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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 12
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / January 12
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Surpasses Ron Francis on All-Time List
The Washington Capitals lost their recent contest to the Nashville Predators. The Preds edged out the Caps, winning the game by a final score of 3-2. Despite the Predators claiming the victory, the Capitals watched their captain add yet another accomplishment to his Hall of Fame resume.
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.
Spencer Carbery News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 12
What Capitals must improve after Predators loss, per Spencer Carbery
The Washington Capitals lost to the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Sunday, falling to 23-17-6 on the season. They are hanging onto the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference on a tiebreaker through 46 games.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 11
Alex Ovechkin reaches another big milestone for Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, but he still keeps finding ways to reach new personal milestones for the Washington Capitals. He did it again on Sunday night against the Nashville Predators.
Justin Sourdif News / Daily Faceoff / January 11
Capitals’ Justin Sourdif leaves game with upper-body injury
A premature exit for a young winger. During a game between the Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators, Capitals forward Justin Sourdif was forced to leave the game early due to an upper-body injury.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / January 13
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes second NHLer to record 21 consecutive 20-goal seasons
Alex Ovechkin has made a habit out of making NHL history, and he did so again Sunday night when the Washington Capitals forward scored his 20th goal of the season in a game against the Nashville Predators, becoming just the second player in league history to reach the 20-goal mark in 21 consecutive seasons.
Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / January 10
How much is Kevin Cheveldayoff to blame for Jets’ poor performance?
In Gary Bettman’s NHL, anything can happen. Parity has allowed a team like the New York Islanders to go from having the first-overall pick in the draft to competing for first place in the Metropolitan Division.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9
Capitals spoil Connor Bedard's return with 5-1 win over Blackhawks
Connor McMichael had a goal and assist and John Carlson, Martin Fehervary and Ryan Leonard earned two assists apiece to lift the visiting Washington Capitals to a 5-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 9
Capitals Even Season Series With 5-1 Win Over Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals faced off for the second time in six days and for the final time of the regular season. The Capitals were in a bit of a skid, having won one of four games since the New Year.
Aliaksei Protas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9
Capitals Activate Aliaksei Protas
The Capitals have activated winger Aliaksei Protas from injured reserve, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. He’ll be back in the lineup tonight against the Blackhawks.
Washington Capitals News / Inside The Rink / January 9
ECHL: Reading Royals Sign Chris McCarthy
The Reading Royals have announced that they’ve signed forward Chris McCarthy to an ECHL contract. McCarthy, 34, last played during the 2019-20 season, where he had two assists in three games with the South Carolina Stingrays.
Spencer Carbery News / WashingtonCaps.com / January 9
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / January 8
How Can the Capitals Overcome Recent Injury-Related Deficits?
The Washington Capitals are ailing. Forwards Tom Wilson, Aliaksei Protas, and Pierre-Luc Dubois are all out with various injuries, with the latter two players sitting on injured reserve (IR).
Aliaksei Protas News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 7
Capitals make unfortunate Aliaksei Protas injury move amid slump
The Washington Capitals have been in the middle of a major slump in play. They have lost nine of their last 13 games overall, but did secure a win on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks, 7-4.
Brett Leason News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7
Capitals Recall Brett Leason
The Capitals have recalled winger Brett Leason to begin his second stint in Washington, according to a team announcement. Leason’s return to the NHL coincides with an injury to Aliaksei Protas, who has missed the last two with a lower-body injury and has now landed on injured reserve as the corresponding move for his recall.
Washington Capitals News / HITC / January 7
Michael Kim shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour’s 2026 rule change
Michael Kim is getting ready for another year on the PGA Tour, though this one has been slow to get going. The season will begin with the Sony Open later this month, after The Sentry was cancelled.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 7
Struggling contenders face off as Stars visit Capitals
It's been more than a month since the Washington Capitals posted back-to-back victories. Meanwhile, it only seems that long since the Dallas Stars won a single contest.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 5
Justin Sourdif nets 1st hat trick as Caps hold off slumping Ducks
Justin Sourdif had three goals and two assists and the Washington Capitals hung on to beat the visiting Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on Monday night. Connor McMichael
Tom Wilson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5
Capitals Get Good News Regarding Tom Wilson Injury
According to reports, Washington Capitals forward and Team Canada selection Tom Wilson is officially listed as day-to-day after suffering an injury. He won’t play tonight, but it appears the team dodged a big bullet, and there is no fear Wilson won’t be available for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Sergei Bobrovsky News / Yardbarker / December 29
Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list
Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has fully reached the point in his career where he's now padding his resume to further build his Hall of Fame case with every start.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23
Capitals Activate Ryan Leonard, Reassign Ivan Miroshnichenko
The Washington Capitals will get a big piece back in Tuesday night’s game against the New York Rangers. Winger Ryan Leonard has been activated off of injured reserve after missing the last seven games with upper-body injuries sustained on December 5th.
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