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Alex Ovechkin takes 3rd swing at 900 goals as Capitals host Isles

Alex Ovechkin hopes the third time is the charm in the pursuit of his 900th career NHL goal. Ovechkin moved within one of a pair of milestones after collecting a goal and an assist on Oct.

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Watch: Brandon Duhaime Scares the $#!% Out of His Teammates

Brandon Duhaime News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 30

Watch: His name is Brandon Duhaime and he's here to scare the out of his teammates #ALLCAPS

Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Alex Ovechkin Reveals Major Factor Behind Potential NHL Career Decision

Alex Ovechkin has reached another historic milestone, playing his 1,500th NHL game, all with the Washington Capitals. He played that game against the Ottawa Senators, which ended in a 7–1 loss.

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The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

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T.J. Oshie News / Inside The Rink / October 30

Team USA Media Summit: Oshie, Farmer, Jones, Knight, & Coyne Schofield

Five of Team USA’s most accomplished hockey athletes took the stage at the 2026 Team USA Media Summit, each representing a different chapter of the sport’s story.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Washington Capitals Remain a Mystery After 10 Games

With just ten games into the 2025-26 season, the Washington Capitals are still hard to pin down. After a surprisingly successful 2024-25 campaign that

Tom Wilson News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Tom Wilson's Gesture Shows Capitals' Frustration After Stars Game

The Washington Capitals dropped a tightly contested game 1–0 to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, but the loss wasn’t without theatrics. Forward Tom Wilson caught attention again, this time for mocking what he clearly considered to be a Radek Faksa dive with another of his usual antics.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Breakaway on SI / October 28

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Seeking New Milestone vs. Stars

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has already penned his name in history as hockey’s greatest goal scorer. He broke Wayne Gretzky’s record when he scored his 895th career goal last season in what was a momentous occasion that seemingly united the hockey universe.

Rasmus Sandin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Capitals place Rasmus Sandin on IR

After recalling forward Ethen Frank earlier this morning, the Washington Capitals needed to make one corresponding roster move to maintain roster compliance.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / October 27

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Capitals’ Dylan Strome out day-to-day, Ethen Frank called up

Some roster movement from the team in the U.S. capital. On Monday, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced that forward Dylan Strome is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Ethen Frank News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Capitals recall Ethen Frank

According to a team announcement, the Washington Capitals have recalled forward Ethen Frank from the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Washington reassigned Frank only a few days ago when the team activated Pierre-Luc Dubois from the injured reserve.

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Brett Leason News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Capitals sign Brett Leason to one-year contract

On Monday, Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick announced that the team has signed forward Brett Leason to a one-year, two-way contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Mitch Love News / Field Level Media / October 26

Capitals fire assistant coach after investigation into conduct

The Washington Capitals fired assistant coach Mitch Love on Sunday after the NHL investigated allegations about his personal conduct. "Mitch Love has been relieved of his duties as an assistant coach, effective immediately," the Capitals said in a statement.

Mitch Love News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Capitals' Mitch Love reportedly suspended for remainder of season

Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love has been suspended by the NHL for the remainder of the 2025-26 season following their investigation into allegations of domestic abuse against him, according to Frank Seravalli of Bleacher Report and Victory+.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25