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On YouTubeJakob Chychrun News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 14
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14
Rangers make wrong kind of history with another shutout loss
The 2025-26 New York Rangers season began with a lot of excitement due to the arrival of two-time Stanley Cup champion head coach Mike Sullivan. Things have not been off to a smooth start however.
Aliaksei Protas News / Sporting News / October 14
Aliaksei Protas, tall with a talented brother, is the future of the Washington Capitals 
The future is bright in D.C.
The '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?
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Sporting News / October 14
Alex Ovechkin's latest retirement plans revealed, leaving some mystery for Capitals legend
Ovi has to make up his mind.
Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Daily Faceoff / October 14
Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois out day-to-day with lower-body injury
The Washington Capitals will be without one of their top forwards for the next few days. Pierre-Luc Dubois will be out for Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a lower-body injury, according to The Washington Post reporter Bailey Johnson.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14
Capitals center out day-to-day with lower-body injury
Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois will not play Tuesday against the Lightning due to a lower-body injury, head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 13
Capitals’ commitment to goaltending should pay dividends this season
The best team in the Eastern Conference last season is poised for another great season, with much of the potential credit heading to the team’s two masked men.
Charlie Lindgren News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13
Capitals’ Charlie Lindgren shares feelings after avenging brother’s trade
Hockey fans had just one game to pay attention to on Sunday night. And it was a rather close affair. The New York Rangers looked to follow up two dominant victories with another on home ice.
Matthew Schaefer News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Capitals Coach Voices Frustration Over Matthew Schaefer's Controversial First NHL Goal
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery voiced his frustration on Saturday night after the officials upheld New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer’s first NHL goal.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 12
Capitals Made Changes Prior to First Road Trip
The Washington Capitals fell short to the Boston Bruins in their season and home opener on Wednesday night, with Tom Wilson scoring the lone goal for the home team.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / October 11
Aliaksei Protas scores twice to leads Capitals past Islanders
Aliaksei Protas scored twice Saturday night for the Washington Capitals, who never trailed in a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y. Martin Fehervary scored the Capitals' first goal while Ryan Leonard scored in the second for Washington, which has split its first two games for the third straight season.
Hendrix Lapierre News / The Hockey Writers / October 9
Capitals’ Hendrix Lapierre Looking to Make Permanent Jump to NHL
The Washington Capitals’ 23-year-old center Hendrix Lapierre has made the opening night roster out of training camp and is looking to take up permanent residence in the capital city this season.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / October 9
Capitals Star Could Surprise as Richard Trophy Dark Horse
While it's the most difficult thing to do, predicting what the season will look like is a fun way to get the ideas pumping and get conversations flowing.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / October 7
Capitals open against Bruins as Alex Ovechkin nears 900 goals
The Washington Capitals enter the 2025-26 season aiming to build on their Eastern Conference-best record a year ago, while the Boston Bruins embark on a new era following their first playoff miss since 2016.
Michael Kim News / HITC / October 7
Michael Kim sets bold targets for 2026 season, after watching Team USA fall
Michael Kim has become a fan favourite on the PGA Tour in recent years, and after a strong 2025 season, he’s already looking ahead to what’s next. Kim finished the year with a win at the French Open, capping off a campaign that saw him break into the top 40 and record four top-ten finishes on the PGA Tour.
Washington Capitals News / HITC / October 7
Michael Kim’s Ryder Cup warning could spell trouble for Bryson DeChambeau
There will be no shortage of fans in the US who are tired of overhauls, but it’s hard to ignore that something needs to change if they want to avoid another defeat on European soil.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Capitals reassign once-promising forward, place Dylan McIlrath on IR
Following the clearance of their waiver placements, the Capitals announced that they have reassigned forward Ivan Miroshnichenko and placed defenseman Dylan McIlrath on injured reserve.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / October 2
Former Capitals Star Takes on New Role Following Retirement
It is not every day when one of the NHL's greatest shootout players and one of the Washington Capitals' best players of the last decade gets to be on ESPN.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 2
2025-26 NHL team preview: Washington Capitals
For the past few seasons, the only storyline surrounding the Washington Capitals has been Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s goal record. But after Ovechkin got only 31 goals and the Caps barely snuck into the playoffs with a -37 goal differential in the 2023-24 season, that storyline appeared to be in doubt.
John Carlson News / Athlon Sports / September 28
John Carlson Wants to Sign Capitals Extension Under One Condition, Claims Pierre LeBrun
The Washington Capitals opened camp this fall with a huge question hanging over their blue line. Veteran defenseman John Carlson is skating into the final year of his contract, an eight-year, $64 million deal signed in 2018.
Martin Fehervary News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 23
Martin Fehervary trending toward playing in preseason
It’s looking highly likely that the Capitals will have defenseman Martin Fehervary available for their opening night lineup. Head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters today, including Sammi Silber of The Hockey News, that he’s an option to play preseason contests as soon as this week .
Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / September 20
NHL Rumours: Extension Talks for Washington Capitals Defenceman
It’s time for some more NHL rumours. Training camps are starting to fill up, but that doesn’t mean that the hot stove talk has ceased. We’ve seen plenty of talk about contract talks with some big-name players gaining the focus.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / September 19
Capitals give optimistic update about Alex Ovechkin's health
Despite missing a second straight practice, Alexander Ovechkin doesn't appear to have suffered a significant injury during Capitals training camp.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / September 18
Concerning report emerges about Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin's health
The Washington Capitals began their first day of training camp with an injury scare.
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