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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 11
Ryan Leonard News / Daily Faceoff / December 11
Capitals’ Ryan Leonard out 3-4 weeks with upper-body injury
The Washington Capitals announced Thursday that forward Ryan Leonard will be out for approximately three-to-four weeks with a shoulder injury. The news comes just days after Leonard was placed on injured reserve.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 10
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Washington Capitals News / HITC / December 10
Michael Kim names the toughest course he played during the 2025 PGA Tour Season
Michael Kim turned in a solid campaign on the PGA Tour, coming close to another victory to add to his résumé. Kim’s lone win on tour came at the 2018 John Deere Classic.
Chris Brown News / Inside The Rink / December 10
ECHL: Chris Brown Comes Out of Retirement to Join Tahoe Knight Monsters
Forward Chris Brown is coming out of retirement and is signing with the Tahoe Knight Monsters for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Brown, 34, spent last season in the ICEHL with Fehérvár AV19, where he put up 21 goals and 12 assists for 33 points in 48 games.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 9
Capitals lead impressive field in early 2025-26 Metropolitan Division report card
The 2025-26 NHL season has produced some incredible moments throughout the last three months. For instance, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scoring his 900th career goal was a moment no fan will soon forget.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 9
Surging Capitals Sit Atop the Metropolitan Division
The Washington Capitals are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games and now sit atop the NHL’s Metropolitan Division. After starting the 2025-26 season with a 7-7-1 record and falling as low as second-to-last in their division, the Capitals appear to be returning to their form from the 2024-25 season.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8
Capitals recall Garin Bjorklund, reassign Clay Stevenson
The Washington Capitals have become the second team today to make a change to their backup goaltending situation. Washington announced that they have recalled Garin Bjorklund and reassigned Clay Stevenson to the AHL’s Hershey Bears in a corresponding roster move.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 7
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 7
Logan Thompson News / Field Level Media / December 7
Logan Thompson and Caps keep rolling, blank Jackets
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson sparkled as he delivered his first shutout of the season to backstop his squad to a 2-0 victory over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.
Logan Thompson News / The Hockey Writers / December 7
Blue Jackets Unable to Solve Logan Thompson in Loss to Capitals
The Columbus Blue Jackets wanted to use Sunday night’s game against the Washington Capitals to erase the stink of how their game ended Saturday against the Florida Panthers.
Washington Capitals News / ESPN / December 7
Short-handed Caps place Lindgren, Leonard on IR 
The Washington Capitals placed goaltender Charlie Lindgren and forward Ryan Leonard on injured reserve on Sunday night, before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev and goaltender Clay Stevenson from the AHL.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / December 7
Capitals F Ryan Leonard, G Charlie Lindgren sent to IR
Washington Capitals rookie forward Ryan Leonard and goaltender Charlie Lindgren were placed on injured reserve Sunday with respective upper-body injuries.
Ryan Leonard News / Daily Faceoff / December 7
Capitals’ Ryan Leonard to miss ‘extended period of time’
The Washington Capitals will be without one of their young forwards for a stretch of games, as the team announced Sunday morning that forward Ryan Leonard has been placed on injured reserve.
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / December 7
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 7
Fresh off wild game, Jackets face quick turnaround vs. Capitals
The Columbus Blue Jackets do not have a long time to stew about a disappointing setback with Sunday's clash at the Washington Capitals on the docket. The Blue Jackets arrive in Washington, D.C.
Spencer Carbery News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 6
Spencer Carbery drops worrying injury update on Capitals star rookie
Not only were the Washington Capitals defeated by a 4-3 score in a shootout during Friday evening’s game at Honda Center, but they also lost rookie forward Ryan Leonard following a controversial hit delivered by Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba late in the opening 20 minutes of play.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 5
NHL Predictions: December 5th Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks
Welcome back to another edition of 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.
Justin Sourdif News / Daily Faceoff / December 4
Capitals’ Justin Sourdif to miss ‘little bit of time’ with lower-body injury
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced after Wednesday’s 7-1 win over the San Jose Sharks that winger Justin Sourdif will miss “a little bit of time” with a lower-body injury.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / December 4
Capitals Prospects Report: Lakovic, Protas, Hutson, World Juniors & More
The Washington Capitals have a deep pool of highly talented prospects eager to take their spots in the NHL lineup. Players like 2025 first-round pick Lynden Lakovic, Hershey Bears star Ilya Protas, and collegiate player Cole Hutson (among others) have been having stellar seasons with their respective teams.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 4
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin closer to breaking record amid multi-goal night vs. Sharks
At 40 years old, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin can still be unstoppable on the ice. Just ask the San Jose Sharks, who got destroyed by Ovechkin and the Caps Wednesday night at SAP Center at San Jose to the tune of a 7-1 score.
Logan Thompson News / Breakaway on SI / December 1
Capitals' Logan Thompson Sneakily Becoming Star Goaltender
Logan Thompson has quietly been helping his Washington Capitals rise in the Eastern Conference standings as he has led the team to three wins in the final week of November.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / November 20
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin starting to heat up with first hat trick of season
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin was off to a slow start this season, scoring just three goals in his first 15 games.
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