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Ovechkin Opens Up: Retirement Decision Looms This Summer

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin has confirmed he will take time to reflect and consult with his family before making a final decision on his playing future this summer.

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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.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Alex Ovechkin Won’t Make Retirement Decision Until Offseason

Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin has continually kicked the can down the road on the concept of retirement over the past several months. The pending unrestricted free agent did so again today, telling John Walton of Monumental Sports Network that he won’t make a call on his future until this summer.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / April 8

Alexander Ovechkin reveals when he will make decision on Capitals, NHL future

The NHL's all-time leader in career goals scored leads the 2025-26 Capitals with 31 goals and 61 total points accumulated for the season.

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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

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Capitals Recall Mitch Gibson

The Capitals recalled goaltender Mitch Gibson from AHL Hershey on Tuesday, the team announced. He is expected to dress as Logan Thompson‘s backup tonight against the Maple Leafs after Charlie Lindgren missed yesterday’s practice due to an undisclosed injury, head coach Spencer Carbery said (via Tom Gulitti of NHL.com).

NHL News / ESPN / April 8

NHL playoff Watch: Capitals in a must-win game against the Maple Leafs?

Washington must string together some victories to get back to the playoffs. Plus, updated projections after Tuesday's 11 games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 7

Capitals face Maple Leafs clinging to fading playoff hopes

The Washington Capitals will try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. With four games remaining

Ilya Protas News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Capitals call up top prospect Protas ahead of potential NHL debut

It appears the Washington Capitals will be adding one more reinforcement for the final four-game stretch of their season, hoping to make the playoffs for the 17th time in 19 years.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Capitals Recall Ilya Protas

The Washington Capitals have recalled top center prospect Ilya Protas from the AHL’s Hershey Bears. It is a headline that Capitals fans have waited all season for and comes just two days after a six-point night in the AHL.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / April 5

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Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 4

Logan Thompson (37 saves) helps Capitals wreck Sabres

Logan Thompson made 37 saves for the Washington Capitals in a 6-2 win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Jakob Chychrun, Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each had a goal and an assist for the Capitals (39-29-9, 87 points), who have won four of their past five games.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / April 4

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Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / April 2

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Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Capitals’ Winning Streak Keeping Slim Playoff Hopes Alive Entering April

The Washington Capitals have surged back into the playoff conversation following a three-game winning streak and cooling off the red-hot Philadelphia Flyers in a 6-4 win on Tuesday night.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Key Capitals forward will miss Devils game with upper-body injury

The Washington Capitals are making a late push to the playoffs with three consecutive wins, sitting just three points back of the second wild card position.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 31

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes more NHL history with another 30-goal season

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, and he keeps adding to his list of personal milestones.

Igor Shesterkin, Jacob Markstrom throw punches during goalie fight

Sabres edge Islanders for franchise's 2,000th victory

Leafs HC Craig Berube breaks silence on his future after Brad Treliving firing

Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Treliving firing

Stars make decision on Jim Nill