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Rasmus Sandin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20
Capitals’ Rasmus Sandin Will Miss Start Of 2026-27 With Knee Injury
The Capitals will not have defenseman Rasmus Sandin available at the start of next season due to the right knee injury he sustained at the tail end of the regular season, general manager Chris Patrick told reporters today (including Tom Gulitti of NHL.com).
Rasmus Sandin News / Daily Faceoff / April 20
Capitals’ Rasmus Sandin expected to miss some time of 2026-27 season with leg injury
A veteran blueliner is going to be out for an extended period of time, and even well into next season. On Monday, Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick revealed that defenseman Rasmus Sandin will miss a “decent amount of time” due to a leg injury.
The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 20
‘I’m coming for you’: Golden Knights’ Nic Dowd shares choice words toward Mammoth’s Logan Cooley
Logan Cooley certainly had an eventful first career Stanley Cup Playoff game, as he not only scored his first career playoff goal in his postseason debut on Sunday night, but he also caught the attention of Nic Dowd – and not for good reasons.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20
The Capitals’ Roster Outlook With Or Without Alex Ovechkin
The Capitals were a surprise omission from this year’s playoffs after an impressive regular season and a playoff appearance a year ago. The disappointing result wasn’t the biggest news out of D.C., though.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18
Capitals rumors: The 2 reasons Alex Ovechkin is considering not retiring
No one knows if Alex Ovechkin has already played his last game in the National Hockey League — but we can speculate. And Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman did just that in his latest 32 Thoughts column.
Washington Capitals News / The Spun / April 17
T.J. Oshie Weighs In On NHL Playoffs, Future Of Hockey After Historic Olympics
To the surprise of absolutely no one, former NHL star T.J. Oshie has remained awfully close to the game of hockey. Oshie, the 24th overall pick from the 2005 NHL Draft, spent the first seven years of his career with the St.
Alexander Ovechkin News / The Hockey Writers / April 17
Alex Ovechkin Speaks at Capitals Final Media Availability of 2025-26 Season
The potential return (or departure) of Alex Ovechkin will be the biggest question of the 2026 offseason for Washington. That single decision will have
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 16
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin offers strongest hint yet about his future plans
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin has not yet made a decision on whether or not he is going to play during the 2026-27 NHL season.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / April 16
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he will play again
Alex Ovechkin told reporters Thursday morning that he's "pretty sure" he will return for a 22nd NHL season. The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer addressed his playing future as his Washington Capitals teammates cleaned out their lockers.
Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16
Alex Ovechkin Teases Return For Next Season with Capitals
It appears Alex Ovechkin will be returning to the NHL next season after all. While speaking with the media on Thursday, he noted, “To be honest with you, I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Capitals’ Ovechkin hopes NHL career isn’t over yet
Will he stay, or will he go? That’s been the question for the past couple of weeks regarding Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin. With the superstar having seemingly done everything there is to do in the game, many wonder if there’s anything left for him to do.
NHL News / Stadium Rant / April 16
Crosby Vs Ovechkin: Greatest Moments From An Era-Defining NHL Rivalry
Nobody knows if we have seen the last of Alex Ovechkin in the NHL, but it seems like this season was it. He hasn’t announced his retirement yet, but it feels like the Washington Capitals are ready to transition to the next generation, leaving Ovechkin’s legendary run behind.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 15
Columbus Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem
It can be very difficult to get a sense for the mood around a team unless you are actually in their locker room every day and seeing things up close and personal. But sometimes there are hints and clues when an environment has turned rotten, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are showing a lot of them.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15
Capitals Reassign Ivan Miroshnichenko, Ilya Protas, Clay Stevenson
The Capitals announced that they’ve reassigned forwards Ivan Miroshnichenko and Ilya Protas, as well as goaltender Clay Stevenson, to AHL Hershey. Their season is over after last night’s win over the Blue Jackets, although their four-game win streak to end the season wasn’t enough to get them into playoff position.
Ilya Protas News / The Hockey Writers / April 13
Capitals’ Ilya Protas on NHL Debut, Playing with Brother and Ovi & Plans for the Future
Earlier in the month, Washington Capitals forward Ilya Protas had his debut in the NHL, posting an assist in the Caps’ 4-0 win in Toronto on April 9. Then he continued with two games against the Penguins, posting a goal and two assists in the first game, which the Capitals won 6-3.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 8
Logan Thompson, Capitals blank Leafs, maintain playoff hopes
Logan Thompson made 21 saves and the visiting Washington Capitals kept their slim Stanley Cup playoff hopes alive with a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 8
Ilya Protas to Make NHL Debut With Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled Ilya Protas from the Hershey Bears. Protas, 19, was drafted by the team in 2024 and has been a high-interest prospect in Hershey.
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