to a long-term deal. On Tuesday, the team announced they signed forward Ryan Leonard to
Ryan Leonard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15
Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard To Eight-Year Contract Extension
The Washington Capitals have signed Ryan Leonard, one of their top young forwards, to an eight-year contract extension carrying a $10.5MM AAV, per a team announcement.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / September 14
Why the Capitals are a must-watch team for fantasy hockey players in 2026-27
With the NHL season quickly approaching, so too are the countless NHL Fantasy league drafts around the globe. While players will no doubt flock to the superstars as they do every year, the sleeper picks could be the difference in each league. And the Washington Capitals find themselves in a peculiar position.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 12
3 burning Capitals questions entering 2026-27 NHL season
The Washington Capitals could be entering a transition phase next season. Alex Ovechkin is back for one more go this year. After that, his future is left up in the air.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / September 11
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 11
Washington Capitals’ T.J. Oshie to Be Inducted Into United States Hockey Hall of Fame
Former Washington Capitals forward and Stanley Cup champion T.J. Oshie is part of the 2026 class of United States Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. He joins four others: NHL powerhouse Phil Kessel, three-time Olympian Amanda Kessel, legendary defenseman Ryan Suter, and former Capitals athletic trainer Stan Wong.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Rumors / September 11
2026-27 Washington Capitals Season Preview
The Washington Capitals enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them add scoring punch, veteran leadership, and defensive depth while parting ways with several young players.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / September 10
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 10
Washington Capitals’ 3 Worst Contracts Entering 2026-27
Among the Washington Capitals’ worst deals entering the 2026-27 season are two new free-agent contracts and Pierre-Luc Dubois’ extension signed in 2023.
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.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / September 10
Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / September 8
Capitals broadcast team approaching special anniversary in 2026-27
Most of what I learned about hockey I learned from Joe B and Locker. Joe Benanati and Craig Laughlin have been a staple in the broadcast booth since 1996, the first year they were paired up for a Washington Capitals game.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / September 6
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Makes Off-Ice Career Move Before 22nd NHL Season
Alex Ovechkin is preparing to return to the Washington Capitals for his 22nd NHL season, but the 40-year-old superstar is already working on his off-ice career back in his native Russia.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 5
3 Players to Watch at 2026-27 Capitals Rookie Camp
September in the NHL means media day, training camps, and prospects vying for a full-time roster spot with their teams. These hopeful newcomers showcase their skills and make a case for their spot in the lineup at Rookie Camps and Rookie Showcases.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / August 31
Capitals name Connor Leslie emergency backup goaltender
A young man who grew up near The District might have a chance to play for his hometown team. On Monday, the Washington Capitals announced that the team has hired Connor Leslie as the team’s first full-time emergency backup.
Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / August 31
Another Caps player is on the cusp of career milestone
A number of Capitals players could reach significant career milestones this season. Forward Tom Wilson is one of them, with a chance to score his 500th career point mark.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / August 28
Washington Capitals’ 3 Best Contracts Entering 2026-27
The Washington Capitals entered the 2026 offseason with $31 million in cap space under the $104 million cap. General manager Chris Patrick earmarked at least $9.5 million for the return of captain Alex Ovechkin, who has earned that amount since the 2008-09 season.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / August 27
Washington Capitals 2026-27 National Broadcast Schedule Announced
The 2026-27 NHL season is near, and the Washington Capitals have been the talk of the town this offseason with their big-ticket acquisitions and the impressive roster they’ve been building.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / August 27
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Receives Promise From Dynamo Moscow Before 22nd NHL Season
Alex Ovechkin’s future beyond the NHL has become a recurring topic since the Washington Capitals captain acknowledged this summer that he intends to finish his playing career where it all began.
Calvin Petersen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 25
Capitals Sign Calvin Petersen To Professional Tryout Agreement
Goaltender Calvin Petersen will join the Washington Capitals at training camp on a professional tryout agreement per a team announcement. A veteran of seven NHL seasons, Petersen has spent the last two years in a full-time, AHL role.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / July 30
Alex Ovechkin’s next record could arrive much sooner than anyone realizes
Here is the strange part about Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s goals record: He is already close to doing it again.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16
Blues lock up Connor McMichael with a six-year deal
The St. Louis Blues haven't have a chance to watch McMichael suit up in uniform during the regular season, but the team's management already knows this much: It wasn't about to let him sniff free agency.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1
Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival
To help shore up the blue line, the Pittsburgh Penguins opened up free agency by signing veteran defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk away from the rival Washington
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