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NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 24
NHL Rumors: Alex Ovechkin, Will Smith, and Five Potential Waiver Wire Targets
Sammi Silber: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin said (last week) that he hasn’t decided yet as to whether this will be his final season in the NHL or not.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 23
Washington Capitals Rework the Power Play Ahead of the 2026-27 Season
With just two preseason games left before the 2026-27 NHL campaign kicks off, the Washington Capitals are firing on all cylinders. A handful of items need to be addressed and fine-tuned before their first game on Oct.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Capitals Announce Alex Ovechkin Injury Update After Unexpected Practice Exit
Alex Ovechkin is dealing with a lower-body injury as the Washington Capitals navigate training camp and the preseason with the Russian winger gearing up for a 22nd and potentially final NHL season.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Ted Leonsis News / Daily Faceoff / September 22
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis voted new Chairman of NHL Board of Governors
A new voice is at the head of the proverbial table. On Tuesday, the National Hockey League announced that Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the league’s board of governors.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22
3 Takeaways From Capitals’ 5-2 Preseason Win Over Flyers
Ryan Chesley collected three points as the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-2, at Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Monday night.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 22
Capitals’ Andrew Cristall fined for cross-checking Flyers’ Hunter McDonald
A night in the chocolate-famous town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, wasn’t too sweet for Washington Capitals forward Andrew Cristall on Monday. On Tuesday,
Alexander Ovechkin News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Capitals Announce Alex Ovechkin News Before 22nd NHL Season
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is dealing with a lower-body injury that has kept him off the ice at the team’s training camp ahead of his 22nd NHL season.
Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / September 22
5 takeaways after the Capitals first two preseason games
The Washington Capitals played the Flyers last night in Hershey. The Caps won 5-2, one night after the other half of the lost to the Bruins in Beantown 3-2 in a shootout.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / September 21
Capitals Alex Ovechkin out day-to-day with lower-body injury
Some unwanted news in the U.S. capital. On Monday, the Washington Capitals announced that captain Alex Ovechkin is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Jordan Kyrou News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 20
Jordan Kyrou Could Be Key In Capitals Offense
Few teams have managed an offseason as productive as the Washington Capitals’ latest summer. After missing the postseason by just four points, Washington leaned all-in over the summer, bringing in more than $24MM in new additions through free agency and trades.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 20
3 Capitals Breakout Candidates for 2026-27
The Washington Capitals enter the 2026-27 campaign expecting to return to the postseason party behind a talented group including Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou, and Jakob Chychrun.
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / September 18
Storylines to Watch at Washington Capitals Training Camp
The Washington Capitals are ideally set up for a highly successful season, and fans will see their reshaped roster in action starting at training camp on Friday.
Washington Capitals News / Stars And Sticks / September 18
Capitals start training camp with line combinations that opposing teams won't like
The Washington Capitals hit the ice yesterday for the first day of training camp. Who will play on which line and with whom has been a topic of discussion since the Caps traded for Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou and signed free agent Boone Jenner this summer.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / September 17
Alex Ovechkin addresses role in video backing Putin’s United Russia party
Alex Ovechkin said he agreed to appear in a video in support of Russian president Vladimir Putin's United Russia party because he supported his country, while also insisting he is "full of peace and love" and not pro-war.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / September 17
Alex Ovechkin comments on recent United Russia party video
Alex Ovechkin is standing up for himself, after he was seen taking a rather unpopular stance in a recent political video. Earlier this week, the Washington Capitals captain was seen in a United Russia campaign advertisement for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Washington Capitals News / Total Pro Sports / September 16
NHL Superstar Alex Ovechkin Suddenly Finds Himself Embroiled In Vladimir Putin Controversy
Alex Ovechkin enters his 22nd NHL season carrying more history than almost any player in the league. The Capitals captain sits atop the all-time goals list, and Washington has spent much of the past year building toward a proper farewell for him.
Justin Sourdif News / Field Level Media / September 16
Caps re-sign F Justin Sourdif to 8-year, $50.8M deal
The Washington Capitals re-signed forward Justin Sourdif to an eight-year, $50.8 million contract. The deal was completed Tuesday, the last day teams were allowed to ink players to eight-year contracts.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15
Capitals sign Justin Sourdif to eight-year extension on busy day
Just hours before the deadline to finalize any eight-year contracts, the Capitals have got their second of the day in.
Ilya Protas News / WashingtonCaps.com / September 15
Ryan Leonard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15
Capitals bet big on Ryan Leonard with massive contract extension
The Washington Capitals have signed Ryan Leonard, one of their top young forwards, to an eight-year contract extension.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Rumors / September 11
2026-27 Washington Capitals Season Preview
The Washington Capitals enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them add scoring punch, veteran leadership, and defensive depth while parting ways with several young players.
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