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Washington Capitals: NHL Analyst Questions if Second Half of Season Will Be It for Alex Ovechkin's Career or Not

Washington Capitals: NHL Analyst Questions if Second Half of Season Will Be It for Alex Ovechkin's Career or Not

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin is 40 years old, and he is in the final year of his contract. When the 2025-26 season comes to an end, there will be many questions about his future in the NHL.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / February 24
Caps D John Carlson questionable, F Connor McMichael to play vs. Flyers

Caps D John Carlson questionable, F Connor McMichael to play vs. Flyers

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is questionable to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday because of a lower-body injury. The Capitals will have forward Connor McMichael, who will be activated from injured reserve after missing four games before the Winter Olympics break due to an upper-body injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 24
Reviewing Capitals Performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Reviewing Capitals Performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics

As soon as the United States stepped onto the podium to claim their gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the NHL was ready to resume. The Washington Capitals have 23 games left on the schedule, the fewest of any team in the Eastern Conference, starting with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.

Charlie Lindgren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23
Capitals Activate Charlie Lindgren From Injured Reserve

Capitals Activate Charlie Lindgren From Injured Reserve

The Capitals announced Monday that they’ve activated goaltender Charlie Lindgren from injured reserve. Washington loaned goaltender Garin Bjorklund to AHL Hershey in the corresponding move, keeping their active roster at the 23-player limit.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

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Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Alex Ovechkin Makes Retirement Admission Amid 21st NHL

Alex Ovechkin Makes Retirement Admission Amid 21st NHL

The Washington Capitals will return from the Olympic break trying to make a postseason push during the final stretch of the 2025–26 season. On top of questions about whether the Capitals will make the playoffs, there is uncertainty surrounding the future of captain Alex Ovechkin and his looming retirement.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Alexander Ovechkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22
Alex Ovechkin Undecided On Playing Future Beyond This Season

Alex Ovechkin Undecided On Playing Future Beyond This Season

With this being the final season of Alex Ovechkin’s contract, there has been plenty of speculation as to whether the future Hall of Famer would be hanging

John Carlson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22
Capitals Announce John Carlson Day-To-Day With Injury

Capitals Announce John Carlson Day-To-Day With Injury

The Washington Capitals could be missing a major piece when they return to NHL action on Wednesday. Top defenseman John Carlson sat out of the team’s Sunday practice, instead doing individual drills in a no-contact jersey, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22
Tom Wilson steps up in gold medal game with massive hit

Tom Wilson steps up in gold medal game with massive hit

With the game notched at 0-0, Team Canada’s Tom Wilson delivered a massive, tone-setting hit on Team USA’s Dylan Larkin early in the gold medal game at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.

Washington Capitals News / NHL Rumors / February 21
2026 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted Left Wingers

2026 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted Left Wingers

Alexander Ovechkin is the top scoring left winger who is without a contract for next season, but it will be the Washington Capitals or retirement for him.

Washington Capitals News / HITC / February 21
Michael Kim credits players who made the cut at Riviera after facing ‘most difficult’ challenge of his career

Michael Kim credits players who made the cut at Riviera after facing ‘most difficult’ challenge of his career

All eyes were on Scottie Scheffler on Friday during the Genesis Invitational, as Riviera Country Club almost got the better of the world number one. All

Alexander Ovechkin News / Field Level Media / February 20
Is 40-year-old Alex Ovechkin planning to retire? 'We'll see'

Is 40-year-old Alex Ovechkin planning to retire? 'We'll see'

Alex Ovechkin plans to decide his future sometime after the Capitals finish the regular season, a 23-game stretch when play resumes Wednesday following the break for the Winter Games.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 20
Grading the Washington Capitals’ 2025-26 Newcomers

Grading the Washington Capitals’ 2025-26 Newcomers

Though the Washington Capitals’ roster remains relatively unchanged since the 2024-25 season, three players have found their way into the lineup for the first time this season.

Washington Capitals News / HITC / February 20
Michael Kim makes Scottie Scheffler prediction after last place start at Genesis Invitational

Michael Kim makes Scottie Scheffler prediction after last place start at Genesis Invitational

Scottie Scheffler is in last place at the Genesis Invitational. Yes, you read that right. The world number one, the most dominant force in golf, started his opening round five over par through ten holes before play was called to a close.

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Connor McMichael News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19
Capitals To Activate Connor McMichael From Injured Reserve

Capitals To Activate Connor McMichael From Injured Reserve

Capitals forward Connor McMichael told reporters today, including Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, that he’ll come off injured reserve and return to Washington’s lineup when their schedule resumes next Wednesday against the Flyers.

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Michael Kim makes offer to Tiger Woods ahead of his potential return at The Masters

Michael Kim makes offer to Tiger Woods ahead of his potential return at The Masters

Tiger Woods has refused to rule out a sensational return to golf at The Masters this year, and Michael Kim is delighted. Woods last played on the PGA Tour in 2024, having been hampered by various injuries since those five appearances.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / February 17
Capitals sign Mitch Gibson to two-year contract

Capitals sign Mitch Gibson to two-year contract

An experienced netminder is back on an NHL team’s payroll. On Tuesday, Washington Capitals general manager Craig Patrick announced that the team has signed goaltender Mitch Gibson to a two-year, two-way contract.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17
Capitals Sign Mitch Gibson To Two-Way Deal

Capitals Sign Mitch Gibson To Two-Way Deal

The Capitals announced they’ve signed goaltender Mitch Gibson to a two-year, two-way contract that starts this season. He’ll be placed on waivers today for the purpose of returning him to AHL Hershey, where he’s spent a good portion of the season.

Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / February 16
France Defenceman Suspended For Remainder of Milano Cortina Olympics

France Defenceman Suspended For Remainder of Milano Cortina Olympics

France has banned defenceman Pierre Crinon from participating for the rest of the Olympic hockey tournament. This suspension follows a skirmish with Canadian and Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson and taunts toward Canadian players and fans.

Tom Wilson News / Yardbarker / February 15
Why IIHF made the wrong call in not suspending Team Canada's Tom Wilson after fight at Olympics

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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Henrik Lundqvist News / Breakaway on SI / February 14
Henrik Lundqvist Returns to Italy Two Decades After Winning Olympic Gold

Henrik Lundqvist Returns to Italy Two Decades After Winning Olympic Gold

Twenty years ago, Henrik Lundqvist suited up for his Olympic debut in Turin in 2006 and left Italy an Olympic champion. The 23-year-old Swedish goaltender backstopped his country to gold in what would become the first chapter of a storied international career.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / February 14
3 Players the Washington Capitals Should Move On From

3 Players the Washington Capitals Should Move On From

The Washington Capitals haven’t had the successful season they had hoped for. They entered the Olympic break with a 29-23-7 record and without a playoff spot in the standings, though they were once first in the Metropolitan Division.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 14
Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

Ugly Kevin Fiala injury highlights risk NHL takes at Olympics

While the tournament itself is thrilling fans and a source of pride for players, there is an enormous risk for the league with relatively little reward.

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T.J. Oshie News / Daily Faceoff / February 11
How Olympic hockey rules differ from the NHL at the 2026 Winter Games

How Olympic hockey rules differ from the NHL at the 2026 Winter Games

Anyone who follows international hockey knows that tournaments like the Winter Olympics are called much, much differently than the NHL.

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Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Field Level Media / February 5
Capitals F Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to lineup after 47-game absence

Capitals F Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to lineup after 47-game absence

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will return Thursday against the visiting Nashville Predators after missing 47 games following surgery to repair injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles, the team said.

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